Geraldine Mackenzie

Professor Geraldine Mackenzie is Vice-Chancellor of the University of Southern Queensland, appointed September 2017.

Professor Mackenzie returned to the University having been Foundation Head of the University’s School of Law in 2007 and 2008, before she took up senior executive positions at Bond University (2009-2014): Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research), Pro Vice-Chancellor (Business and Community Engagement), and Executive Dean, Faculty of Law. Before returning to the University of Southern Queensland she was Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) at Southern Cross University (2014-2017). Professor Mackenzie has a strong commitment to international education, widening participation in higher education, particularly in Australia’s regional areas, flexible learning opportunities and encouraging a strong link between the University and business, industry and the community. She is currently Chair of the Board of the Ipswich Hospital Foundation, and a Board member of both the Regional Australia Institute and Universities Australia.

Professor Mackenzie has a PhD in sentencing law from the University of New South Wales and many years’ experience in higher education. Her research interests are in law and public policy. A Barrister-at-Law and lawyer since 1985, she is a member of the Queensland Bar Association, American Bar Association and the International Bar Association.

Professor Mackenzie is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Law, the Queensland Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the Australian Institute of Managers and Leaders. She is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and a member of Chief Executive Women.