Career Development

Every staff member of the university has the opportunity to take their career forward. We provide the perfect environment to step up and develop the skills and knowledge to enhance your career.

Apart from our professional learning programs for all staff, you can take advantage of programs designed specifically to support you in your career development.

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Academic promotion

Academic Promotion provides for eligible academic staff to advance to a higher level appointment, via a fair, equitable and transparent process.

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Special studies program

Special Studies Program provides eligible academic staff with release from normal duties and access to financial assistance in order to enhance their research productivity, teaching practice, professional practice, artistic development and/or qualifications.

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Career Catalyst

Career Catalyst is our Professional Staff Development Fund that supports staff in their continued workplace development within the University and is available for approved professional development activities.

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Professional Staff Scholarship

A scholarship is available to a member of our professional staff to study, on a part-time basis, an undergraduate program relevant to their career development at Southern Cross University.

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