Head of Change, Projects and Innovation Capability at Carey

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Change management, Project management, Portfolio management, Stakeholder engagement, Strategic leadership, Business analysis, Process improvement, Governance frameworks, People leadership, Conflict resolution, Performance oversight, Information management, Communication, Strategic planning, Transformation management

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

Description

The Role: The Head of Change, Projects & Innovation Capability is a senior leadership role responsible for leading business-led initiatives that enhance Carey’s organisational capability and optimise processes to enable educational and operational excellence. Reporting within the Deputy Principal – Quality and Innovation (DP-QI) portfolio, the role ensures transformation and improvement initiatives align with the School’s strategic aspirations, are governed effectively, executed with excellence, and supported by robust change management and stakeholder engagement. This position provides strategic direction and practical leadership for a diverse portfolio of projects, enabling sustainable organisational growth, continuous evolution, and innovation. This is a full-time permanent position based at the Kew campus. Success Measures: * Demonstrated experience leading complex stakeholder environments * High level of political and organisational awareness, with the ability to influence outcomes through consultation, credibility and trusted relationships * Strong alignment between initiatives and School strategy * Consistent, high‑quality project delivery outcomes * High levels of staff adoption and capability uplift * Effective governance with clear business ownership * Improved organisational maturity in change and project management Key Skills and Experience: * Proven senior leadership experience in business-led change, transformation, or portfolio delivery within a school or education environment, or a similarly complex and regulated setting * Minimum 5 years in change management and stakeholder engagement, including more than 3 years in a leadership capacity * Excellent people leadership skills, including team development, conflict resolution, and performance oversight * Strong capability in project, program, and portfolio management methodologies * Strong business analysis, information management, and process improvement skills * Experience establishing governance frameworks and operating models * Tertiary qualification in Business, Change Management, Project Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience * Project management certification * Strong business mindset with the ability to translate strategy into action * Influential communicator able to engage School Executives, staff, and partners * Structured, disciplined, and outcomes-focused * Comfortable leading ambiguity and complex change * Collaborative leader who values partnership between business and technology methodology * Change management certification is highly desirable A valid Employee Working with Children Check is a requirement of employment for this position. Our commitment to Child Safety: Our community is committed to promoting child safety, student empowerment and cultural safety, with a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and neglect. We encourage active student participation in maintaining a safe environment and routinely implement policy updates and improvements to safeguard our students. All members of the Carey community, including staff, parents, alumni and volunteers share the responsibility of maintaining student safety at all times. You can read more about Carey’s Child Safety policies here [https://www.carey.com.au/about-carey/policies]. How do I apply? Click "Apply Now" to submit your CV and cover letter by 5:00pm 19 April 2026. To find out more about this opportunity, download the Position Description here [https://careylink.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/HCM-PositionDescriptions/IQCVRbPGXricR4dQ9yH94lS_AdsJd-FvPg8e1BVvK3zEHCI]. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Learn more about our community: Carey is a leading co-educational school for students from Early Learning to Year 12 (IB & VCE). Our cohort is made up of approximately 2700 students who are supported by over 600 passionate and experienced staff. Our vibrant community is also enriched by a number of dedicated volunteers and engaged alumni. With five extraordinary campuses, we create inspiring spaces where learning thrives and where new opportunities await enthusiastic educators. * Kew Learning Campus – ELC – Year 12 * Dovale Learning Campus – ELC – Year 6 * Bulleen Sports Complex * Outdoor Education Site - Banksia Peninsula * Experiential Learning Facility - Mission Beach in Far North Queensland Carey offers a nurturing workplace where innovation is celebrated and both personal and professional growth is actively supported. Carey Baptist Grammar School reserves the right to close this advertisement at any time. Carey is an inclusive workplace where everyone is celebrated, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical ability and religious or political beliefs. We adopt a whole-school approach to providing an environment of mutual respect, fairness, equity and justice. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands and waters surrounding us and pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.

Responsibilities

The Head of Change, Projects and Innovation Capability leads business-led initiatives to enhance organizational capability and operational excellence. This role provides strategic direction for a diverse project portfolio while ensuring effective governance and robust change management.