Change Analyst / Contract

Talent Corp; Sydney; On-site; AUD 129,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent International is partnering with a leading Australian university to hire a Change Analyst for a contract role focused on organisational transformation.

You will work with stakeholders across the university to manage change, develop plans, and ensure adoption of new processes, governance and systems. The role emphasises change readiness, communications and risk mitigation to support a successful program rollout.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience supporting organisational change and transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct change impact assessments and business readiness activities.

Skills

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Communications

Documentation

Analytical thinking

Prioritisation

Job description

Change Analyst | Higher Education | Contract

Initial contract until June 2027, with potential for extension

Talent International is partnering with one of Australia's leading universities to recruit an experienced Change Analyst to support a significant organisational transformation program.

The program focuses on improving how the organisation manages third‑party arrangements, introducing new processes, systems and governance frameworks to strengthen compliance, risk management and operational oversight.

Working closely with stakeholders across the organisation, you'll support change management activities, stakeholder engagement and business readiness to ensure the successful adoption of new ways of working.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct change impact assessments and business readiness activities.
• Undertake stakeholder analysis and support engagement planning.
• Develop change management plans, communications and supporting materials.
• Identify change-related risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Prepare progress reports and updates for program stakeholders and governance forums.
• Work with stakeholders to document current and future state processes and requirements.
• Support the broader adoption of new systems, processes and governance frameworks.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience supporting organisational change and transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with change management methodologies such as Prosci/ADKAR.
• Experience conducting change impact assessments and business readiness activities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience preparing change documentation, reports and stakeholder materials.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and documentation capabilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work both independently and collaboratively.

What's on Offer

• Initial contract until June 2027, with potential for extension.
• Opportunity to contribute to a major university‑wide transformation initiative.
• Work closely with stakeholders across multiple business areas.
• Support meaningful organisational change and the adoption of improved processes and technology.