Change & Capability Lead

About the job
As our Change & Capability Lead you will be responsible for developing a portfolio change management capability to support projects being delivered across Swinburne University of Technology. You will lead the centralised change team as it transitions from Information Technology to the People & Culture function with a focus on developing the change management capability of the broader organisation. You will be key in establishing a Change Management Centre of Expertise ensuring the development and adoption of a standardized and people focused change methodology and toolset.

The ideal candidate has previous experience leading a change practice, building organisational capabilities and managing large scale change activites. You will have exceptional communication skills and be able to negotiate the university landscape.

This is the perfect role for a change professional ready to build and influence the capabilities of a large organisation.

About Swinburne
Swinburne is a progressive university that aims to increase Australia’s capacity in science, technology and innovation as the drivers of modern, internationalised economies and workplaces. Our university is focused on high-impact global research, high-quality teaching and active engagement with both industry and the community.

About you
To be successful in the role, you will have:
• A postgraduate degree level qualification in a relevant discipline with subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Extensive and broad change management experience across all areas of organisational change including large scale IT projects.
• Demonstrated experience or leading a change management practice, with an ability to understand the program of work and ensure projects are adequately resourced
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and influencing skills including the ability to develop effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders and staff from different levels within the organisation.

A full list of the selection criteria is available within the position description.

Benefits 
• Participate in regular staff and management development programs
• Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre (HALC) discounted memberships
• Salary package your car parking, superannuation and vehicle lease plans.

Discover more discounts when you start at Swinburne. Receive movie tickets and staff membership options at the Swinburne bookshop. There's news subscriptions and computer and software discounts on offer.

Further information and how to apply
The diverse culture within Swinburne is a source of strength. We are proud to be recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality 2018 and of key initiatives such as our Pride@Swinburne Strategic Action Plan and our Reconciliation Action Plan which are integral components of our 2025 vision to be world class university creating social and economic impact through science, technology and innovation. Swinburne has also received the Victorian “High Commendation” Multicultural Excellence Award (Business Category).

To view the position description or to start an application click on 'apply' at the bottom of this page and submit a resume and short cover letter .

For further information about the position, please contact James Meyer (Recruitment Consultant) via email jamesmeyer@swin.edu.au

Please note, shortlisting will occur during the advertising period.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Recruitment team on staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au

Should you require further support for an interview due to special needs or consideration, please contact our Diversity Consultant, Dr. Walter Robles, on inclusion@swin.edu.au For support or queries related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment, please contact DeadlyCareers@swin.edu.au.

Applications close at 5pm, Sunday 12 May 2019

 

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