Senior Analyst

• Contribute to sustainability initiatives with tangible environmental benefits
• Work with diverse teams and industry partners in a supportive, innovative setting
• Lead data-driven decision-making and develop digital systems, enhancing your strategic leadership skills

The role

• Full Time, Continuing
• Level 8 - $113,948 to $128,980 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation)
• Wagga Wagga (on-site preferred)

Are you passionate about sustainability and agriculture innovation? We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst, Sustainability to lead strategic planning, operational delivery, and continuous improvement for the Cool Soil and Sustainability Portfolio. This includes the Cool Soil Initiative, Renewables in Agriculture Centre of Excellence, and BioSolutions Innovation and Knowledge Hub. Collaborate with internal stakeholders, industry partners, and research teams to design and implement systems that drive effective project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and data driven decision making.

In this role, you will be at the forefront of driving Charles Sturt University's sustainability initiatives. Your advanced technical, analytical, and strategic leadership will be crucial in delivering evidence based outcomes, particularly in GHG emission reporting, regenerative agriculture evaluation, and ESG frameworks. You will guide data informed decision making by enhancing internal capabilities, developing robust digital systems, and fostering proactive stakeholder engagement.

If you excel in sustainability analysis, impact reporting, data visualisation, and are eager to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.

As part of this recruitment, a pre-employment functional screening is required.

About you

You are a strategic thinker with advanced analytical skills and a passion for sustainability. You will bring:

• Proven experience in data analysis, modelling, and visualisation (Power BI/Tableau).
• Strong knowledge of GHG reporting protocols and ESG frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into compelling insights.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.

As part of this recruitment, a pre-employment functional screening may be required.

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.

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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 upload your CV. You will be asked to answer two (2) targeted questions. 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: Rebecca Dwyer | Talent Acquisition Consultant |

Role specific enquiries: Matthew Muller | Director, Cool Soils and Sustainability |

Closing Date: 11pm, 30 November 2025