Dr Dickson commenced his professional career as a physical education teacher before pursuing further education, which led to an academic role at the University of New England in Armidale from 1991 to 2004. During this time, he completed his PhD on the development and assessment of occupational competencies, using elite soccer referees as a case study.

In 2004, Dr Dickson was appointed Dean at the Australian College of Physical Education, where he facilitated the expansion of the institution’s program offerings, diversified delivery methods, and improved academic quality through a range of initiatives.

In 2012, Dr Dickson was appointed Dean at the Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP), where he was responsible for leading multiple business units within Navitas Professional Institutes, including ACAP, the Navitas College of Public Safety, and Health Skills Australia. During his tenure at Navitas, Dr Dickson led a series of successful course accreditation and registration processes, culminating in Navitas Professional Institute being granted self-accrediting authority in March 2017.

Throughout his academic career, he has led research projects for a number of national sporting organisations and education departments, served on numerous national and state-based committees, and most recently served on a Federal Government QILT committee responsible for overseeing the introduction of quality indicators in higher education.

Beyond his professional work, Scott is an avid sportsman. Having been active in soccer and cricket for many years, he is now a keen cyclist. He regularly commutes to work by bike and participates in annual Gran Fondos, including L’Étape du Tour in the Snowy Mountains and the Bupa Challenge in Adelaide.

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