Senior Change Analyst, Academic Excellence Program at GDG on Campus | University of Sydney

Camperdown, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

154260.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Change Management, Analytical Support, Operational Delivery, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Change Capability, Project Management, Data Modelling, Negotiation, Influencing Skills, Change Readiness, Training Design, Compliance, WHS Practices, Strategic Vision

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

3 year full time, fixed term opportunity Play a key role in shaping and delivering change across the University’s Academic Excellence Program Base Salary $146,197 - $154,260 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity As the Senior Change Analyst, Academic Excellence Program, you will contribute directly to one of the University’s flagship transformation initiatives aimed at enhancing quality, consistency and impact across the academic lifecycle. You will provide expert analytical support and lead the operational delivery of change activities that enable successful adoption of reforms across faculties, schools and professional units. Working under broad direction, you will partner with the Senior Manager, Change, project teams and academic/business stakeholders to ensure the Academic Excellence Program is effectively embedded, scalable and sustainable across the University This role suits an experienced change practitioner who thrives in complex environments and is motivated by enabling positive and sustainable change. Your key responsibilities will be to: contribute to shaping and refining change delivery approaches to align with the University’s strategic vision execution of change activities, ensuring milestones, timeframes and resources are effectively managed lead assessments of change‑related risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies identify and address operational readiness gaps across academic and professional areas design and deliver targeted training and development to strengthen change capability and resilience drive stakeholder engagement by liaising with cross‑functional teams to support collaborative initiatives support reporting, integration, and compliance obligations across the Academic Excellence Program contribute to streamlining risk management, WHS practices, and preparation for internal evaluations. About you demonstrated experience delivering change management within large organisations, preferably in the higher education sector strong knowledge of change management methodologies and project management principles high‑level analytical, problem‑solving and data‑modelling capabilities proven ability to plan and manage the people, processes and systems aspects of change strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments postgraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of training and experience industry‑recognised OCM certification such as PROSCI (desirable) Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply Application Question As part of your application, we kindly ask that you address the question below and submit it with your Resume and Cover Letter Provide a recent example of when you identified an operational readiness gap or change-related risk that others had overlooked. ⦁ How did you identify it? ⦁ What mitigation actions did you put in place? ⦁ What would have happened if you hadn't intervened? For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Kale Claffey Recruitment Operations by email to kale.claffey@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Wednesday 08 April 2026 11:59 PM Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! So once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! The University values are excellence, trust and accountability. The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. The University of Sydney may conduct routine pre-employment checks before an appointment is made. Want to know more about working at the University of Sydney? https://www.sydney.edu.au/about-us.html

Responsibilities

The Senior Change Analyst will provide expert analytical support and lead the operational delivery of change activities to ensure the successful adoption of reforms across the Academic Excellence Program. Key duties include shaping change delivery approaches, managing change activities, assessing risks, identifying operational readiness gaps, and designing targeted training.