People Plus Senior Change & Training Manager (Grade 7)

Barwon Health; Geelong; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major regional healthcare provider in Geelong is seeking a Change & Training Manager to lead the design and execution of change strategies for implementing a new HRIS. This role involves collaboration with stakeholders and ensuring effective adoption of new processes and systems. The ideal candidate possesses strong change management and training skills. Benefits include salary packaging, annual leave, and strong professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Vibrant staff wellbeing program

Professional development opportunities

Attractive salary packaging benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in change management strategies.
• Proven track record in training delivery and development.
• Ability to engage with various stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute change and training strategies.
• Work closely with key stakeholders to understand organizational needs.
• Develop enterprise change management framework.

Skills

Change management

Training development

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

HRIS implementation

Job description

Employment Type - Temporary Full Time

Hours per fortnight - 80

Job Category - Administration - Human Resources

Req Id - 6603

• Enhance your career with the largest regional healthcare service in Victoria
• Join a vibrant team of dedicated professionals, where your passion will make a real difference
• Temporary full-time opportunity (80 hours per fortnight) until 30/09/2026 with ADO's, 5 weeks annual leave per annum and salary packaging

About Barwon Health

Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.

About The Facility

Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong’s CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.

About The Role

The Change & Training Manager is responsible for designing, leading, and executing enterprise change and training strategies to drive successful adoption of the People Plus Program, encompassing the implementation of a new Human Resources Information System (HRIS) for Barwon Health and 4 rural health services (Colac Area Health, Hesse Rural Health, Great Ocean Road Health and Timboon & District Healthcare Service.

This critical role will partner closely with the Project Manager, key stakeholders at the 4 rural health services, and Project Sponsor to understand the organisation’s people, culture, communication channels, and system experiences — ensuring that changes are effectively embedded and sustained.

The Change & Training Manager will develop and deliver an enterprise change management framework, oversee all change and training activities, and build capability across participating Health Services to support staff through the transition. The role will also work collaboratively with internal communication, key internal People and Culture teams, and project delivery teams to ensure alignment, minimise disruption, and enhance user adoption across all impacted areas.

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

About The Culture

You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality services. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace. Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health’s commitment to professional development.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career
• Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

About Geelong

Derived from the local Wadawurrung Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean ‘Tongue of Land’. Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes. Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers. Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast. Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes.

Diversity and Inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, and family structures. We proudly support LGBTIQA+ inclusion and are committed to a safe and inclusive workplace for all.

We Encourage Applications From

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples
• LGBTIQA+ community members
• People of all gender identities
• People with disability
• Culturally and linguistically diverse communities

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail]

Barwon Health is a totally smoke-free workplace.

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au).

Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance.

Please note we do not accept resumes via email.

This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.

Contact person: Sarah Albon

Email: [e-mail]

Application closing date: 5th December 2025

Position Description

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