• Great opportunity to apply your complex organisational expertise
• Engage your leadership and management skills across a diverse portfolio
• Work with an innovative and future focussed team

The Role

• Continuing, Full Time
• $112,228 to $118,611 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• Port Macquarie, Wagga Wagga

As the Executive Officer you will provide high-level assistance to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Engagement), including managing and prioritising of tasks; provision of high-level strategic and policy advice; and representing the DVC RE when required.

You will have the capability to take a leading operational role and liaise, consult and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders on matters relating to the business of the DVC Research and Engagement including research, reports, policy and projects. Working autonomously, you will manage tasks to ensure competing demands and deadlines are met.

To be successful you will have:

• Extensive management expertise and supporting experience; or postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience
• Demonstrated strategic leadership and development capabilities
• Experience in providing executive support at senior management level
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills with a concise and persuasive writing style

About Us

Charles Sturt University is a young and growing university committed to developing far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish. We make a significant contribution to the prosperity and vibrancy of our rural and regional communities, with a reach and impact across Australia and internationally. We work together with industry, communities and students to create new thinking, inspire each other and make a positive and progressive contribution to the world.

The Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Engagement) is responsible for research; research training; partnership with industry and end-users to enhance research and maximise research impact; the commercialisation agenda; national and international education partnerships; research ethics and compliance; Indigenous education and research leadership; and the development and implementation of strategies and policies in these areas that increase capability, quality and impact in accordance with the goals of the current University Strategy and with agreed strategic directions beyond the current strategy.

CSU offers a great work-life balance, professional development opportunities and generous financial benefits.

Charles Sturt University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications are encouraged from Indigenous Australians; people with a disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); people who identify as LGBTIQ; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Application Requirements

Applicants are expected to apply online and address the selection criteria in the position description. 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.

Further Information

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Professor Heather Cavanagh | Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Engagement) | hcavanagh@csu.edu.au | Ph: 02 6582 9375

Closing Date: 11 pm, Monday 27 January 2020