Organisational Change Manager at RMIT University

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Organisational Change Management, Change Impact Analysis, Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Change Strategy, Risk Management, Dependency Management, Negotiation, Facilitation, Relationship Management, Planning, Organization, Time Management, Prosci Methodology, Technology Projects, People Management

Industry

Education Management

Description

Overview: Full-time, Fixed Term 12 Month position HEW 9 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working Position Summary The Organisational Change Manager (OCM) sits within the OCM Practice in Portfolio & Planning. The role partners with other Change Managers within the Student Experience Tapestry program and works with Program leadership (including the Executive Director) to deliver coordinated change outcomes. The Student Experience Tapestry program is a large‑scale initiative that weaves together several signature student experience threads to strengthen RMIT’s systems and transform students’ lives. As an Organisational Change Manager, you will shape and deliver organisational change across assigned projects within the program. This includes defining change scope, developing and delivering change materials, supporting stakeholder engagement, and delivering clear communications. You will work closely with other Tapestry Program Organisational Change Managers, Project Managers, and Program leadership (including the Executive Director) to align delivery with the program‑level change strategy and roadmap. Acting as a conduit for change activity, you will support executive decisions by consolidating impacts, surfacing dependencies, and escalating risks and issues. ·Consolidate and maintain program‑wide stakeholder matrices and engagement plans ·Identify join‑up opportunities, overlaps, and dependencies across the program ·Contribute to consistent and streamlined communication and messaging across the program ·Align timelines, activities, and change artefacts with other Program Organisational Change Managers ·Identify opportunities to reduce duplication and improve efficiency across change delivery http://www.rmit.edu.au/its Key Selection Criteria ·Minimum 4 years’ strong experience as an OCM practitioner. ·Experience in the application of an OCM methodology (such as PROSCI). ·Experience in OCM end-to-end delivery within projects including Change Impact Analysis, Communications, Engagement, and Learning/Training & Development fundamentals. ·Experience in managing change in complex, ambiguous, dynamic environments. ·Experience in developing and implementing OCM strategy for projects. ·Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, facilitation and relationship skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with key stakeholders and develop effective relationships with diverse staff at all levels. ·Excellent communication skills both written and verbal: ability to articulate messages to a variety of audiences and all organisational levels, including executive level. ·Outstanding planning and organisation skills along with outstanding levels of productivity in terms of attention to detail, accuracy, time management and speed. ·Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, own tasks/deadlines, take accountability for delivering quality outcomes, manage priorities, and adapt to moving timeframes. Desirable: ·Exposure to tertiary education sector. ·Experience in OCM delivery for technology/innovation projects. ·People management skills, including experience in coaching other staff. Qualifications ·Degree in Information Technology, and/or related Vendor Certifications. ·CCNA or CCNP level certifications - highly desirable Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check. About the Portfolio The Operations Portfolio enables an integrated, enterprise-wide delivery for the best practice student and staff experience. The Portfolio incorporates the following business units: Enterprise Projects and Business Performance (EPBP), Communications, People, Information and Technology Services (ITS), Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Procurement and Vietnam Operations. The Portfolio houses significant drivers and delivery components across the staff and student journeys and enables overall experience for both groups. The Portfolio is integral in bringing the RMIT strategy to life, across the globe. Each of these functions supports the global operations of the University both directly as well as through its controlled entities. The Information Technology Services (ITS) function provides RMIT University with current and emerging Technology systems and services. Our vision of “unleashing technologies to enable great experiences for RMIT communities” supports a proactive and leading-edge technology ecosystem, mindset and delivery empowering the advancement of the University’s commitment to advancing Lifelong Learners. To Apply Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page. For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Marcus Logan via email marcus.logan@rmit.edu.au. Position Description Please note, if you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to RMIT's Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. Due to recent upgrades, position description links may not work on LinkedIn advertisements. #LI-Hybrid Applications Close: 9 Apr 2026 11.59 pm RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. In line with RMIT University’s commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a gender‑based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre‑employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT’s safety obligations. At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers. We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. Culture Our Values inspire us, wherever we are in the world, and guide how we live and work together. Imagination. Integrity. Courage. Passion. Impact. Inclusion. What unites us is our purpose and our values; they are at the heart of who we are, what we stand for, how we make decisions and connect with each other. Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. RMIT exists to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work. You will be a part of a productive and collaborative team, who values working relationships and outcomes through open and inclusive planning, continuous information sharing and transparent work practices. Find out what makes RMIT a great place to work

Responsibilities

The Organisational Change Manager will shape and deliver organizational change across assigned projects within the Student Experience Tapestry program, including defining change scope, developing materials, and supporting stakeholder engagement. This role acts as a conduit for change activity, consolidating impacts, surfacing dependencies, and escalating risks to support executive decisions.