Vacancies

Digital Identity Lead

• Be part of university-wide identity transformation activities with real impact
• Position yourself as a thought leader in the digital identity space, shaping enterprise-wide solutions
• Enjoy hybrid work options and a strong focus on work-life balance

The role

• Full Time - Fixed Term (Up to October 2026)
• Level 8 - $113,948 to $128,980 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, or Wagga Wagga
• Flexible and remote work arrangements are negotiable, supporting your preferred way of working.

Are you passionate about digital identity, security, and delivering modern, scalable technology solutions? We're looking for a Digital Identity Lead to drive the transformation of our current Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems into a secure, industry-aligned platform tailored for the higher education environment.

You will ensure seamless, compliant digital identity services for students, staff, and our broader community.

About you

• Relevant qualifications and extensive experience in Identity Access Management (IAM) or equivalent.
• Hands-on expertise with IAM tools like Okta, Entra ID, SailPoint, SavvyInt or equivalent.
• Strong software development skills and experience modernising legacy IAM systems.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Proven ability to mentor teams and support new IAM practices.

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.

The Division of Information Technology are an expert and responsive team of technology professionals that are committed to the delivery of innovative solutions and services. We seamlessly connect our stakeholders with the systems and information needed to succeed by personalising experiences, protecting information and enabling innovation.

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 their 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:

Shyam Mohan | Manager, Applications | smohan@csu.edu.au

Closing Date: 11pm, 26 August 2025

Advertised: 05 Aug 2025 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 26 Aug 2025 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Standard Time