Vacancies

IT Systems Administrator

• Diverse and dynamic role in a fast-paced evolving environment
• Enjoy a flexible work environment, including a hybrid work model and generous leave provisions
• Opportunity to build your IT career - develop your skills and learn from experienced professionals

The role

• Full Time, Continuing
• Level 6 - $92,025 to $99,538 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• Bathurst or Wagga Wagga

In this role you will be responsible for supporting and maintaining the University’s ICT infrastructure and assisting the team with strategic projects, ensuring operational efficiency and continual improvement.

About you 

• A strong service focus with proven ability to work independently and in a team.
• An in-depth understanding of methodologies, standards and architecture in a complex IT environment.
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following technologies: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Microsoft Windows Server, VMWare, Microsoft SQL, Oracle or Postgres database technologies.

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 Information Technology are an expert and responsive team of technology professionals that are committed to the delivery of innovative solutions and services. We seamlessly connect our stakeholders with the systems and information needed to succeed by personalising experiences, protecting information and enabling innovation.

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. Please submit a 1-2 page cover letter 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:

Dave McDonnell | Senior Technical Officer, Systems | it-recruitment@csu.edu.au

Closing Date: 11pm, 9 November 2025

Advertised: 20 Oct 2025 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 09 Nov 2025 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time