Change Lead

Drive cultural and behavioural change across a complex academic and professional services environment.

We are seeking an experienced Change Lead with a strong background in higher education to support a major cultural and behavioural transformation program at one of Australia's leading universities. This initiative is designed to embed new ways of working, strengthen organisational values, and create a more inclusive, collaborative, and future-ready institution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and delivery of change strategies to support cultural and behavioural transformation across the university.

• Partner with senior leaders and professional staff to drive awareness, buy-in, and sustained adoption of new behaviours.

• Conduct stakeholder engagement, impact assessments, and readiness planning across faculties and business units.

• Develop and implement targeted communication, engagement, and capability uplift initiatives aligned with institutional values and program outcomes.

• Monitor change effectiveness and recommend continuous improvements to support long-term cultural change.

About You:

• Proven experience as a Change Lead or Senior Change Manager on complex people and culture initiatives.

• Demonstrated success leading change within a higher education setting - strong understanding of academic environments, governance, and operating models.

• Expertise in organisational culture, behaviour change, and stakeholder engagement.

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills across diverse stakeholder groups.

• Ability to influence, challenge, and coach senior leaders.

• Relevant qualifications in change management (e.g., PROSCI, IAP2) or organisational psychology highly desirable.

What's in it for you?

• Contract until Feb 2026 with the view to extend (program will go on for 3 more years).
• Up to $1200 per day + super.
• Work for a leading university and contribute to a high profile and strategic business transformation.