Change Manger

Change Manager role with University based in Sydney Your new company
This organisation is undergoing a significant transformation in response to financial challenges, including lost revenue and increased costs. A major restructure is underway to reduce costs and improve efficiency, paving the way for a more sustainable operating model. This is a high-profile, high-stakes program designed to deliver change at pace.
Your new role
As a Change Manager, you will play a critical role in driving execution across a complex and fast-moving program. Reporting into senior leadership, you will join a team of three experienced Change Managers and act as the fourth key member, bringing strategic thinking and hands-on delivery capability.
Key responsibilities include:

• Leading change execution for a major organisational restructure
• Supporting and guiding multiple streams as the program moves from design to implementation
• Driving Day 1 readiness and embedding change through Horizon 2 activities
• Conducting Change Impact Assessments across functional areas
• Developing frameworks, resources, and approaches to steer the work effectively
• Identifying integration points and advocating for risk mitigation and benefit realisation
• Working within the constraints of an enterprise agreement while maintaining pace and clarity

This role requires someone who thrives in ambiguity, is highly execution-driven, and can operate in a fast-paced environment with minimal hand-holding.
What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience as a Change Manager on large-scale, complex programs
• Experience working within a university or higher education environment is essential
• Ability to hit the ground running and deliver under pressure
• Strong strategic thinking combined with a practical, hands-on approach
• Experience managing change in environments with limited collaboration and high compliance requirements
• Comfortable raising risks with senior leadership and influencing outcomes
• Tertiary qualifications are highly regarded due to the speed and complexity of the program
• Resilience and adaptability - prior experience in challenging change environments is essential

What you'll get in return
You'll be part of a high-profile program that is critical to the organisation's future sustainability. This is an opportunity to work at pace, influence outcomes, and deliver meaningful change in a complex environment.

What you need to do now

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