Change Manager - Timetabling

University of the Sunshine Coast; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 119,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

17% Superannuation

Professional development

Job summary

University of the Sunshine Coast is seeking an experienced Change Manager, Timetabling, to lead organisational change and communications for a university-wide timetabling transformation. You will work with project teams to assess readiness, manage resistance and embed new processes across the university.

The role requires postgraduate change management qualifications and extensive experience, with strong relationship-building and strategic advisory capabilities across complex environments.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications in organisational change, project management, communications or a related discipline.
• Extensive knowledge of contemporary organisational change management approaches.
• Significant experience leading change and transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of change management and communication activities across the project lifecycle.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across the University; conduct impact and readiness assessments.
• Provide expert change management advice across projects, managing risks and ensuring continuous improvement.

Skills

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Organisational change

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in organisational change

Job description

• Information Technology Services | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
• Level 8, $118,986 - $134,756 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time (36.25 hrs per week), fixed term appointment for 12 months
  

The Opportunity

UniSC’s PACE Learning and Teaching Model is a major University-wide transformation designed to enhance the student learning experience and support contemporary approaches to teaching and learning. Its implementation is creating new opportunities to improve how students, academics and professional staff engage with learning, teaching and timetabling, supported by new processes, systems and ways of working.

As the Change Manager, Timetabling, you will lead organisational change and communication activities to support the successful adoption of new timetabling processes and ways of working across the University. Working closely with project teams and stakeholders, you will assess impacts and readiness, manage resistance, build stakeholder confidence and ensure change is effectively embedded, providing senior change management expertise across a complex, University-wide transformation

For more information, please visit us online: Information Technology

You will

• lead the planning and delivery of change management and communication activities across the project lifecycle to support successful adoption of new timetabling processes and ways of working;
• build strong relationships with stakeholders across the University, conducting impact and readiness assessments, identifying resistance and developing strategies to support effective change adoption; and
• provide expert change management advice across projects, managing risks and quality while contributing to the continuous improvement of change management frameworks, practices and organisational capability.

About you

You are an experienced change management professional with a strong track record of leading organisational change within complex environments. You bring a practical and people-focused approach to transformation, with the ability to understand business impacts, build readiness and support stakeholders through significant change.

A confident and collaborative relationship builder, you can influence stakeholders at all levels and navigate complex environments with empathy, diplomacy and sound business judgement. You are skilled at translating change objectives into practical strategies that engage people, manage resistance and support successful adoption.

You will possess:

• Postgraduate qualifications in organisational change, project management, communications or a related discipline, together with extensive relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of extensive experience and expertise;
• Extensive knowledge of contemporary organisational change management approaches and demonstrated experience applying them within complex service environments;
• Significant experience leading change and transformation initiatives, including change impact and readiness assessments, stakeholder engagement and adoption strategies;
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering communication, change management and training activities that support business transformation and successful adoption of change;
• Excellent business acumen, relationship management and facilitation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders, identify impacts, manage resistance and build readiness for change; and
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to exercise confidentiality, diplomacy, active listening, empathy and respect when working with diverse stakeholders and teams.
  

Don’t meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you’re excited about this role but your CV doesn’t align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact [e-mail] or call [phone].

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 20 September 2026.

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Nico Bekker
Director, Enterprise Portfolio and Delivery - Enterprise Portfolio and Delivery
Email: [e-mail]

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact [e-mail]

Discover UniSC

We’re all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. While we’re not the largest university, we are one of the fastest growing in Australia, now with over 2,000 staff across five campuses in South East Queensland and an expanding presence in major capital cities, and we’re making a big impact every day through ground-breaking research, a strong commitment to sustainability, high-performance sport, and award-winning alumni.

We are committed to delivering high-quality research and teaching that address major global and regional challenges, with established and emerging strengths in sustainability, environmental systems, biodiversity, aquaculture, preventative health and regional resilience. Our research excellence is internationally recognised through strong performance in global benchmarking, including leading rankings in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings for “Zero Hunger,” “Climate Action” and “Life on Land.” UniSC is also recognised for its teaching excellence, with a strong emphasis on student success, innovative and engaging learning experiences, and strong graduate outcomes that equip learners to make meaningful contributions in their chosen fields. As the only university operating within three UNESCO Biosphere Reserves and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, UniSC is uniquely positioned to leverage its natural environment to advance impactful research, teaching and partnerships that support sustainable futures, with sustainability embedded across all aspects of our teaching, research and operations.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment that encourages continuous professional development and provides the tools and resources to grow your career. We value the contributions of every team member and the role they play in our culture and success. We’re not afraid to do things differently, and we’re looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team working together to make a meaningful difference to local and global challenges.

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.