Vacancies

Strategy Officer

• Join a small and dynamic team, facilitating strategic outcomes
• Use your research, innovation and analytical skills to support the delivery of strategic and continuous improvement initiatives
• Great opportunity to showcase your skills as a facilitator and communicator to uplift capability at Charles Sturt University

The role

• Continuing, Full Time
• Level 7 - $95,414 to $104,255 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo or Wagga Wagga (other locations and remote working may be considered)

You will be responsible for providing guidance to stakeholders and supporting the planning and implementation of strategic and continuous improvement initiatives. You will also play a key role in supporting the university's planning cycle and monitoring the progression of initiatives to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and timely completion.

About you 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated experience in preparing and presenting data analysis and reports 
• Highly developed analytical and financial analysis skills preferably in a large and complex organisation with a focus on business process review
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build rapport.

Benefits 

• Work life balance (including a hybrid work model)
• Professional development opportunities
• Generous leave options
• Enjoy salary packaging and sacrifice options
• Discounted goods and services through our corporate partners

Visit our website to learn more about our great range of employee benefits.

About us

The Office of Strategy sits within the Chief Operating Officer Portfolio. The strategy team play a crucial role in driving the University's strategic planning and reporting, in support of achieving our organisational strategic goals. The Office of Strategy has responsibility in leading the assessment of the University's present state, envisioning its future direction, and creating strategic roadmaps with aligned key performance indicators.

We plan for the future, improve practice and processes, drive change, and evaluate performance and decisions.

We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.

The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University – our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities – to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.

Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.

Charles Sturt University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. This is demonstrated through our Athena SWAN Bronze Institutional Award and our participation as a member in the Australian Workplace Equality Index. Applications are encouraged from Indigenous Australians; people with a disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); people who identify as LGBTIQA+; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

To apply

Click the Apply button and complete your application online, submit a “statement of suitability” demonstrating yourskills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in the position description) and upload your CV. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Further information

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Elena Kerr | Acting Director Strategy | ekerr@csu.edu.au 

Closing Date: 11 pm, 22 September 2024

Advertised: 06 Sep 2024 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 22 Sep 2024 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Standard Time