Salary: HEP 9 $128,446 - $133,636 per annum + 17% employer superannuation
Contract Type: Full time, Fixed term until August 2026
Hours per week: 36.75/1.0FTE
Location: Footscray Park Campus
About Us:
At Victoria University (VU), our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in our Strategic Plan 2022-2028: Start well, finish brilliantly. One of the drivers “Thriving place to Study and Work” will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride.
About the Role
As a Change Manager, you will:
- Implement VU’s Change Management Framework across strategic and operational programs, with a specific focus on staff and student timetabling initiatives.
- Design and execute communication and engagement strategies to support stakeholder buy-in and senior leadership alignment.
- Influence and guide teams to deliver business value and improve customer experience.
- Assess project scope and impact to develop tailored change strategies and actionable plans.
- Collaborate with Program and Project Managers to integrate change management into project delivery.
- Conduct training needs analysis and support the creation of training materials.
- Establish systems to measure change adoption, readiness, and effectiveness.
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- Postgraduate qualifications or extensive experience in change management or digital transformation.
- Proven success in developing and applying change management frameworks in complex environments.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and gain executive support.
- Experience integrating change strategies into project plans to ensure smooth transitions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to craft strategic messaging.
- Ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams and foster collaboration.
- Strong organisational skills to manage multiple priorities and deliver within tight timelines.
Why Join Us:
VU provides competitive salaries, excellent superannuation, and a variety of benefits. The university fosters an environment where staff can excel, achieve their goals, and develop their careers. With a focus on diversity, inclusion, and family-friendly policies, VU supports both professional and personal well-being. For more information, please visit our Jobs at VU Webpage
How to APPLY:
To view a copy of the position description please click HERE .
Your application MUST include:
- A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity.
- A statement addressing the selection criteria as stated on the position description.
- Your resume.
Note: Applications which do not address the selection criteria will NOT be considered.
Application Closing Date: 11:59pm Monday 1 September 2025.
Who to Contact?
For specific queries related to the role, please contact Monica Deng on Monica.Deng@vu.edu.au
Our Commitment to Protecting Country:
Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share.
Our Commitment to Progressive Inclusivity
Victoria University welcomes and celebrates the diverse perspectives, identities, and backgrounds of all people. We are committed to progressive inclusivity as a core strategic priority. All members of the VU community have a responsibility to be inclusive, respectful and supportive of all.
We are committed to maintaining a workforce which reflects the community we serve, this means we strive to attract, retain, develop and empower talented individuals from all backgrounds. We encourage applicants who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and racially marginalised people, those from the LGBTQIA+ community, people from all ages and socio-economic backgrounds. We believe that a diversity of experiences and perspectives strengthens our community and fosters a more innovative, inclusive, and supportive working environment, where everyone feels they belong.
VU is committed to providing a positive and barrier-free recruitment experience. If you have access requirements or would benefit from adjustments, including with position descriptions, application forms, or require any other document in an accessible format at any stage of the recruitment process please contact us at inclusivecareers@vu.edu.au or call (03) 9919 5999 .