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Southern Cross University Reviews

3.0

31% would recommend to a friend

(49 total reviews)

12% positive business outlook

Southern Cross University has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 49 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Southern Cross University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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49 reviews
1.0
25 Mar 2026

Avoid if you can

Recommend
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Pros

Campuses are in good locations, clean and well-maintained.

Cons

Numerous concerns, examples: The academic environment is highly toxic, with excessive gossip, lack of respect, and an oppressive culture that discourages new ideas and open discussion. Opportunities for academic promotion are limited and often do not reflect genuine effort or dedication. SCU does not consistently adhere to its own policies and procedures, affecting both staff and students. The organization response to feedback further reflects this culture. Even on platforms such as Glassdoor, responses tend to appear only when reviews are positive. This reinforces a pattern of avoiding accountability rather than acknowledging issues and demonstrating a genuine commitment to improvement. Culture of favourable student feedback, placing implicit pressure on staff to award higher grades. SCU is among the last universities in Australia to accept the National Tertiary Education Union agreement and remains among the lowest in delivering appropriate salary adjustments. Avoid this place if you can.

5.0
16 Dec 2025

Very Good management system.

Recommend
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Pros

Very Good management system. Have a good envberment to work.

Cons

I found nothing bad in this.

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Southern Cross University Response
5mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback. We’re really pleased to hear that you’re enjoying the working environment and feel supported by our management system. Creating a positive and inclusive workplace is important to us, and it’s great to know this is reflected in your experience. We appreciate your ongoing contribution and wish you continued success with us.
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