Fmp Change Lead

Prime opportunity for an FMP Change Lead to join Swinburne
- Full time, fixed Term (until Aug 2026), based in Hawthorn
- Attractive Salary and Hybrid working environment.

**About the Role**
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Change Lead to join our Finance Modernisation Program.

Swinburne University of Technology, a dual-sector institution renowned for its strong industry and community engagement, is driven by a vision to unite people and technology to build a better world. The university aims to create tomorrow's technology and develop the human talent needed for a digital, tech-rich future, inspired by a shared sense of purpose.

Under the Enterprise Project Management Office, Swinburne's change practice effectively manages and leads change initiatives. The Finance Modernisation Program (FMP) is a significant project aimed at upgrading Swinburne's finance system. The Change Lead, reporting to the Deputy Director, Portfolio Delivery, will manage this transformation by preparing, equipping, and supporting individuals through the change journey. This role involves designing, delivering, and managing internal change activities, communication, training, and engagement, while liaising with internal stakeholders and external consultants to develop a suitable change plan.

**About You**
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

- Develop and implement plans: Create actionable deliverables for change management, including communications, sponsor roadmap, coaching, training, and resistance management plans. Develop a comprehensive communications and engagement plan.
- Assess and strategize: Evaluate the scope and impact of changes to determine a suitable change strategy. Conduct training needs analysis and develop relevant training materials.
- Build relationships and networks: Establish change networks and build strong relationships with stakeholders, including senior leaders and project teams. Manage stakeholder resistance and ensure user readiness.
- Integrate and track: Integrate change management activities into the project plan, track change adoption and effectiveness, and report issues. Identify and prepare risk mitigation tactics.
- Support and improve: Support senior leaders, consult with the project team, and drive business change aligned with organizational strategy. Commit to teamwork, maintain a supportive work environment, and continuously seek improvements.

**For more information on this role, please refer to the Job Description.**

**Qualifications**: A postgraduate degree level qualification in a relevant discipline with subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

**About Swinburne University of Technology**
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university - one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

- Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
- Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
- Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
- Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

**To Apply**
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.

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**Applications Close: Sunday 27th of April at 11.59 pm**

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

**Diversity, Equity and Inclusion**
Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.
- As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant._

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