Project Officer

The role

• Full Time, Fixed Term (12 months)
• Level 6 - $92,025 - $99,538 (plus 17% superannuation)
• Bathurst, NSW

Charles Sturt is looking for a Project Officer to join People Operations within the Division of People and Culture. In this role, you will support the analysis, documentation and implementation of HR process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and help our teams work better.

Working under the guidance of the Continuous Improvement Specialist, you will collaborate with stakeholders across the Division of People and Culture to support continuous improvement initiatives, contribute to project delivery and develop practical resources that support sustainable change.

The opportunity

As Project Officer, you will:

• contribute to project work that supports continuous improvement initiatives across People Operations
• create user guides, training resources and supporting materials for new or updated processes and systems
• assist with change management and communication activities to support successful implementation and adoption
• liaise and collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather information and validate processes and support project outcomes
• assist with business process analysis to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities
• review and update documentation and resources to ensure they remain current and aligned with policy and procedure
• promote a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.

About you

To be successful, you will bring:

• a degree and subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• experience supporting process analysis and redesign in a large, complex organisation
• strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders
• demonstrated computer literacy and a willingness to use new technologies
• strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret policy and support process mapping and contribute to system or procedural improvement
• experience supporting project delivery activities through documentation, training resources, communications and workshops to ensure successful implementation and adoption.

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.

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 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:

Melissa Sayers | Continuous Improvement Specialist | msayers@csu.edu.au

Closing Date: 11pm, 19 April 2026