The role
The Research Data Project Officer plays a key role in improving how Charles Sturt University manages research data. Working with the Research Integrity Unit and the Library’s Scholarly Communications and Research Team, you will bring your skills in work flow design to deliver the University’s new Research Data Management Framework, based on the Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC) Framework.
In this role, you will help design and implement clear and practical processes for managing research data across the University. You will work with a wide range of stakeholders, including researchers, academic areas, Library Services, IT and research governance teams, to develop policies, procedures and guidance materials. You will also support researchers by providing advice, developing training resources and helping the University meet research integrity and funding requirements.
About you
You are an experienced and organised professional with a proven ability to collaborate and improve research support processes.
You will bring:
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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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
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 or by contacting:
Recruitment specific enquiries: Tyesha Schein | Talent Acquisition Consultant | tschein@csu.edu.au
Job specific enquiries: Jason White | Director of Research Services | jwhite@csu.edu.au
Closing Date: 11pm, 1 July 2026
