Internal Vacancies

Business Manager - Internal Vacancy

The role

• Full Time, Continuing
• Level 8 - $110,629 to $125,223 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation)
• Albury-Wodonga or Wagga Wagga

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving research excellence? We are seeking a dynamic Business Manager to oversee the business operations of our Institute. This pivotal role involves providing high-level policy and operational advice to support our research priorities and objectives.

We offer a collaborative and innovative work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in business management, preferably within a research or academic setting, strong financial acumen, excellent leadership and team management skills, and the ability to build and maintain professional relationships across the University. 

About you

• Proven experience in business management, preferably within a research or academic setting
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting and financial reporting
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships
• Experienced in strategic planning and policy development

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.

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 strongly 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:

General recruitment enquiries: Rebecca Dwyer | Talent Acquisition Consultant | redwyer@csu.edu.au

Role specific enquiries: Professor Lee Baumgartner | Executive Director, Gulbali Institute | gulbali@csu.edu.au  

Closing Date: 11 pm, 6 May 2025

Advertised: 29 Apr 2025 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 06 May 2025 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Standard Time