Compliance Overview

Compliance Framework
Compliance Driver Southern Cross University Act 1993 (NSW)
Classification Tier 1
Compliance Obligations which are critical to the University’s licence to operate or if breached, may incur criminal penalties or significant fines, or result in significant reputational damage. Aligns with risk ratings of extreme or high.
Associated Legislation
Associated Standards None
Associated Codes
Associated Information None
Return to Top Administrative Information
Administrative Body Department of Education (NSW)
Administrative Name Dr Geoffrey Lee, Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education
Administrative Address Mailing Address
52 Martin Place
Sydney NSW
2000
Administrative Phone  
Administrative Email  
Administrative Website https://education.nsw.gov.au/
Return to Top General Introduction
Responsible Executive Belinda Atkinson, Director, Governance Services
Compliance Coordinator Belinda Atkinson, Director, Governance Services
Business Units Impacted
  • Academic Portfolio Office
  • Admissions
  • Centre for Organics Research
  • Centre for Teaching and Learning
  • Engagement & Partnerships
  • Environmental Analysis Laboratory
  • Faculty of Business, Law and Arts
  • Faculty of Education
  • Faculty of Health
  • Faculty of Science and Engineering
  • Financial Performance
  • Financial Services
  • Gnibi College of Indigenous Australian Peoples
  • Governance Services
  • Graduate School
  • Graduation and Events
  • HR Services
  • Marketing, Media and Communications
  • Office of Business Intelligence and Quality
  • Office of Research
  • Office of the Pro Vice Chancellor (Academic Innovation)
  • Office of the Pro Vice Chancellor (Academic Quality)
  • Office of the Senior Deputy Vice Chancellor
  • Office of the Vice Chancellor
  • Office of the Vice President (Finance)
  • Office of the Vice President (Future Students and Outreach)
  • Office of the Vice President (Students) and Registrar
  • Pro Vice Chancellor (Research and Education Impact) portfolio
  • Property Services
  • SCU College
  • Senior Deputy Vice Chancellor portfolio
  • Southern Cross Campus Services Ltd
  • Southern Cross GeoScience
  • Southern Cross Global
  • Southern Cross Plant Science
  • Strategic Projects
  • Student Administration Services
  • Student Care and Support
  • Student Outreach
  • Technology Services
  • University Library
  • Vice Chancellor portfolio
  • Vice President (Finance) portfolio
  • Vice President (Future Students and Outreach) portfolio
  • Vice President (Operations) portfolio
  • Vice President (Students) and Registrar portfolio
Overview This Act establishes Southern Cross University. It sets out the object and functions of the University for the promotion of scholarship, research, free inquiry, the interaction of research and teaching, and academic excellence. The Act deals with procedural matters concerning the University Council and Academic Board

Compliance Obligations

Return to Top Academic Board
Description There is to be an Academic Board of the University consisting of:
(a) the Vice Chancellor; and
(b) such other persons as Council may determine.
Impacts Impact on reputation
No compliance
Responsible Manager Belinda Atkinson, Director, Governance Services
Coordinating Officer Belinda Atkinson, Director, Governance Services
Coordinating Unit Governance Services
Oversight Committee/Group University Council
Business Units Impacted
Obligation Framework
Associated Legislation
Associated Standard None
Associated Code None
Associated Information None
Management Tools
Guideline None
Policy None
Procedure None
Rule Standing Orders - the Academic Board and its Committees
Terms of Reference - Academic Board Rule
Terms of Reference None
WHS Safe Operating Procedure None
 
Return to Top Functions of Council
Description Council is required to carry out specific functions in controlling and manageing the affairs and concerns of the University
Impacts Regulatory
Reputation
Responsible Manager Belinda Atkinson, Director, Governance Services
Coordinating Officer Belinda Atkinson, Director, Governance Services
Coordinating Unit Governance Services
Oversight Committee/Group University Council
Business Units Impacted
Obligation Framework
Associated Legislation
Associated Standard None
Associated Code
Associated Information None
Management Tools
Guideline None
Policy None
Procedure None
Rule Council - Statement of Primary Responsibilities
Terms of Reference - Audit and Risk Management Committee Rule
Terms of Reference - Finance and Investment Committee Rule
Terms of Reference - Nominations Committee Rule
Terms of Reference - Remuneration Committee Rule
Terms of Reference None
WHS Safe Operating Procedure None