Change Manager

• Partner with diverse stakeholders to deliver meaningful change and ensure long-term adoption of digital solutions
• Join a collaborative and forward-thinking Digital Technology Solutions team
• Positions starting in 2026

Be challenged and imagine with us

Digital transformation is at the heart of the University of Newcastle’s strategic direction — and we’re seeking a number of experienced Change Managers to help make it happen.

In 2026, the University of Newcastle will continue its exciting program of work in a range of fields including implementation of Generative AI tools, Cyber Security initiatives, enterprise Service Management (ServiceNow), enterprise CRM (Microsoft Dynamics), audio visual technology (Zoom), HR (SAP) and research systems.

Working closely with initiative teams in the Delivery Practice, you’ll be responsible for ensuring stakeholders are informed, equipped, and motivated to embrace transformation.

In this role you will:

• Lead the development and delivery of change strategies that support successful adoption and long-term benefits across programs and initiatives.
• Develop and execute engagement strategies with a wide range of stakeholders to build trust, gain buy-in, and manage resistance effectively.
• Create and prepare communication plans that are purpose driven and customer centric, ensuring alignment across departments and consistent messaging.
• Design and deliver training and support materials that empower users and promote self-service learning.

These roles are full time positions, up to 2-years fixed term, located at the Callaghan Campus (Awabakal land). All positions will commence in 2026.

How will you inspire us?

You will have:

• Proven change management expertise within digital environments, ideally in large, complex organisations with experience of the relevant technologies.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to bring people on the journey – even in challenging circumstances.
• Experience of PROSCI or other change methodologies
• A pragmatic, resilient approach and genuine enthusiasm for delivering positive outcomes in a collaborative team setting.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience of the related technologies and/or Higher Education.

What we offer

In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively. 

These include: 

• Competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience + superannuation
• 17% super and salary packaging.
• Additional University Holiday days, generous personal, life, and parental leave, annual leave loading, and additional purchased leave scheme.
• Discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more.
• A range of support and wellbeing programs.

For more information on benefits and conditions, please follow this link.

 About our University

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability.

Your next steps

Important information before you apply:

• If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ (or equivalent) to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy from the Related Documents section before commencing your application.
• Applications for this position will only be accepted from those with Australian residency or a valid work permit.

Your application must include:

• Your resume.
• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity.
• A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed in the job description

Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document. This document should not exceed 3 pages.

We value diversity and strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free. If you require an alternative pathway to view the Position Description or to submit an application, please reach out to employment@newcastle.edu.au.

We also seek to provide a fair chance to all applicants by providing reasonable adjustments where required during the assessment and interview phases of the recruitment process.

 Contact Us

For specific position enquiries, please contact Narelle Kidner, Senior Manager, Customer Success on (02) 4055 3087 or via email at narelle.kidner@newcastle.edu.au

Having technical difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au Please note, we do not accept email applications.

Closing date: Thursday 4th December 2025 at 11.59pm AEDT

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you!

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