Change And Communications Manager

Overview Join to apply for the Change and Communications Manager role at The University of Queensland.
Location: St Lucia.
Type: Full-time, fixed term position for 12 months.
Base salary: in the range $115,645 - $129,654 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8).
About This Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Change and Communications Manager to lead the change management efforts for our Identity and Access Management (IAM) project — a critical initiative to strengthen the University's security posture.
Working in a highly collaborative environment with IT, Security, and Business teams, this role will drive user adoption and ensure a smooth transition to new IAM systems and processes while minimising disruption across the organisation.
Responsibilities Develop and execute a comprehensive change management strategy tailored to the IAM project Lead stakeholder engagement and communication activities to build awareness and support for change Design and deliver training programs and resources to enable successful adoption of new systems Identify risks, manage resistance, and embed sustainable change into business operations About You You will be a proactive and collaborative change professional with the expertise to lead complex IT transformation initiatives and the interpersonal skills to influence and support stakeholders across all levels of the organisation.
Key Capabilities Proven success in delivering change within large IT programs, ideally including Identity and Access capability uplift Experience in delivering change and communications in a university or higher education context is highly regarded Strong experience in consulting, partnering with and coaching senior leaders and stakeholders to achieve outcomes Expertise in planning and delivering clear, targeted communications to diverse audiences through multiple channels A results-driven, resilient, and positive approach, with the ability to work independently and in teams Postgraduate qualifications in organisational change, project management, business or related field, or equivalent experience/training Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the capacity to quickly learn new applications and tools Benefits Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave17% superannuation contributions17.5% annual leave loading Flexible working arrangements including hybrid options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight Health and wellness discounts, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to Employee Assistance Program for staff and immediate family UQ Study for Staff On-campus childcare options Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day)Salary packaging options Additional Information The successful candidate may be required to complete pre-employment checks including right to work in Australia, criminal check, and education check.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment.
Employer-sponsored work rights are not available.
Questions? For more information about this opportunity, contact Kim Holliday, Principal Project Manager, at k.holliday@uq.edu.au.
For application inquiries, reach the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, including the job reference number in the subject line.
To be considered, please upload your resume and a cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the About You section.
Important UQ is committed to an equitable and inclusive recruitment process.
If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs, contact talent@uq.edu.au.
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