Change Manager - Fusion

Southern NSW Local Health District; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 138,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Gym discounts

EAP

Extra annual leave

Job summary

NSW Health Pathology is seeking a Change Manager Level 3 to lead change management within the Fusion Program, developing strategies and plans that maximise the adoption of new systems and processes across NSW.

This 38-hour-per-week temporary role based in St Leonards includes alternative sites, offering a supportive team culture, a competitive salary range, and opportunities to work with leaders preparing staff for new technologies.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience applying a structured change management approach and delivering projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to collaborate with stakeholders for high-quality outcomes.
• Strong analytical and prioritisation skills to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Proficiency with Office 365 and related apps to support change, engagement, reporting and training.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement change management strategies and plans for adoption of new systems and processes.
• Support stakeholder and employee engagement initiatives to build awareness and readiness.
• Identify change impacts, support communications and training activities, monitor readiness.
• Guide leaders and managers to help teams adapt to new technologies and ways of working.

Skills

Structured change management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical/problem solving

Microsoft Office 365

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time up until October 2027 with potential for ongoing employment

Position Classification:Health Manager Level 3

Remuneration:$137,525.00 - $156,231.00 per annum + Superannuation

Hours Per Week:38

Location: St Leonards, alternative work locations in Zenith Centre, Chatswood, and Newcastle

Applications Close: 27 September 2026 - 11:59pm

About the opportunity

Want to be part of something special? Join a high performing team with a great culture to transform patient care and pathology service delivery across NSW.

What you'll be doing

Fusion is a comprehensive program of work that aims to standardise, streamline and integrate pathology services as part of the Single Digital Patient Record (SDPR) implementation across NSW.

The primary focus of the Change Manager role in the Fusion Program is to develop and implement change management strategies and plans that maximise the adoption and sustainment of new systems, processes and ways of working delivered through the Fusion Program. The role is responsible for supporting stakeholder and employee engagement initiatives that build awareness, readiness and commitment to change, while minimising resistance and disruption to business operations.

The Change Manager will identify and address change impacts, support communication and training activities, and monitor organisational readiness to ensure successful transition and benefit realisation. The role will also provide support and guidance to people leaders, managers and supervisors as they help their teams adapt to new technologies, processes and ways of working.

What we can offer you

Financial Benefits - Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits

Work-life Balance - Up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to Annual Leave (for full-time employees)

Professional Growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning

Health & Wellbeing - Fitness Passport gym discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.

Information for applicants

NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We value, and welcome all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

NSW Health Pathology is committed to providing accessibility and reasonable accommodations and ensuring our recruitment process is flexible, inclusive, and free from barriers, promoting equal opportunities for all to succeed. Please reach out if you need adjustments.

NSW Health Pathology is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce in public health. For Aboriginal candidates, support is available through the Stepping Up website

You must have valid working rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment to be eligible to apply.

All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2026_004 for more detail. The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.

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Desired qualifications and skills

• Demonstrated experience in applying a structured change management approach and methodology, leading change management and an established history of successful project delivery.
• Exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal) including the ability to collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the capacity to successfully manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office 365 and other business, project and collaboration applications, with the ability to leverage tools to support change management activities, stakeholder engagement, communications, reporting and training initiatives.

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