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Contents Message from the Vice-Chancellor and President ........................... 3 The university ..................................................................................................................... 4 Position information ....................................................................................................10 Organisational structure .........................................................................................10 Your application.............................................................................................................. 15 Campuses ........................................................................................................................... 16 2 Charles Sturt University
Message from the Vice-Chancellor and President Thank you for your interest in the role of Pro Vice-Chancellor, Indigenous Engagement at Charles Sturt University. We are a highly distinctive institution in both Australian and global settings. At 30 years of age, we are a relatively young institution with roots in regional Australia that has rapidly grown to service students and communities across Australia and the world. Charles Sturt University is different because it is focused on its regional communities and it is genuinely distributed – there is no head office. Although it is a large institution in Australian terms, each campus retains a strong sense of community. We are a university with gumption and soul. In my view, this sense of personality and human connection is a critical strategic advantage in a world that is increasingly globalised and homogeneous. The Pro Vice-Chancellor, Indigenous Engagement at Charles Sturt University has a clear focus on taking an active leadership role in the continuing development and implementation of Indigenous learning, research and engagement across the sector. Our campuses are spread across New South Wales with study centres also located in Queensland and Victoria – there is a lot of travel and the organisational geography complicates the management challenge. However, this is a very special university with a great ethos, doing great work and loved by its staff, students and alumni. Charles Sturt University needs a seasoned, energetic yet grounded and passionate individual who can help us achieve our strategy. I hope you will consider this important and exciting role. Professor Andrew Vann Vice-Chancellor and President Information for applicants - Pro Vice-Chancellor, Indigenous Engagement 3
The university Our values We achieved this through meeting criteria related to leadership; learning and development; gender Charles Sturt University is a university of the land and remuneration gaps; flexible working and other initiatives people of our regions. True to the character of regional to support family responsibilities; employee consultation; Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we preventing sex-based harassment and discrimination; and collaborate with others. targets for improving gender equality. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their In 2018, the university released its Workplace Gender communities grow and flourish. Equity Strategy 2018–2022 and we were also among Acknowledging the culture and insight of Indigenous the first Australian higher education institutions to be Australians, Charles Sturt University’s ethos is described awarded the Athena SWAN Bronze Institution Award. by this phrase from the Wiradjuri, the traditional custodians of the land of our original campuses. Yindyamarra Winhanganha This phrase means ‘the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in’. Derived from our ethos, our values are to be insightful, inclusive, impactful and inspiring. By living these values, we want to make this a world worth living in. These values are the principles and aspirations that guide our decision-making and underpin our ways of working. As a university we strive to understand people and the world, to embrace our differences and recognise the strength and value of working together, to make a difference in society through the work we do and to lead for a bright and sustainable future. Accredited Employer of Choice Charles Sturt University was awarded an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) citation from the Commonwealth Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) in February 2019. The WGEA EOCGE citation is designed to encourage, Derived from our ethos, our recognise and promote active commitment to achieving gender equality in Australian workplaces. values are to be insightful, The EOCGE program aims to recognise leading practice in addition to the compliance standards with the inclusive, inspiring and Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012, and participation in the program is voluntary. impatful. By living these The citation is recognition of the hard work we have put values, we want to create in and the great things we do at Charles Sturt University to promote gender equality, over and above that required a world worth living in. by legislation. 4 Charles Sturt University
Charles Sturt University is #1 for graduate employment* Get qualified and get the job. More Charles Sturt grads get jobs faster than grads from any other university in Australia. *The Good Universities Guide 2019/20 About Charles Sturt University Charles Sturt University grads enjoy some of the highest salaries Established as a multicampus institution in 1989, in Australia* Charles Sturt University is today the largest university Get your dream job and get paid well for it! in Australia located outside a major capital city. Charles Sturt grads can earn more than $67,100 a year. Currently enrolling around 46,000 students from every *Median full-time salaries three years after graduating. state and territory and from more than 120 countries QILT Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019. around the world, Charles Sturt University has an annual turnover of A$611 million and assets valued at A$1.61 billion. Our campuses are located in Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Canberra, Dubbo, Goulburn, Orange, Leaders in excellence in Parramatta, Port Macquarie and Wagga Wagga. We learning and teaching also have Charles Sturt University Study Centres Charles Sturt is a Global Teaching in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne catering to Excellence Award 2018 finalist. international students, a specialist centre in Manly, and a Regional University Study Centre in Wangaratta in Victoria. The broad geographic spread of our campuses Indigenous staff support allows us to serve the distinct needs of diverse Charles Sturt’s Indigenous Australian Employment communities from northern New South Wales to central Strategy has targets for all Indigenous Australian staff Victoria and beyond. The university employs over 2000 set at 3 per cent by 2022 and a target of 2 per cent for permanent staff. Indigenous Australian academic staff. Critical to the success of Charles Sturt University has We have an Indigenous Australian staff network, with been the balanced strategic development of all our monthly meetings across campus locations and a campuses through multi-nodal delivery. bi-annual Nguluway conference. Charles Sturt University has eschewed the traditional We provide Indigenous Cultural Competency training hub and spoke model of multi-campus universities, for all our staff. promoting the role of multi-nodal delivery to enable us to offer common curriculums on multiple campuses, There are also opportunities for our staff and students and aggregate student demand across multiple to engagein cultural immersion, currently lead by the geographic regions. This model has allowed us to Bathurst Wiradyuri Elders Group. deliver a broader range of courses with a high level Support is available for Indigenous Australian staff to of quality at each of our campuses, and to grow our undertake further professional development, and for geographic reach over many years. academic staff to further develop leadership skills. Charles Sturt University has three faculties: Arts and Indigenous student support Indigenous Student Centres are located at our Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie and Wagga Wagga campuses. We also With more than 30 years of support our online students with a dedicated online Student Liaison Officer (Indigenous). experience leading and innovating online education in Australia, We offer pathways for school and mature age students through the Indigenous Access Program, held on Charles Sturt offers the most different campus locations, three or four times a year. comprehensive range of programs Online students are supported by the Away From of any university. Base Program. This provides them with assistance so they can attend residential schools to support the completion of their studies. Information for applicants - Pro Vice-Chancellor, Indigenous Engagement 5
What we do Today, more than 70 per cent of our professional Through our network of campuses, and in close programs are delivered in areas of identified national association with industry, the professions and and regional labour market skills shortages. We government, Charles Sturt University continues its are routinely ranked significantly above national commitment to maintaining a course and research and international benchmarks by our graduates for profile to meet the needs and aspirations of our performance in work-integrated learning, with almost rural and remote communities, and contribute to the 50 per cent of our students required to undertake enrichment of rural and remote Australia. fieldwork as part of their studies and a further 25 per We are committed to expanding higher education cent offered the option. opportunities for rural, remote and Indigenous students. We engage in strategic, applied research that focuses We’re achieving this by providing enhanced local study on significant issues. Our key drivers are quality and options in a comprehensive range of professional excellence with an emphasis on the creation of new fields. We also support the growth and development knowledge for the advancement of fields of study and of regional labour markets, and conduct research that enhancement of society in general. addresses fundamental issues raised by industry and communities in our regions. The full-time employment We seek to make an impact on a regional, national and rate for Charles Sturt University graduates eclipses global level by contributing to the economic, social and the national university average, and we will continue environmental sustainability and well-being of these to strive to provide opportunities for rural, regional communities. and Indigenous students that would not otherwise be Charles Sturt University is embracing significant available. opportunities to realise new learning, research and Our Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health) community engagement synergies. We are achieving is an example of this in action. This unique course this through ethical practice, professional and is a restricted entry program, open to students of government collaborations, industry involvement and a Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent who commitment to continual improvement. want to develop key skills to improve health and We are also a national and international leader in wellbeing outcomes. Designed in collaboration with a the development of collaborative pathways between community-based Aboriginal Mental Health Steering vocational and higher education. Committee and the Greater Southern Area Health Service, this course has been specifically designed About one-third of Charles Sturt University students for Indigenous mental health practitioners to meet the enrol on the basis of a vocational qualification. This needs of the mental health workforce with a specific strategy has been essential to expanding opportunity focus on contemporary health issues facing Aboriginal for students, particularly those in locations distant from and Torres Strait Islander people. a university campus. We believe our success in attracting local and Charles Sturt University has nurtured a particular international students strengthens the programs we commitment to the development of the professions and are able to offer our regional communities. Charles workplace skills in Australia through work-integrated Sturt University’s regional location enables us to make learning. We deliver one of the most comprehensive a distinctive national and international contribution offerings of professional programs in the country, to research in fields such as communication, creative focusing particularly on areas of critical labour force industries, education, humanities, Indigenous Australian need in Australia’s regions. studies, Islamic studies, library and information studies, social work and human services, and theology, as well as support national priorities by sustaining and growing critical regional labour markets. 6 Charles Sturt University
We provide the knowledge, skills, attitudes, habits and professional networks for a meaningful life and successful career. Our strategy School of Indigenous Australian Studies Charles Sturt University Strategy 2022 Our School of Indigenous Australian Studies was Our strategy is focused on three core components. established in October 2014. It operated as the Centre Our communities: strong, vibrant regional communities for Indigenous Studies from 2007. The Head of School with intellectual capital, social capital and infrastructure. is Associate Professor Jay Phillips, a Wakka Wakka Gooreng Gooreng woman and educator from southeast Our students: accessible and flexible admission Queensland. Originally educated as a primary school pathways to a wide range of degrees that can be teacher, Associate Professor Phillips has been studied on or off campus in full-time or part-time teaching, researching, and advocating for Indigenous modes. A sense of belonging and engagement students and communities in universities for more than with support for progress in learning, professional 20 years. placements and success. The knowledge, skills, attitudes, habits and professional networks for a The School of Indigenous Australian Studies is located meaningful life and successful career. on our Dubbo campus with academics from the school also working at our Bathurst and Wagga Wagga Our internal capability: build organisational campuses. The school has responsibility for teaching capability to fulfil the university’s strategic objectives compulsory Indigenous Australian studies foundation while ensuring a deep understanding of the way subjects in over 25 courses across the university’s the university operates from the bottom to the three faculties. Each year, between 1500 and 2000 top. Embedding collaboration with others as a Charles Sturt students are taught on campus and core capability across the university while being a online by the school. consistently market-oriented organisation. The Head of the School of Indigenous Australian Indigenous Education Strategy Studies chairs the Indigenous Board of Studies The mission of Charles Sturt University’s Indigenous that governs the approval of Indigenous Australian Education Strategy is to align our Indigenous education subjects and content. The school’s academic staff policies and activities with national Indigenous have a diverse range of interests that demonstrate the education policies, recommendations and guidelines. transdisciplinary significance of Indigenous Australian Doing this provides Charles Sturt University with a studies and research. framework and guidelines for the development of Our subject development and teaching are framed and a systematic and coordinated whole-of-institution underpinned by the principles of Indigenist Standpoint approach to the implementation of the university’s Pedagogy (ISP). This approach to teaching is inherently vision and key objectives for Indigenous education. political, reformative, relational, and is grounded by reflexive and reflective practices of staff and students. The school hosts the Graduate Certificate in Wiradjuri Language, Culture, and Heritage which is co-ordinated by a senior Wiradjuri educator and researcher. The intellectual, cultural, spiritual and language leadership of Dr Uncle Stan Grant Snr continues to govern and protect the integrity of the program. Information for applicants - Pro Vice-Chancellor, Indigenous Engagement 7
Historical timeline Charles Sturt University has been built on a tradition of excellence in teaching and research spanning more than 100 years, with the first enrolment of students at the Bathurst Experiment Farm in 1897. Formed progressively through the merger of regional institutions in south-western and western New South Wales, Charles Sturt University was formally incorporated on 19 July 1989, under the Charles Sturt University Act 1989. 1989 1991 1993 1997 Charles Sturt University Charles Sturt University Land purchased at Charles Sturt University established by Act of Coat of Arms unveiled. Thurgoona to expand named University of Parliament, merging the The Cedars historic Albury-Wodonga campus. the Year, for success in former Mitchell College property purchased in educating first-in-family of Advanced Education Albury and refurbished as Transfer of the Robinson university students. and the Riverina-Murray Albury-Wodonga campus Education Centre site in Institute of Higher administrative centre. Broken Hill to HSC Online launched. Education. Interim Board Charles Sturt University by of Governors meets for the the University of New South New offices and library first time and announces Wales. opened at Manly. appointment of the inaugural Chancellor, David Asimus AO. 1998 Establishment of former Goulburn College of Advanced Education precinct as a university campus with the signing of 1996 contract with New South Wales Police Service to 1992 Charles Sturt University provide policing education. signs with Study Group The Charles Sturt Australia, initially Establishment of a new University chancellery, the establishing Charles Sturt campus in Canberra, Grange, opens at Bathurst University Study Centres Australian Capital Territory, campus. in Melbourne and Sydney, to house the 1990 Agreement signed to and more recently in Brisbane. Charles Sturt University Australian Centre for Former Riverina-Murray partner in Australian Graduate School of Police Christianity and Culture Institute of Higher Management, based at in partnership with the Education principal, Manly, Sydney. Diocese of Canberra and Professor Cliff Blake AO, Goulburn. appointed as inaugural Vice-Chancellor. Charles Sturt University- TAFE centre opens in 2001 Dubbo. Vice-Chancellor Cliff Blake AO retires and the university’s second Vice- Chancellor, Professor Ian Goulter AM, is appointed. Official opening of Dubbo campus. 8 Charles Sturt University
2002 2008 2012 2017 Chancellor Dr David Indigenous Education Opening of Port Vice-Chancellor Professor Asimus AO retires and Strategy launched. Macquarie campus. Andrew Vann signs another the university’s second five-year contract through Chancellor, Lawrie Willett Charles Sturt University to 2021. AO, is appointed. Green environmental office established. 2018 Charles Sturt University announces Joint Program in Medicine to be delivered in partnership with Western Sydney University 2014 from 2021. Chancellor Lawrie Willett AO retires and Dr Michele Allan is appointed as the 2009 university’s third Chancellor First intake of dental and first female in the role. 2005 science students. Establishment of new campus in Ontario, Canada. 2011 University rebranding, Transfer of Orange campus including replacement of 2019 by the University of crest with new logo, a motif The university celebrates Sydney (formerly Orange of sturt desert pea. its 30 year anniversary and Agricultural College) to officially launches the new Charles Sturt University. Vice-Chancellor Ian Goulter Charles Sturt University retires and Professor 2015 brand. First intake of veterinary Andrew Vann is appointed Opening of a Regional science students. as the university’s third University Study Centre Vice-Chancellor. in Wangaratta in northern Victoria. 2016 Move to three faculties: Faculty of Arts and Education; Faculty of Business, Justice and Behavioural Sciences; and Faculty of Science. Information for applicants - Pro Vice-Chancellor, Indigenous Engagement 9
Position information Pro Vice-Chancellor, Key working relationships The Pro Vice-Chancellor, Indigenous Engagement works Indigenous Engagement closely with: Reporting relationships • Members of the Vice-Chancellor’s Leadership Team • Director, Indigenous Student Success This position reports to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Engagement) and supervises the • Head of School, School of Indigenous Australian following positions: Studies • Directors, External Engagement • Chair of Indigenous Research • Indigenous Employment Coordinator • Senior Research Fellow • Indigenous Board of Studies • Research Project Manager • Indigenous Education Steering Committee. • Administration Assistant. Organisational structure Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Engagement) Strategic Adviser Manager, Pro Vice-Chancellor Pro Vice-Chancellor Chief Strategy Pro Vice-Chancellor Research Integrity, Regional Engagement Officer Community and Global Indigenous Ethics and Research and Innovation and Government Engagement Engagement AgriPark Compliance Relations Chief of Indigenous Senior Research Fellow Research (vacant) Research Project Manager Administration Assistant 10 Charles Sturt University
Position overview • Establish a cross-cultural forum designed to encourage Indigenous and non-Indigenous staff The Pro Vice-Chancellor, Indigenous Engagement is and students to come together, to: responsible for providing advice and taking an active leadership role in the continuing development and - develop reflective, collaborative practices implementation of Indigenous learning, research and conducive to creating innovative ideas engagement across the university, monitoring strategic - create effective cross-cultural relationships as direction and reporting on its continuing effectiveness a critical tool in building stronger futures for all in relation to all aspects of Indigenous higher education students and staff and leading the Office of Indigenous Engagement. - engage in collaborations designed to identify The Office of Indigenous Engagement has a keen engagement, research and educational focus on building critical Indigenous research through activities and outcomes that have significant promoting increased engagement in both academic implications for improving future lives of all and external community-based research projects, people living in regional/remote NSW. project management and reporting designed to raise the profile and valuing of Indigenous research. • Monitor research and education delivery that is aligned to the Charles Sturt University values – insightful, inclusive, impactful, inspiring – and Principal responsibilities designed to reflect the Charles Sturt University Strategic leadership ethos of Yindyamarra Winhanganha – ‘the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world • Provide leadership and strategic direction on all worth living in’, to ensure the learning needs of issues relating to Indigenous engagement and all Charles Sturt University students, including all research across the university. Indigenous Australian students, are fulfilled. • Contribute significantly to major decision- • Lead ongoing implementation and maintain making processes of the university by proactive monitoring, reporting and review of Charles Sturt engagement in committees, strategic planning, University Indigenous Education Strategy and projects, and working parties, and provision of Sub-Plan to ensure overall effectiveness. discussion papers, policy documents and expert Leadership and coordination of portfolio advice as required. • Strengthen Indigenous leadership throughout • Actively engage with Indigenous staff and provide Charles Sturt University by adapting an active feedback to university leadership on matters of leadership role in the development and delivery of significance. mutually beneficial Indigenous engagement, quality • Maintain a high level of understanding of national Indigenous education programs and innovative and global contexts for Indigenous higher Indigenous Research; and by fostering and education development. This includes Universities encouraging university-wide communication and Australia Indigenous Strategy 2017-2020 and collaboration on Indigenous issues. strong knowledge of the Indigenous capabilities of • Provide advice to the Vice-Chancellor and senior Charles Sturt University. leadership on Indigenous issues relevant to the • Contribute to social policy debate as related to university. Indigenous affairs, and preparing commentary and • Establish a framework of structures, processes submissions on behalf of the university on matters and relationships to ensure effective engagement of significant and national importance. and incorporate Indigenous perspectives into all aspects of university life. Information for applicants - Pro Vice-Chancellor, Indigenous Engagement 11
Stakeholder engagement and management Key position accountabilities • Provide high level advocacy for the university. A Pro Vice-Chancellor is accountable for: • Build supportive relationships with Indigenous • managing change by anticipating and responding communities from the lands on which Charles to developments within the external and internal Sturt University campuses are located. This will be environment that may impact on the university a critical first step in breaking down barriers and opening up quality community communications • leading and guiding the setting of the university’s that encourage and enhance cross-cultural mission, values, priorities and objectives community engagement. • leading and guiding the development of policies • Build links with the broader community, industry and strategies that contribute to the achievement and professions both nationally and internationally, of the university’s mission, values, priorities and to improve research engagement and higher objectives education opportunities for Indigenous Australians. • aligning organisational activities with the university’s • Work collaboratively with the faculties and divisions mission, values, priorities and objectives through to implement key actions from the university’s consultative planning and the management of Indigenous sub-plans. performance People management • leading and promoting the development of a strong, responsive and accountable market/client focus • Ensure effective people management and mentoring of direct reports. • fostering university links into regional and international business, industrial and research • Within a changing environment, motivate staff communities to deliver innovative, effective and efficient practices that will define Charles Sturt University • providing leadership and support for the as a national leader and significant international development of staff, including the recognition of player in Indigenous research, engagement and emerging talent education. • participating in the Employee Development and Other Review Scheme • Other duties appropriate to the classification • assisting in ensuring equity, and occupational health as required. and safety within the university • leading in accordance with the university leadership expectations and capabilities of the Charles Sturt University Capability Framework 12 Charles Sturt University
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Strategic capabilities Service focused: strive to meet needs and exceed expectations of our students, communities and colleagues (performance focus, quality outcomes, student welfare, equity and conduct). Get results Business savvy: continually look to add commercial value in our roles, processes and ways of working. Innovative: with creativity at our core, be open to new ideas and seek to find better ways. Live our values: uphold the university values daily in our own behaviours and interactions with others. Take action: weigh up risks and make prompt decisions, backing ourselves and each other Take ownership (delivery of strategies and projects). Adapt to change: explore the reasons for change, and be willing to accept new ideas and initiatives. Network: bring people together and build relationships that deliver desired benefits and outcomes. Collaborate Listen closely: dig deep to understand others, using self-insight to build team spirit and with others recognise efforts. Influence: create compelling arguments to persuade others and promote ideas that add strategic value. Physical capabilities You may be required to: • work in other environments beyond the faculty such as other campuses, as well as possible car and air travel. You will be working with a diverse range of staff, students and community members • on occasion, drive a university vehicle distances up to 500km per day within the terms of the university’s Driver Safety Policy and Guidelines available at policy.csu.edu.au/document/ view-current.php?id=184 14 Charles Sturt University
Selection criteria Applicants are expected to address the selection criteria when applying for this position. A. Must identify as an Indigenous Australian with a demonstrated understanding of Indigenous cultures and societies, and an ability to communicate sensitively How to apply and effectively with Indigenous people, including the requirement for genuine consultation and negotiation. Please email pvcie@fisherleadership.com and B. An established scholar, with PhD or equivalent quote the reference code “CSUpvi1119”. qualification in a relevant discipline, and recognised as Your application should include: an authority in that field of expertise. • a covering letter outlining your statement of C. Demonstrated strategic leadership, including interest and claim for the role against the key extensive knowledge of Indigenous sustainability, selection criteria, and engagement, research and education issues, in a university context. • a complete and current curriculum vitae (CV). Please address your cover letter and CV to Andrew D. Proven ability to develop and manage effective Norton or Sharyn Gowans at Fisher Leadership, liaison with internal and external stakeholders, including the executive search firm assisting Charles Sturt professional and regional (Indigenous) communities, University in this appointment. relevant industry and public sector organisations, and the ability to build partnerships and alliances promoting Make sure that you receive an email the university, its graduates and research. acknowledgement confirming receipt of your application. E. Ability to promote consultative planning and decision making, to develop a sense of unity, cooperation For a confidential discussion about the role, and common purpose among staff, and to support please contact Andrew Norton or Sharyn Gowans organisational and cultural change as needed. on 1300 347 437. F. Ability to effectively manage and develop the finances, resources and infrastructure of the Office of Indigenous Engagement. How to apply Information for applicants - Pro Vice-Chancellor, Indigenous Engagement 15
Brisbane Study Centre New South Wales Locations Dubbo Port Macquarie The position of Pro Vice-Chancellor, Indigenous Engagement is based at one of our regional New South Orange Wales campuses in Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange or Wagga Bathurst Wagga. Sydney Goulburn Our campuses are in some of Australia’s fastest growing NSW Police Academy Study Centre Manly regional cities and offer a unique work/life experience Wagga Wagga Parramatta with access to the best of city living and the benefits of a regional lifestyle. Each city offers great local healthcare Canberra services, wonderful recreational facilities and quality education networks. Albury-Wodonga For more information visit evocities.com.au Wangaratta Victoria Regional University Study Centre Bathurst Melbourne A vibrant regional city located just a few short hours west Study Centre of Sydney, Bathurst is one of the regional New South Wales’ most beautiful cities. With a population of just over 41,000, a strong, prosperous economy, a friendly multicultural community and a vibrant cultural life, Bathurst is an ideal location. Dubbo The Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) Provider Number for Charles Sturt University is 00005F. © Charles Sturt University, 2019. F6247. The real heart of New South Wales, Dubbo is a dynamic, regional centre that offers the dual benefits of relaxation and space with the amenities of a major city. With a population of nearly 39,000, you can enjoy a quality lifestyle with affordable housing, career opportunities, high-quality health, educational and professional services. Orange A major centre with a true provincial feel, Orange offers a remarkable array of sights, scenes and tastes to delight. Only 3.5 hours from Sydney, it boasts beautiful parks, historic streetscapes, award winning wineries, hatted restaurants and a population of just over 40,000 people. Wagga Wagga Situated in the Riverina, Wagga (as the locals call it) is the largest regional city in New South Wales. Vibrant, cosmopolitan and welcoming, Wagga offers great natural beauty, period architecture, shopping, career opportunities and affordable housing. Wagga offers excellent opportunities in many areas including defence, health, engineering, and construction. It’s a thriving and growing community with a population of more than 62,000 people. csu.edu.au
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