• Senior role providing strategic advice to the leadership team
• Inform the University's Capital Management Plan in collaboration with key stakeholders
• Lead the delivery of infrastructure projects

The Role

• Fixed Term (18 months), Full Time
• Senior remuneration package in the range of $163,072 - $203,840 pa (including 17% superannuation)
• Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Orange, Port Macquarie, Wagga Wagga (hybrid working arrangements available)

The Director, Strategic Infrastructure Projects is accountable for the development and effective implementation of sustainable University-wide master planning and modern space utilisation analysis solutions. This role is responsible for establishing and maintaining mechanisms that seamlessly deliver physical infrastructure projects to support the Universitys strategic objectives through integrated planning and development processes.

To be successful you will have:

• Senior leadership experience in a large and complex organisation with demonstrated experience in successful planning and implementation of strategic infrastructure projects.
• Executive level experience in negotiating, with the ability to lead and manage physical and financial resource allocations.
• Thorough knowledge of quality assurance and risk management principles, together with a strong desire to demonstrate and achieve high Work Health and Safety standards and practice.

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.

Please note, it is anticipated interviews will be held early to mid January 2023.

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 Chief Operating Officer includes the functions of Finance, Information Technology, Facilities Management, People and Culture and Strategy and delivers professional services and support to the University community commanding the management and deployment of a significant asset base. The Portfolio has the overarching responsibility and commitment to lead the physical and technological development of the University; to lead organisational change and development of our people in the service and support areas of the University as part of the University Strategy 2017-2022.

The Division of Facilities Management is responsible for developing and maintaining campuses of the University including planning, design and construction of new buildings, refurbishments and maintenance of existing buildings and development and maintenance of grounds with the provision of security services.

Charles Sturt University 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. This is demonstrated through our Workplace Gender Equality Agency Employer of Choice Citation and our Athena SWAN Bronze Institutional Award. Charles Sturt is also a participating member in the Australian Workplace Equality Index. Applications are encouraged from Indigenous Australians; people with a disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); people who identify as LGBTIQA+; 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.

Further Information

Additional information is available in the Position Description or by contacting:

Grant Jones | Chief Financial Officer | cfo@csu.edu.au | Ph: 02 6338 4592

Closing Date: 11 pm, 11 December 2022