Senior Change Manager

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.

Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

About the Opportunity

Reporting into the Director, Major Projects and Planning, we are looking for a strategic and consultative Change Manager to lead communications and change management initiatives across key University projects, with a primary focus on infrastructure planning and the delivery of our new Brisbane CBD (Treasury) campus.

In this role, you'll apply your expertise in change and communications to drive cultural change, enhance staff and stakeholder experience, and support a range of corporate service initiatives. You’ll collaborate closely with internal teams as well as external design, technical, and construction partners to ensure smooth and successful implementation.

If you’re a visionary leader with a strong business lens and a passion for people-focused transformation, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with a wide range of stakeholders to assess change readiness, identify change activities, and address resistance to build support for transformation initiatives.
• Design and implement effective change management and communication strategies using best-practice methodologies, ensuring business impacts and people-related risks are identified and addressed.
• Lead change and communications for the delivery of the new Brisbane CBD (Treasury) campus, supporting a smooth transition across the University.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships across the University and with external partners to enable successful change through impact assessments, readiness reviews, and stakeholder engagement.
• Work with communications teams to develop and deliver high-quality, timely communications that support program goals and keep stakeholders informed throughout the change journey.
• Support the continuous improvement of change and program management frameworks, tools, and methodologies across Corporate Services.
• Develop and deliver training, tools, and resources to support teams transitioning to new environments and ways of working.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness and impact of strategic initiatives, including return on investment and alignment with organisational goals.
• Navigate complex and ambiguous transformation challenges, applying human-centred design, data analysis, and process improvement approaches to deliver meaningful outcomes.
• Coach and support project teams and stakeholders in embedding change and transformation practices across the University.

About you

• The occupant will have at least 5 years of experience in project and change management, along with demonstrated high-level skills in managing similar projects within comparable environments, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/ training.

Candidates must have full unrestricted Australian work rights and may be subject to a National criminal history check.

What we can offer

This is full time, two year fixed term opportunity based at Brisbane South (Nathan).  As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.

HEW 10 Salary - $142,222.18 + 17% super. Full package - $166,399.96.

Why join Griffith?



As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
• Opportunities for internal mobility
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities

At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

How to apply

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, please refer to the qualifications above and the position description.
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

For specific information about the role please reach out to Steve Grimes, Director, Major Projects and Planning on [email protected]

For application and recruitment advice please reach out to Laura Whitworth, Talent Acquisition Partner on [email protected]

Closing date: Tuesday 24th June @ 11:59pm. All applications must be submitted online.