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About Southern Cross University Jobs

Southern Cross University (SCU) is a vibrant and innovative institution renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, research, and community engagement. Situated in the breathtaking landscapes of Australia's east coast, SCU offers a unique environment that fosters learning and growth. With a diverse range of programs and a strong emphasis on sustainability and social responsibility, SCU prepares students to excel in their chosen fields while making a positive impact on the world.

Employee Benefits

Southern Cross University (SCU) aspires to be a place where all people are valued, respected and have equal access to opportunities by prioritising diversity and inclusivity in workplace. Employees in SCU enjoy many staff benefits, such as exceptional support towards personal and professional development, flexible working environment, discounted graduate courses and subsidised sporting facilities.

Southern Cross University Careers

We invite you to join a values-led, young, dynamic and rising institution of excellence committed to transforming tomorrow.

Transform your career with Southern Cross University 

Looking for a supportive workplace that shares your commitment to inspiring research, cutting-edge teaching and learning and university education for the 21st century?

Welcome to Southern Cross University – one of Australia’s youngest and most dynamic universities. We’re driven by a clear purpose: to provide revolutionary learning and research with real impact.

We hold true to values of excellence, boldness, trust and accountability. We also foster a deep sense of caring – for each other, for our communities, for our planet and for our futures.

A career at Southern Cross University is much more than a job. You will be surrounded by talented and ambitious students, work alongside amazing and dedicated colleagues, surrounded by environments of stunning natural beauty.

With campuses at Lismore in the Northern Rivers region of NSW, on the Gold Coast and in Coffs Harbour as well as branch campuses across the country, we provide leadership in our communities and take pride in helping to shape a better tomorrow.

As a University, we acknowledge our responsibility to our community and are committed to strategies that enable diversity and inclusion in our workforce. We encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent; and equity target groups including women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, and people who identify as LGBTQI.

The University is a proud participant in the Athena SWAN gender equity accreditation program and has committed to the 10 principles of the Athena SWAN Charter.

Career opportunities

Current opportunities

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Current staff opportunities

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Talent Community

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment

Southern Cross University encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for vacancies at the University. We are committed to:

• Creating quality work and development opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people;
• Ensuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives are understood and valued at Southern Cross University; and
• Educating our employees to be culturally competent in this understanding.

Our University is in the heart of the Bundjalung and Gumbaynggirr nations. We value the support and involvement of our local Aboriginal community. Through our long-term commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment, we have one of the highest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce representation rates amongst Australian universities.

At SCU, we have in place a recently developed Indigenous Employment Strategy as well as an Indigenous Education Statement which set out our deeply-held commitment to enabling and progressing the success of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people interested in working with us are encouraged to contact HR Services on 02 6620 3667 for assistance and further information.

Welcome to Southern Cross University

The actions we take today impact all our tomorrows. Together, we are Transforming Tomorrow.