Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support a healthy work-life balance

Attractive salary and benefits including generous leave provisions

Work in a dynamic, collaborative environment with experienced professionals

The role

Full Time, Fixed Term (until December 2026)

2 positions available

Level 6 - $92,025 to $99,538 pa (plus 17% superannuation)

Campus based with hybrid work arrangements: Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie or Wagga Wagga. Alternative locations / remote working also considered.

As an Applications Developer, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Student Management Transformation Project in the implementation of a new Student Management System. You will contribute across all phases of enterprise application development, ensuring high-quality, fit-for-purpose, solutions are aligned with business needs and architectural standards.

About you

Demonstrated expertise in applications development and support, with strong working knowledge of modern and emerging web technologies, including SQL and Java

Proven ability to analyse and design complex technology solutions that align with enterprise architecture and meet strategic business objectives

Highly developed problem solving and analytical skills

Demonstrated initiative and self-direction

Prior experience participating in a project team and/or working within the higher education sector would be highly regarded

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.

The Division of Information Technology are an expert and responsive team of technology professionals that are committed to the delivery of innovative solutions and services. We seamlessly connect our stakeholders with the systems and information needed to succeed by personalising experiences, protecting information and enabling innovation.

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 “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 available as a fixed term appointment or, for eligible employees, as a secondment.

To be eligible for a secondment, you must have completed probation. We encourage you to make your current manager aware before applying for a secondment opportunity.

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:

Andrew Rigney | Lead Architect, Student Management Transformation Project | [email protected]

Closing Date: 11pm, 6 October 2025