Vacancies

Neurodiversity Project Officer

• Make a meaningful and positive impact on students' lives
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support a healthy work-life balance
• Thrive in a dynamic, purpose-driven, and collaborative team

The role

• Full Time, Fixed Term (until December 2026)
• Level 7 - $101,421 to $110,819 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Port Macquarie or Wagga Wagga

Drive inclusion and support for neurodivergent students by leading awareness campaigns, delivering training, and developing resources. This pivotal role advocates for inclusive policies and strengthens organisational wide understanding of neurodiversity, helping foster a culture that celebrates diverse ways of thinking and learning.

About you

• Experienced in supporting neurodivergent individuals through inclusive, person-centred case management
• Knowledgeable in Disability Legislation and Disability Standards for Education
• Collaborative and student-focused, with a proactive mindset
• Demonstrated project management skills with ability to foster strong stakeholder relationships
• Proven experience in developing and designing training programs

As part of this recruitment, the successful candidates appointment will be conditional upon 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.

The Division of Safety, Security, and Wellbeing is dedicated to fostering a safe, healthy, and inclusive environment for all students, staff, and visitors. Working collaboratively with faculties and divisions, the Division of Safety, Security, and Wellbeing enhances the overall university experience by ensuring holistic support for both students and staff.

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 available as a fixed term appointment or, for eligible employees, as a secondment.

To be eligible for a secondment, you must have completed probation. We encourage you to make your current manager aware before applying for a secondment opportunity.

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:

Samantha Tiernan | Associate Director, Accessibility and Inclusion | stiernan@csu.edu.au | Ph: 02 6051 9367

Closing Date: 11pm, 3 September 2025

Advertised: 20 Aug 2025 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 03 Sep 2025 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Standard Time