Organisational Change Manager

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Detail information about job Organisational Change Manager. Terms and conditions vacancy

• 1-year Fixed Term Contract opportunity, which includes leave loading and up to 17% superannuation
• Located at Camperdown/Darlington Campus
• Utilise your change management skills in an organisation undertaking significant people and culture change

About the opportunity 
 
An opportunity exists for the position of Organisational Change Manager to join the Transformation Office within the Information and Communications Technology team, to design and deliver Change Management solutions with a people and culture focus. 

The Office of the CIO ensures that the opportunities presented by technology are maximised to transform the University and maintain its competitiveness within the higher education sector. The Transformation Office within the Office of the CIO will have a significant role in leading the development and delivery of the University’s digital direction and technology master plan. As a champion for change, they will take a leadership role in the development of organisational culture and capability within ICT to foster and support the growth and development of people in the organisation. 

This Organisational Change Manager will propose, coordinate and advise on change management within the industrial framework, developing an appropriate engagement and workforce transition strategy, and well as the design and implementation of a plan to embed the change through culture and capability initiatives. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for: identifying the appropriate change management approach for people related changes within the business context; leading and managing the design, development and implementation of change management deliverables such as communications; managing stakeholder expectations; working with the Project Lead and other members of the Transformation Office to engage stakeholders and ensure business readiness; and developing a sustainability plan to ensure a smooth transition.


About you 

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Change Manager who can:  

• Think broadly about change impacts to business within the context of the project, in order to proactively lead initiatives to embed the change and minimise risk.
• Identify barriers to the business initiative and develop change strategies, plans, communications and schedules to effectively overcome these barriers.
• Ensure sustainable change occurs by understanding the requirements of the business and ensuring key areas are operationally ready.
• Develop and manage the delivery of the Change Management Plan, bringing the Project Leads along the change journey.
• Work in partnership with the Project Lead and other members of the Transformation Office and seek inputs and feedback on the effectiveness of the Change Management Plan.
• Work flexibly and collaboratively in a small transformation team to provide end-to-end change leadership to ICT’s transformation projects.

  The Successful candidate will possess:
 

• Extensive experience in change management working on people and culture projects
• Exposure to working in large, complex environments with the ability to adapt to constant change.
• Experience in interacting with varied stakeholder groups utilising strong influencing skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation and facilitation skills

About us 

Information Communications Technology (ICT) is responsible for the development, implementation and support of technology-based services that underlie this technology environment. ICT has over 300 team members working across campus, collaborating with University partners including faculties, centres, and other professional service units. 

• ICT provides service and leadership through:
• Management of technology services
• Development and maintenance of technology systems
• Delivery of technology-based projects
• Implementation of digital and technology strategies for faculties and operations teams
• Planning and execution of digital initiatives

Since our inception 160 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to diversity and inclusion and underpin our long-term strategy for growth. We’re Australia's first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Across our campuses, we employ over 7600 academic and non-academic staff who support over 60,000 students.

We are undergoing significant transformative change which brings opportunity for innovation, progressive thinking, breaking with convention, challenging the status quo, and improving the world around us.


How to apply 

For more information on the position and University, please view the candidate information pack available from the job’s listing on the University of Sydney careers website. 

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website.  Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number 646/0418F to apply. 

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Closing date:  25 July 2018 at 11:30pm

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. 

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