Change Manager, Environmental Sustainability

Australian National University; Canberra; On-site; AUD 142,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian National University (ANU) invites applications for a Change Manager, Environmental Sustainability. Based in Acton ACT, the role leads change programs to embed environmental sustainability into planning and decision-making across the University, reducing environmental footprint and supporting climate action.

A strong background in organisational change and stakeholder engagement is essential. The position offers a substantial salary package and potential for full-time or 0.8FTE, with a

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications and/or substantial experience in organisational and behavioural change.

Responsibilities

• Lead organisational and behavioural change programs to drive positive environmental sustainability outcomes across ANU.
• Shape and lead change management strategies that influence planning and decision‑making within the University.
• Build a climate‑literate, climate‑capable culture and drive practical communications approaches.

Skills

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Leadership

Education

Postgraduate qualifications

Job description

Change Manager, Environmental Sustainability

Australian National University – Acton ACT

Classification: ANU Senior Manager 1 (Admin)
Salary package:$141,637 - $148,403 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full-Time (Continuing) or Part-Time (0.8FTE)

Position Description and Selection Criteria:PD&PEWER_ANUSM1_ChangeManager.pdf

In 1946, ANU was founded to help rebuild a changing world. We’re still at it, 80 years later. For generations, our people have turned curiosity into ideas that have shaped Australia and our region. Learn more about ANU, our history and the community that has shaped us: ANU at 80

Position overview

An exciting opportunity to lead meaningful change at ANU — driving how the University plans, operates and makes decisions to respond to climate change and build long-term environmental sustainability.

Lead organisational and behavioural change programs to drive positive environmental sustainability outcomes and embed environmental considerations into planning and decision‑making across ANU:

• Join a dynamic, high‑impact team helping deliver the University’s strategy while reducing its environmental footprint
• Shape and lead change management strategies that will influence how a major Australian university operates for years to come
• Bring your expertise in organisational and behavioural change to a role with real visibility and impact

We’re working to empower the ANU community to act and lead on environmental sustainability — embedding it across planning, decision‑making, operations, research and teaching. The Environmental Sustainability Plan 2026-30 addresses three strategic drivers ‑ climate action, nature conservation and the circular economy; through five pathways (governance, operations, Indigenous cultural knowledge, engagement and behaviour change, and integration with research and teaching); and across eight pillars (energy, built environment, transport, water, landscapes & ecosystems, waste & recycling, goods & services and climate risk).

This role is central to bringing the ANU Environmental Sustainability Plan to life, building capability right across the University. Through co‑designed programs, accessible resources, training and engaging communications, our goal is to build a culture where making sustainable choices is second nature to how we work.

As Change Manager, you’ll drive practical, effective change management and communications approaches focused on improving environmental outcomes at both an organisational and individual behaviour level, managing a small team. You’ll play a lead role in building a climate‑literate, climate‑capable culture across ANU, supporting the goal of reducing our environmental footprint (including but not limited to greenhouse gas emissions) and adapting to emerging climate impacts.

To excel in this role, you’ll bring relevant postgraduate qualifications and/or substantial experience in organisational and behavioural change within a large, complex institution. Experience with environmental sustainability‑related change and engagement programs will be highly regarded. We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds who can demonstrate genuine impact in this space. Above all, you’re a confident communicator, collaborator and problem‑solver with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to bring people along with you.

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Application information

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The preferred candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia and will be required to complete mandatory pre‑employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender‑Based Violence.