Change and Adoption Manager

About the role

Western Sydney University is recruiting a full-time, ongoing Change and Adoption Manager (HEW Level 9) based at the Parramatta South campus, with flexible working arrangements. The role leads change planning, delivery, stakeholder engagement and adoption across a range of strategic projects, leading a small team of change and communication resources.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver change strategies for major programs and projects, using change impact assessments and stakeholder mapping to identify people impacts, adoption risks and support needed.
• Build change and adoption plans covering stakeholder engagement, key messages, communications and training needs, working with program teams, internal communication specialists and senior leaders.
• Coordinate activities against program milestones and run forums that build understanding and readiness.
• Develop practical change frameworks and tools that strengthen organisational capability and support consistent delivery.
• Advise on resourcing requirements and report to governance bodies on the people and change aspects of program delivery.

Required profile

• Degree in Management, Business, Communications, Human Resources or a related field, and/or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience developing and delivering change strategies for large, complex programs.
• Demonstrated experience developing organisational change frameworks, tools and approaches.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including experience working with senior executives.
• Evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application.

Required skills

• Sound knowledge and practical application of contemporary change management methodologies.
• Stakeholder mapping and engagement.

What we offer

• Salary of $139,747 - $149,238 per annum, plus 17% superannuation and leave loading.
• Staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice for onsite parking and novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Free Employee Assistance Program, annual flu vaccination, Fitness Passport membership and discounted private health cover.
• Onsite childcare at several campuses, with possible discounts and salary packaging.

Applications are made only through the University's online recruitment system, which includes screening questions; the closing date is 19 November 2026.