Change Manager

Overview:

• Dynamic Change Manager position available 12-month Fixed Term position.
• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus (Hybrid role) and Flexible Working Arrangements
• We will be looking for a strong experienced change manager to lead the change for this project. Having experience in higher education and OCM on large-scale projects would be ideal.
• The project is to address the end-to-end processes and supporting solution behind academic rostering timetabling and payroll.

About the Portfolio

The Operations Portfolio enables an integrated enterprise-wide delivery for best practice student and staff experiences.

The Operations Portfolio incorporates the following business units: Enterprise Projects and Business Performance (EPBP) Communications People Information and Technology Services (ITS) Office of the Chief Operating Officer Procurement and Vietnam Operations.

The Operations Portfolio houses significant drivers and delivery components across the staff and student journeys and enables the overall experience for both groups. The Portfolio is integral in bringing the RMIT strategy to life globally. Each of these functions supports the global operations of the University both directly as well as through its controlled entities.

The Information Technology Services (ITS) function provides RMIT University with current and emerging Technology systems and services. Our vision of unleashing technologies to enable great experiences for RMIT communities supports a proactive and leading-edge technology ecosystem mindset and delivery empowering the advancement of the Universitys commitment to advancing Lifelong Learners.

The Change Practice sits with the Portfolio and Planning Department:

Portfolio and Planning department. Handles governance and delivery of approved enterprise and technology projects in line with RMIT and ITS strategy and manages a sizeable portfolio of projects across RMIT Global (Australia Vietnam Europe and partners).

portfolio of projects across RMIT Global (Australia Vietnam Europe and partners).

The Role

RMIT is seeking an experienced Organisational Change Manager to drive OCM delivery.

As Change Manager you will be responsible for the development of the organisational change management scope materials/delivery stakeholder engagement and communications for projects you are assigned to. Your role in assessing stakeholder impacts formulating the necessary approaches and delivering those activities will be critical to the success of the project.

This role is expected to work on larger and/or more complex projects with technology process and people change impacts.

This role will suit an experienced OCM professional with well-honed skills and an excellent track record of success in supporting complex dynamic technology projects with diverse stakeholders and interest groups.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 4 years strong experience as an OCM practitioner.
• Experience in the application of an OCM methodology (such as PROSCI).
• Experience in OCM end-to-end delivery within projects including Change Impact Analysis Communications Engagement and Learning/Training & Development fundamentals.
• Experience in managing change in complex ambiguous dynamic environments.
• Apply effective OCM methodologies and frameworks working within the RMIT Change Management Framework (based on PROSCI).
• Complete any required change activities and artefacts. This can include change impact assessments stakeholder analysis developing (or contributing to development of) change management strategies/plans stakeholder engagement plans communications strategies/plans training strategies/plans and support plans and handover/embedding plans.
• Lead the delivery of the above plans for specific OCM solutions / activities / materials. Facilitate workshops and deliver briefing sessions to small and large audiences where required.
• Develop and implement plans to measure and monitor the various elements of the change initiative (success measures) identify risk areas and determine appropriate interventions.
• Effectively engage communicate and negotiate with diverse stakeholders and interest groups at all levels across the University. Successfully balance needs and interests and negotiate ways forward ensuring open two-way communication.

ToApply

Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the Apply link below.

For further information about this position please see the Position Description below.

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