Change and Communications Manager

About the role

Mater's Group Finance Team has an exciting opportunity for a Change and Communications Manager to join the team in this full time, maximum term 12-month contract based at Newstead.

The Change and Communications Manager will lead enterprise-wide change across Mater Health's Finance, Procurement, and Supply Chain functions during the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations implementation. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, the role will shape the change and communications vision, identify risks and opportunities and engage stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities include strategising, planning, and executing change management and communications activities to ensure business readiness and sustained adoption of new processes and systems.

Salary: Commensurate with experience plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 access to many staff benefits

What you'll be doing

This role is crucial for fostering a positive change narrative and ensuring the long-term success of the transformation at Mater.

• Develop and implement enterprise-level change management strategy aligned with transformation objectives
• Conduct stakeholder assessments to identify change risks and readiness needs
• Design and deploy change plans to support end-user engagement and process adoption
• Lead development of tailored communications strategy for diverse audiences
• Support executive leaders with messaging and presentation materials
• Collaborate with training teams to ensure learning interventions align with change plan
• Maintain change documentation, logs, and risk registers
• Apply continuous improvement to change and communications approaches based on feedback

About you

The ideal candidate will have senior-level experience in ERP transformations, particularly in Procure-to-Pay, possess strong leadership skills, and understand change dynamics in large, clinically focused environments.

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business, Change Management, or related field, required
• Postgraduate qualifications in Organisational Change, Communications, or Project Management, preferred
• Change Management certification or equivalent experience in structured change programs is highly desired
• 5 years' experience leading organisational change and communication initiatives in complex environments
• Proven experience supporting large-scale ERP or business transformation programs
• Understanding of contemporary change practices and agile delivery models is advantageous
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to distill complex concepts clearly
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, influencing stakeholders and managing multiple priorities

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland's largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We're leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it's our people who make the difference.

We're looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you'll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland's Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

For more information specific to the role, please view the PD here – Role Description - Change and Coms

Applications close on Tuesday, 10th June 2025. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.