Strategic Business Manager: Growth & Partnerships

Jobs Riverina Murray; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles Sturt University seeks a Business Manager to drive growth and impact for the Cool Soil Initiative. You will work with senior leaders to secure funding, deliver innovative projects, and establish strategic and operational frameworks that strengthen performance across the university.

The role requires strong financial management, stakeholder engagement, and experience in education or agricultural research sectors. Applicants from regional Australia are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in business or operations management with budget variance analysis.
• Ability to prioritise, exercise sound judgement, and support senior leaders in a complex environment.
• Experience engaging with external partners, industry stakeholders, or government bodies.
• Strong written communication for reports, briefings, and correspondence.
• Familiarity with the agricultural, research, or higher education sector is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drive business development and secure funding opportunities.
• Support delivery of innovative projects and build strategic frameworks.
• Lead high‑level project and financial management to strengthen organisational performance.
• Collaborate with Director, Principal Scientist and Project Leaders to position CSU as a leader in sustainable agriculture.

Skills

Business operations management

Financial acumen

Budget development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Charles Sturt University seeks a Business Manager to drive growth and impact for the Cool Soil Initiative. You will work with senior leaders to secure funding, deliver innovative projects, and establish strategic and operational frameworks that strengthen performance across the university.

The role requires strong financial management, stakeholder engagement, and experience in education or agricultural research sectors. Applicants from regional Australia are encouraged to apply.