* Join a purpose-driven university with regional impact
* Take your next step in a career defining role
* Lead a high impact team elevating Charles Sturts profile and reputation
The role
* Full Time Fixed Term (up to 5 years)
* Senior remuneration package starting from $246411 pa (including superannuation)
* Campus based role - Albury-Wodonga Bathurst Dubbo Orange Port Macquarie or Wagga Wagga
This role offers an experienced senior leader the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Advocating for the university and creating influence with a range of stakeholders and communities you will build our reputation and connection with community industry and government. You will be empowered to drive significant change and build organisational capability in this important role.
The successful candidate will lead the universitys communications and government relations functions in collaboration with leaders across the university. Reporting to the Executive Director Engagement and Enterprise the role will be accountable for the development and implementation of strategies to support organisational objectives and that strengthen our position as a key institution within a higher education and regional context.
Key focus areas
* Media and Public Relations
* Government Relations
* External Communications
* Internal Communications
* Digital and social media communications
* Local Area media and communications
About you
To be considered you will have executive level leadership experience within large complex environments. You will have extensive experience expertise and demonstrated success in strategic communications and government relations capacities.
To succeed you will have superior stakeholder management influencing and leadership capabilities. You will have demonstrated success leading and implementing change building capability and keeping people engaged along the way.
About us
Learn more about the Office of Engagement and Enterprise here.
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 :
Recruitment specific enquiries : Madison Petersen Talent Acquisition Consultant
Role specific enquiries : Thomas Burton Executive Director Engagement and Enterprise
Closing Date : 11pm 7 January 2026
Key Skills
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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
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