Cairns is the gateway to the stunning World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest, and attracts over two million visitors annually. The laid-back city boasts world-class sporting facilities, a swimming lagoon overlooking the picturesque Trinity Inlet, and a popular esplanade lined with cafes, restaurants and bustling markets. Our Cairns campus is located in the western suburb of Manunda approximately 10 minutes drive from the city centre.
Featured courses
Progress your career in child care with this advanced qualification and gain the specialised skills and knowledge needed to work as an early childhood educator or centre director.
Establish your career in business administration with this entry-level course and open up a world of employment opportunities such as office assistant, accounts payable clerk or general clerk.
Advance your career in nursing with this high-level course that will qualify you to seek registration as an Enrolled Nurse.
Kick-start your career in education with this entry-level course that will give you the foundation skills you need to get you into the classroom sooner.
Featured courses
Progress your career in child care with this advanced qualification and gain the specialised skills and knowledge needed to work as an early childhood educator or centre director.
Establish your career in business administration with this entry-level course and open up a world of employment opportunities such as office assistant, accounts payable clerk or general clerk.
Advance your career in nursing with this high-level course that will qualify you to seek registration as an Enrolled Nurse.
Kick-start your career in education with this entry-level course that will give you the foundation skills you need to get you into the classroom sooner.
Our Cairns campus features student-run training facilities including a hair and beauty salon, restaurant, cafe and coffee shop, as well as a range of support services to help you achieve your personal, educational and employment goals. The campus offers a wide range of study areas including accounting, aged care, automotive, beauty and hairdressing, building and construction, business, child care, civil construction, community services, cookery, electrotechnology, engineering, English language studies, health, horticulture, information technology, music, nursing, sport and fitness, tourism and hospitality, training and assessment, and visual arts.
Facilities and services
- Art galleries - Gallery Y and Banggu Minjaany Art Gallery
- Basketball court
- Child care centre
- Customer service centre
- Hairdressing and beauty salon
- Library and learning support centre
- Makerspace - advanced manufacturing creative hub
- Nursing simulation room
- Restaurants, canteen and cafe
- Wi-Fi and video conferencing facilities
Street Address:
Gatton, Newton, Eureka and Wilkinson Streets,
Cairns Qld 4870
Postal Address:
Locked Bag 1,
Cairns Qld 4870
| Monday | 8:30am-4:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am-4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am-4:30pm |
| Thursday | 10:30am-4:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am-4:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Sunbus operates bus services in the local area with the closest bus stop located out the front of the campus on Newton Street.
If you live nearby, cycling could be another cost effective option to get to class with bike racks available on campus.
We have plenty of free on-site parking available for students at our Cairns campus.
