Change Manager

Discover a fulfilling career at Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited (CESL)

We're seeking a Change Manager to deliver the change strategy for strategic initiatives including a major Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) rollout. In this pivotal role, you'll drive adoption, minimise disruption, and align people and processes to deliver lasting organisational impact.

Join our new Program Delivery Team in this exciting full-time, ongoing role reporting to the Head of Program Delivery. Make a real difference and be at the heart of CESL's transformation

The Position

• Title: Change Manager
• Salary per year: $110,000 - $145000 excluding superannuation (dependent upon experience)
• FTE / Hours per fortnight: 1 FTE – 76 hour per fortnight
• Employment Status: Ongoing
• Location: Bendigo
• Other Requirements: Employee Working With Children Check, National Police Check (or valid VIT) Drivers License
• Potential start date: October 2025

About The CESL Office

The CESL Office Team comprises of close to 150 employees working across 7 key functional areas, supporting over 50 schools and early childhood centres within the Sandhurst Diocese. We are a supportive and friendly team who are committed to working collaboratively with our schools to achieve the best outcomes possible for our students. With office locations in Bendigo, Wangaratta and Tatura.

About You

• Skilled in applying various change management methodologies across complex projects, ensuring smooth transitions and stakeholder alignment.
• Possess an in-depth understanding of ERP systems and their integration across organisational workflows, with hands-on experience supporting successful system adoptions.
• Able to design and implement effective training programs in collaboration with implementation partners, ensuring end-user readiness and confidence.
• Experienced in monitoring and evaluating enterprise-wide initiatives, measuring success against organisational goals and performance benchmarks.
• Fosters a culture of continuous improvement, empowering teams to embrace change and overcome resistance.
• Experienced in monitoring and evaluating enterprise-wide initiatives, measuring success against organisational goals and performance benchmarks.
• Ideally holds a degree in HR, Organisational Psychology, or a related field, along with Change Management certifications.

What We Offer You

• Flexible and Hybrid working options
• Competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
• Generous leave provisions for more quality time with family.
• Competitive remuneration plus superannuation.
• Career progression and growth opportunities.

Magnify Sandhurst

In 2025, a diocesan first, a comprehensive and exciting new learning and teaching program was simultaneously launched across over 50 Catholic schools in the Sandhurst Diocese.

Magnify Sandhurst will be introduced across 2025 to 2027, with each phase designed to bring measurable improvements in each learning environment.

Magnify Sandhurst is set to transform learning for students with more specific and explicit teaching practices, bringing greater consistency and a more predictable and effective education experience for all students.

The Magnify Sandhurst program combines evidence-based practices in teaching and learning to support each student's unique needs, strengths, and goals, focusing on strengthening core areas like literacy and numeracy, building supportive classroom environments, and integrating Catholic values in daily learning.

Learn more about Magnify Sandhurst.

Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited (CESL)

CESL governs over 50 schools and early childhood learning centres across Central and North Eastern Victoria, in large regional centres and small vibrant townships. As we 'Magnify Sandhurst' with a special focus on learner growth, teacher professional development and 'healthy and well communities', we are committed to working in partnership with leaders, students and families, providing innovation and excellence; inspired by the Catholic story. We feature large regional centres of Bendigo, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Shepparton and Echuca, as well as many smaller communities where making people feel welcome is a speciality. Our motto is 'Every Student, Every Teacher, Every School, Every Day'.

Diversity, Inclusion and Child Safety

CESL embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children.

Applications Close: Friday 12 September 5pm

Please ensure your application includes a cover letter, resume and a document addressing the Key Selection Criteria within the Position Description.

If you are interested in learning more about CESL or registering for future opportunities please visit our website here. For application assistance, please review our application guide here.