Senior Change Consultant

Base salary will be in the range $130,046 - $137,525 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 9)Are you an experienced change professional who is ready to apply your advanced skills across planning and delivery of impactful change and communications?
Reporting to the Program Change Manager, the

Senior Change Consultant

role offers an exciting opportunity to analyse, plan and deliver impactful change and communications within the MyTime@UQ Program.In this pivotal role, you will refine comprehensive change and communication strategies and translate both of these to action-oriented plans that support successful delivery across multiple complex projects.
Working closely with academic, professional, and research teams, you'll ensure smooth transitions and lasting benefits realisation.Your expertise will guide innovative solutions to change challenges, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and strategic program benefits.
You will lead stakeholder engagement efforts, develop impactful communication materials, and coach leaders to effectively manage change.
With a strong focus on collaboration and relationship-building, you'll work across diverse portfolios, bringing clarity and cohesion to large-scale initiatives.This is your chance to shape meaningful change at one of Australia's leading universities, driving improved processes and outcomes for a wide range of stakeholders.
Join us in building a more adaptive and agile UQ.

Key responsibilities will include:Review, refine and execute innovative change management and communication strategies to support complex, multi-project initiatives.Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, proactively identifying and mitigating risks to change success.Develop and deliver tailored communication materials, ensuring messaging is clear, engaging, and aligned with program objectives.Coach leaders and develop team capabilities to support successful adoption of change across diverse organisational groups.About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.Everyone here has a role to play.
As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world.
By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave17% superannuation contributions17.5% annual leave loadingAccess to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnightHealth and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate familyUQ Study for StaffAffordable parking (from just $5.75 a day)Salary packaging optionsAbout You

Extensive experience in change management, with a proven track record of delivering successful change programs in complex environments.Strong communication skills, with the ability to create clear, engaging, and tailored messaging for diverse audiences.Strategic thinker, able to navigate complex, multi-project initiatives while aligning change efforts with organisational goals.Proactive in identifying risks and challenges, with the ability to develop effective interventions to mitigate change impacts.Excellent relationship-building skills, capable of engaging stakeholders at all levels to drive collaboration and ensure program success.Skilled in coaching and developing teams, guiding leaders to effectively support their staff through periods of transition.The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia and a criminal check.Work Rights:You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Shane Pitman | Director, HR Transformation at ******.
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upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the 'About You' sectionResumeOther Information

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Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential.
The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues.
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