Introduction
Flinders University is an integral part of Australia's respected higher education system. Established in 1966, in a period of significant expansion of higher education in Australia, Flinders has grown to become a successful, progressive and dynamic university with a record of excellence and innovation in teaching and community engagement, making an important economic and social contribution to South Australia and to the nation. Founded on a commitment to research excellence and research success, Flinders University is a leading member of the group of universities known as the Innovative Research Universities Australia. Flinders University is also widely known for its excellence in teaching, curriculum innovation across a wide range of disciplines, the quality and relevance of its degree programs and the quality of the student experience. Flinders is steadily expanding its international profile and has increasing numbers of onshore and offshore students who come from over 80 countries.
Campuses:
Flinders University's main campus is located on Sturt Road at Bedford Park, 15 kms south of the Central Business District (CBD) of Adelaide, the capital city of the State of South Australia. Other campuses include:
Port Lincoln
Mount Gambier
Goolwa
Renmark
Warrnambool, Victoria
Hamilton, Victoria
Courses:
Flinders is comprised of 4 faculties, 20 schools/departments, 28 research centres/institutes, 8 commercial entities, and 4 libraries.
The four faculties are:
Faculty of Education, Humanities, Law and Theology
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Science and Engineering
Faculty of Social Sciences
The University offers 53 Bachelor degrees, 4 Diplomas and certificates, 61 graduate certificates and diplomas, 47 Masters degrees, and PhDs and Masters research degrees in all disciplines.
Its affiliated institutions include Adelaide College of Divinity, Adelaide Central School of Art, Flinders Medical Centre and The Intensive English Language Institute.
Employee Benefits:
Generous leave entitlements, flexible employment options, facilities, salary packaging, journey accident insurance, superannuation, staff development and training, employee assistance program.
Employer Features:
EOWA Employer of Choice for Women, Eco-friendly Company
Number of Employees: 1700
Annual Turnover: In excess of $260m