Southern Cross University

Southern Cross University is a young, dynamic institution committed to advancing education, research, and community engagement with a strong focus on real-world impact. We emphasise sustainability, innovation and social responsibility across everything we do.

Students and staff have access to state-of-the-art facilities for teaching and research. There are three main campuses: Lismore, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast, each set on its own stunning landscape including lush sub-tropical rainforest, rolling hills and bushland, and near pristine beaches and coastland. The University offers a supportive environment for professionals and academic staff to collaborate, grow, and contribute to cutting-edge scholarship and practice.

Community engagement is central to the University’s ethos, whether supporting emerging and established businesses through Live Ideas, promoting the recovery and resilient rebuilding of the Northern Rivers region through the Living Lab, helping high school students advance their leadership and networking skills through Southern Cross Advance, or equipping businesses with advice on incorporating Circular Economy principles into the day-to-day operations via the ReCirculator program. We partner with industry, government, NGOs and other universities to develop solutions to meet local and global challenges alike.

Impactful research is another defining characteristic of the University, most clearly articulated through our Research Impact Clusters which produce transformative research to support the protection of our planet. We also have specific research strengths in Environmental and Marine Science, Indigenous Knowledge and Culture, Tourism and Hospitality, Health and Wellbeing, Education and Pedagogy, Agriculture and Rural Innovation, and Law and Social Justice. These strengths are underpinned by a vibrant and supportive program for doctoral candidates.

Academic staff are supported in their pursuit of teaching and research excellence through a collaborative, inclusive culture that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and continuous learning. Whether joining us as a staff member or working with us as a partner, your expertise and contributions will be valued and have a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

Join us in transforming tomorrow.