About us

Southern Cross University is a dynamic, ambitious institution focused on its purpose of changing lives through revolutionary learning and research with real impact. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper, focused learning experience with demonstrated improvement in student success. In 2024, Southern Cross University placed 100th in the world in the Times Higher Education Young University Ranking.

Working at Southern Cross University combines a rare combination of being surrounded by ambitious students, dedicated colleagues and an environment of stunning natural beauty. We are leaders in our communities in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast and pride ourselves on helping shape a better tomorrow.

About the opportunity

Join SCU’s UniLife team to deliver engaging sport, recreation and wellbeing programs that inspire student connection and support. You’ll help shape a university-wide sport and recreation strategy while coordinating exciting opportunities for students, including snow trips to Japan and New Zealand.

In this role, you will:

• Lead plan and coordinate the promotion and delivery of project initiatives encompassing sports, health, wellbeing, equity, and diversity across University campuses.
• Coordinate Team SCU participation in local, regional and national university sporting events.
• Maintain records and manage logistics, budgets, risk and social media promotion.
• Coordinate the University’s Elite Athlete and Performer Program, working with athletes at international level.
• Maintain strong formal relationships and networks with UniSport members, relevant community members, campus sport providers, student sporting clubs, partners, service providers and other stakeholders

About you

You’re energetic, people-focused and thrive in a role that blends strategic thinking, planning and hands-on delivery. You’ll bring strong coordination skills, a love for sport, and a passion for building inclusive student experiences.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A bachelor’s degree in sports management, physical education, or a related field, with demonstrated experience in a similar role.
• Confidence working with diverse student cohorts.
• Experience running sporting events, teams or programs within an educational environment.
• Excellent project coordination, leadership and organisational skills.
• A current passport and driver’s licence, with flexibility to travel.

Salary and benefits

Our staff benefit from flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work models, generous parental and carer’s leave provisions, wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programs and professional learning opportunities. This position is:

• Full-time, continuing (permanent)
• Located at either Gold Coast, QLD 4225, or Lismore, NSW 2480. Generous relocation support available.
• HEW Level 6. The base salary ranges from $92,716 - $101,691 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $ 118,979.

Find out more about working at SCU by visiting Why Work at SCU.

Application requirements

Applicants must apply online and attach a CV and cover letter responding to the selection criteria within the position description by the closing date. Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website. If you experience difficulties applying online or need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting [email protected].

Job applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or currently hold a visa with ongoing work rights in Australia. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Further information

To view the full position advertisement and details of the application process, please click on the APPLY button where you will be redirected to the Southern Cross University website.

Closing Date: 11.30pm AEST, 17 August 2025

Southern Cross University is committed to ensuring that the University reflects the rich diversity across the region in which the University’s campuses are located.

The University encourages applications from people of all ages, women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people living with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people who are LGBTQI+.

We encourage applications from people with disability and will provide adjustments to the recruitment process upon request.

Together, we are Transforming Tomorrow.