Education Program Transition Manager

Add expected salary to your profile for insights We are values-based organisation underpinned by the CPA Australia Way, which is our commitment to each other and a way of working. It is the foundation of our success, experienced and lived by our people, and felt by members. Are you passionate about leading transformative change in education? We're seeking a strategic and operationally minded Transition Manager to guide the evolution of our learning programs into a future-ready model that meets contemporary learning outcomes, stakeholder needs, and regulatory standards. About the Role As the Transition Manager, you'll oversee the end-to-end transition from legacy CPA and Foundation programs to a newly designed learning architecture. You'll ensure a smooth, inclusive, and effective change process that supports educators, learners, and administrative teams—minimising disruption while driving clarity around impacts, responsibilities, and timelines. Lead the phased transition from legacy programs to a new learning model, ensuring curriculum alignment, regulatory compliance, and minimal disruption. Manage pilots, feedback cycles, and integration with broader strategic initiatives Program Support Structure Design scalable learner support frameworks for digital-first delivery. Establish guided learning models and collaborate with partners to ensure consistent support. Develop onboarding resources and continuous improvement mechanisms Stakeholder Engagement Engage internal and external stakeholders through workshops and consultations. Promote inclusive decision-making and ensure accessibility for diverse learner cohorts Business Readiness Support staff and student adaptation with targeted communications, training, and updated policies. Prepare support teams for go‑live and post‑launch need Project Management Oversee timelines, risks, and resources. Track progress, manage dependencies, and coordinate legal reviews for transition‑related agreements Quality Assurance Drive post‑transition evaluation and continuous improvement. Repurpose retired content into teaching resources where appropriate This opportunity is a fixed term contract until March 2027 About You You're a collaborative leader with experience in program transformation, stakeholder engagement, and change management. You thrive in complex environments and are passionate about delivering learner‑centric solutions that meet strategic goals. Why we love working here We are a Values led organisation, we C reate Opportunity,P ursue Excellence, A chieve Together The people: you'll work with like‑minded and talented colleagues who aspire to be the best Our members: they are at the heart of everything that we do. Hybrid working - a minimum 2 days in the office each week Busy, fast paced, and we are passionate about what we do Learning & Professional Development opportunities We are global and global mindsets are encouraged Benefits Flexible Work Purchase Additional Leave Education Assistance and Learning and Development Wellbeing Support and EAP Professional Fees Volunteer Leave About Us CPA Australia is Australia's leading professional accounting body and one of the largest in the world. We have more than 175,000 members in over 100 countries and regions. Our core services include education, training, technical support and advocacy. CPA Australia provides thought leadership on local, national and international issues affecting the accounting profession and public interest. We engage with governments, regulators and industries to advocate policies that stimulate sustainable economic growth and have positive business and public outcomes. Ready to make a lasting impact? Apply now to help shape the future of learning. Click Apply to submit your application for this opportunity. To learn more about CPA Australia and other opportunities, please visit our Careers page at #J-18808-Ljbffr