Vacancies

Adviser, Connected Pathways Program

• Contribute to positive student experiences by providing advice, advocacy and connection
• Break down barriers and support students transitioning to higher education
• Enjoy large organisation benefits in a regional location, including generous leave provisions and flexible work arrangements

The role

• 3 positions available - Full Time, Continuing
• Level 6 - $92,025 to $99,538 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie or Wagga Wagga

As the Adviser, Connected Pathways Program, you will be responsible for collaboratively developing, implementing and evaluating a range of advisory and advocacy services focused on students transitioning to and from vocational education and training study.

Using an inclusive and holistic approach, you will support student transition to university through providing access to individualised and/or group support, providing advice, connecting students to appropriate services and contributing to an overall positive student experience.

This position requires extensive travel and after hours/weekend work at times.

About you  

• Demonstrated excellence in using inclusive approaches, with an understanding of the needs of students studying both vocational and higher education .
• High level communication and interpersonal skills, including an ability to engage and build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proven ability to demonstrate initiative, prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and produce high quality outcomes.
• Strong IT skills to support client centred service delivery and work as part of a physically distributed team.

Appointment is conditional upon the successful applicant producing, satisfying and maintaining a “Working with Children Check”, in accordance with the Commission for Children and Young People Act (NSW).

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 Student Success 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, submit a “statement of suitability” demonstrating your skills, 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:

Melissa Olsen | Director, First Nations Student Connect | Dir-FNStudentConnect@csu.edu.au

Closing Date: 11pm, 8 April 2026 

Advertised: 25 Mar 2026 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 08 Apr 2026 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Standard Time