Introduction

The University of the Sunshine Coast has a history of innovation and a reputation for quality. More than 5,000 students study in a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs across Arts and Social Sciences, Business, and Science, Health and Education.

Students consistently give USC top marks for educational experience. The 2009 Good Universities Guide awarded the University five-stars for teaching quality, staff qualifications, graduates' generic skills and graduate satisfaction. USC also has the highest proportion of academic staff with Doctoral or Masters qualifications of any university in Queensland—and the fifth highest of all Australian universities.#

The University conducts research in areas of regional significance and seeks to engage with the Sunshine Coast region and institutions overseas. Almost 1,000 international students from 50 countries are enrolled at USC, and the University has built relationships with partner universities around the world.

The USC campus is situated in an ideal coastal location, providing both students and staff with easy access to one of Australia’s most sought-after living environments.

Background

The Sunshine Coast University College was founded in 1994, with the first students starting at the Sippy Downs campus in 1996. Full university status was granted to the new institution in 1998 and it became the University of the Sunshine Coast. The University was founded to serve the needs of the wider Sunshine Coast community, one of Australia's fastest growing regions.

Campuses:

The USC campus is located at Sippy Downs, a central Sunshine Coast suburb close to major regional centres. Maroochydore, Mooloolaba, Caloundra and Noosa are between a 15 and 40 minute drive away, while Brisbane is 100 kilometres to the south.

A flora and fauna sanctuary, the 100-hectare campus is bordered by the Mooloolah River National Park. Distinctive in design, the buildings and facilities on campus offer the latest in technology and learning resources. Students can also undertake courses at the USC Noosa Centre at Noosa Junction, or at the University’s educational and research facilities on Fraser Island.

Courses:

USC offers more than 100 undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the faculties of Arts and Social Sciences; Business; and Science, Health and Education. Programs are tailored to industry needs, and are offered at bachelor, honours, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, masters and doctoral levels.

Programs are available in a wide range of areas in the disciplines of Arts and Humanities, Built Environment and Engineering, Business and Information Technology, Communication and Design, Community Services, Education, Health, and Science and Sustainability.

Employee Benefits:

University of the Sunshine Coast staff have access to a wide range of employment benefits, including:

o employer superannuation contributions of up to 17 percent

o generous leave provisions, including paid parental leave for women and men

o flexible work arrangements

o salary packaging options

o a comprehensive calendar of staff development programs and activities

o discounted rates for private health insurance (MBF)

o relocation assistance (conditions may apply)

o access to the University Gym and sports facilities at discounted rates

Employer Features:

USC has been awarded an Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA) citation for four successive years in recognition of its continued efforts to increase the representation of women at all organisational levels and assist employees in maintaining work/life balance.

Number of Employees: 468†