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Program Manager, Pathways Framework

• Rewarding leadership opportunity to directly influence program and change management activities
• Be at the forefront of innovative sector change focusing on more seamless pathways between VET and higher education
• Enjoy a regional lifestyle with relocation assistance and access to hybrid work arrangements

The role

• Full Time, Continuing
• Level 9 - $132,740 to $140,258 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie or Wagga Wagga

As the Program Manager, Pathways Framework, you will be providing high level program management, business change leadership and strategic communications services to support the delivery of whole-of-University initiatives, including the Pathways Framework.

You will be leading the design and delivery of programs of work across academic and professional portfolios, ensuring alignment with the Pathways Framework. You will also be undertaking community engagement activities with external stakeholders including community groups, peak bodies, schools, VET sector stakeholders and employers, as well as leading collaboration with internal stakeholders to develop and implement Pathways Framework activities.

About you  

• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate, consult and influence effectively on complex and sensitive matters.
• Strong organisation and communication skills (including report writing), and ability to effectively work both independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Proven experience in mentoring and supporting teams to embrace new ways of working.
• Extensive experience delivering complex work programs within a tertiary education environment.
• Strong program and change management capability, with significant experience in stakeholder engagement and training approaches in a university or similar setting.

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 1-2 page “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 | Acting Pro Vice-Chancellor, Student Success | PVCstudentsucess@csu.edu.au  

Closing Date: 11pm, 5 February 2026

Advertised: 22 Jan 2026 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 05 Feb 2026 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time