Senior Change Manager Student Systems

Senior Change Manager Student Systems Location: Kensington UNSW Campus (hybrid), Australia. Remuneration: $148,012 to $157,056 depending on experience, plus 17% super. Employment type: Full Time Ongoing. Why Your Role Matters The Senior Change Manager (Student Systems) provides both strategic leadership and hands‑on delivery of change management across the student systems portfolio. The role embeds consistent change frameworks, drives stakeholder engagement, ensures benefit realisation, and leads key change activities from analysis through to implementation. As a senior leader you guide a small team of change professionals, ensuring project‑based delivery is integrated with BAU training and adoption initiatives. You’ll partner closely with business leaders, IT, and governance forums to enhance organisational readiness and nurture a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement. Reporting to the Head of Student Systems & Projects, this role has up to eight direct reports and may collaborate with other Change Management professionals across the organisation or within major project teams. Main Responsibilities Summary Provide both strategic leadership and hands‑on delivery of change management across the student systems portfolio. Define and embed change management frameworks, methodologies, and practices, applying them personally to key initiatives as needed. Lead end‑to‑end change activities including analysis, stakeholder engagement, planning, communications, and training. Ensure strong alignment between project‑facing change delivery and BAU adoption and training activities. Partner with contractor Change Managers on large‑scale programs to ensure consistency, alignment, and knowledge transfer. Build trusted relationships across faculties, divisions, and governance forums to drive engagement and organisational readiness. Report on change impacts, adoption outcomes, risks, and benefits to senior stakeholders and governance groups. Champion continuous improvement, incorporating lessons learned into future frameworks and delivery approaches. Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing team to build capability and sustain a collaborative, adaptive culture. Who You Are You are a collaborative, change‑manager professional aligned with UNSW’s vision and values. You will bring: Certification and deep expertise in change methodologies and associated tools (highly desirable). Demonstrated experience leading and personally delivering all aspects of change for large‑scale initiatives. Proven experience leading major system uplift and implementation projects, with relevant certifications or a strong ability to explain how you’ve applied the required methodologies in practice (essential). Demonstrated ability to balance strategic oversight with hands‑on delivery in complex project and BAU environments. Experience coordinating with contractor Change Managers on major programs to ensure alignment and effective delivery. Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with confidence presenting to executive and governance audiences. Proven capability in leading, coaching, and developing a team, fostering collaboration and professional growth. Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills with a focus on adoption outcomes and benefits realisation. Working knowledge of Agile delivery and experience collaborating within cross‑functional project teams. Candidates will need to have ongoing working rights – this role is not available for sponsorship. Occasional work outside standard hours may be required during peak change or go‑live periods. Benefits and Culture Access to up to 17% superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments. Additional 3 days of leave over the end‑of‑the‑year period. Discounts and entitlements for retail, education, and fitness. Recruitment Process Please submit a resume and cover letter that addresses your motivation and suitability for the role, specifically addressing the “Who You Are” section. Application forms will also include additional questions. Applications Close 24 November 11:55PM Get in touch for any question or support: Anne de Voronine, Talent Acquisition Associate, Applications cannot be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed. UNSW is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. #J-18808-Ljbffr