Vacancies

Director, Strategy and Transformation

• Shape the future of digital strategy and innovation
• Drive transformation and lead enterprise delivery practices
• Join a purpose-driven university with regional impact

The role

• Full Time, Fixed Term (up to 5 years)
• Senior remuneration package starting from $206,852 p.a. (inclusive of superannuation)
• Any Charles Sturt University regional campus (on-site)

Are you a visionary leader ready to shape the future of digital strategy and transformation?

 Charles Sturt University is seeking a dynamic Director, Strategy and Transformation to join our Division of Information Technology (DIT) executive team. In this pivotal role, you’ll lead the development and delivery of the University’s Digital Strategy, drive transformation of operating models and delivery practices, and build a robust innovation capability to explore emerging technologies. Overseeing enterprise architecture, project management, and business analysis, you’ll ensure strategic alignment and sustainable value across the organisation. Working closely with senior leaders, you’ll champion collaboration, continuous improvement, and impactful change that supports our purpose-driven mission.

We’d love for you to become part of our vibrant regional campus community. If you’re based outside a reasonable commute, we’ll support your move to make it happen.

About you

You are a strategic thinker and influential leader with:

• Proven experience in digital strategy development and organisational transformation.
• Expertise in enterprise architecture, project portfolio delivery, and innovation management.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to lead change in complex environments.
• A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset and a passion for driving value through technology.

About us

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.

Learn more about the Division of Information Technology here.

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

Charles Sturt University is committed to building a diverse workforce as shown through our Athena Swan Bronze Award, our Australian Workplace Equality Index Bronze Award and our membership of a range of diversity focused organisations including Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity. We encourage applications from First Nations people, carers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, neurodivergent people, and people of all age groups, genders and sexualities for all roles.

To apply

Click the Apply button and complete your application online, and address 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:

Recruitment specific enquiries: Rebecca Dwyer | Talent Acquisition Consultant | redwyer@csu.edu.au

Role specific enquiries: Mr Alex Tegg | Interim, Chief Information and Digital Officer | CIDO@csu.edu.au

Closing Date: 11pm, 30 November 2025

Advertised: 14 Nov 2025 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 30 Nov 2025 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time