Government Relations
About
Unlike many universities, Charles Sturt University is tangibly grounded in the needs of its communities. The immediacy of our connection with our communities across Australia and Canada informs our strategic and applied approach to research and our focus on building the professional skills needed for a productive and sustainable inland and national workforce.
Charles Sturt University 120,000 graduates are also employed across a range of key industries and provide important input in the University’s thinking on key issues and its relationship with Government.
This places us in a unique position to identify key social and economic challenges and to work collaboratively on practical solutions across our key areas of strength. This is also why we place such importance on working productively with Government.
Role of the Vice-Chancellor
The Vice-Chancellor has principal responsibility for the strategic coordination and management of Government relations. Reflecting the importance placed on effective government relations, the Vice-Chancellor approves all matters relating to the management of the University’s relations with Government at a State and National Level. The Vice-Chancellor meets regularly with Heads of Campus with respect to the management of our relationship with local Government. The Vice-Chancellor is also responsible for representing the University in all ministerial level discussions with the State and National Governments.
Role of the Office of Corporate Affairs
The Office of Corporate Affairs works under the direct supervision of the Vice-Chancellor and provide strategic advice and recommendations on the relationship of the University to Government and the development and advancement of key proposals and funding initiatives. The Office undertakes research and prepares reports and other communications for the Vice-Chancellor to support this goal. The Vice-Chancellor authorises individual senior executives to take carriage of specific initiatives under his direction.
The management of relationships with government departments relating to grant administration and funding programs is undertaken by the senior executive or Faculty, School, Research Centre or Division of Finance/Facilities as required in accordance with the terms of the contract.
The Office provides advice on relationship management and may become directly involved where requested. The Office monitors government engagement for the Vice-Chancellor and Senior Executive Committee.
Resources
- Response to VenturousAustralia: Review of the National Innovation System – September 2008
- Submission to the Review of the Australian Higher Education System (Bradley Review) – August 2008
- Submission to the Senate Inquiry into the Research Workforce and Research Training at Australian Universities – July 2008
- Submission to the Review of the National Innovation System – July 2008
- Growing Our Communities – An Agenda for Inland Australia – September 2007
- Submission to the Sentate Inquiry into Rural and Regional access to Secondary and Tertiary Education Opportunities
Contact Details
Office of Corporate Affairs
Phillips Building
Charles Sturt University
Panorama Avenue Bathurst
NSW 2795