Professor Zlatko Skrbis became the fourth Vice-Chancellor and President of Australian Catholic University in January 2021.

He holds a PhD in sociology from Flinders University and undergraduate degrees in sociology and philosophy from the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia. As a scholar, he has made significant contributions in the areas of migration, nationalism, social theory, and life-course studies.

Prior to his current position, Professor Skrbis held senior leadership roles at ACU, Monash University, and the University of Queensland. During this time, he developed a strong reputation for being future-focused and impact driven.

It is under his leadership, that ACU is implementing Vision 2033 – a 10-year strategic plan committed to enabling flourishing lives, fostering thriving communities, and forging an ethical future. It is his ambition to ensure that ACU is globally recognised as a leading Catholic university committed to improving the lives of others through excellence in education, research, and collaborative engagement.

In addition to his position as Vice-Chancellor and President of ACU, Professor Skrbis is President of the Strategic Alliance of Catholic Research Universities (SACRU), Vice President of the Australian Higher Education Industrial Association (AHEIA) and a Board Member of Universities Australia. 

Speeches

The Future of an Australian Catholic University
Vice-Chancellor and President: Inaugural Lecture
April 22, 2021

Read the full Inaugural Lecture (PDF, 305KB)

International Education: A New Era, A New Focus
Keynote Address
LH Martin Institute Wednesday,
October 27, 2021

Read the full Keynote Address (PDF, 167KB)

External leadership

President, Strategic Alliance of Catholic Research Universities (SACRU) 
Vice President, Australian Higher Education Industrial Association (AHEIA)
Member, Universities Australia Board
Member, Athena Swan Australia Advisory Committee (SAGE)
Pay Equity Ambassador, Workplace Gender Equity Agency (WGEA)