Manager, Commercial

The role

• Full Time, Continuing
• Level 9 - $132,740 to $140,258 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation)
• Any Charles Sturt University Regional Campus

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for driving commercial excellence and building high-impact vendor relationships? Charles Sturt University is seeking a dynamic Manager, Commercial to join our Division of Information Technology (DIT) Leadership Team. In this pivotal role, you’ll shape the future of technology procurement and supplier strategy, ensuring our digital investments deliver maximum value and performance. If you're ready to influence strategic outcomes and lead a high-performing team in a purpose-driven organisation, we want to hear from you.

We’re looking for a passionate leader to join us on one of our vibrant regional campuses. If you’re not currently located within a reasonable commuting distance, we’ll happily support your relocation. Our core teams are based in Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, and Wagga Wagga, offering a collaborative and community-focused environment where your contribution will make a real impact.

About you

You are a commercially astute leader with a strategic mindset and a passion for driving value through technology partnerships. You will bring a track record in;

• Vendor management, contract negotiation, and strategic procurement, with a focus on delivering value and performance.
• A collaborative and solutions-focused mindset, enabling you to navigate complexity and lead with confidence.
• Demonstrated success in cost optimisation and service excellence, with the ability to engage stakeholders, lead change, and deliver results that matter in the higher education sector.

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.

Learn more about the Division of Information Technology here.

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, and address 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.

Applicant screening and testing will form part of the application requirements for this position.

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

Role specific enquiries : Mr Alex Tegg | Interim, Chief Information and Digital Officer | CIDO@csu.edu.au

Closing Date : 11pm, 27 November 2025