• Build a future-focused digital ecosystem at UC
• UC Level 8, Salary Range $113,289 pa - $126,361 pa plus 17% Super
• Full Time, Fixed Term Opportunity until December 2026

About us:

Join University of Canberra where we walk together to foster an inclusive community. Together, we endeavour to empower, connect, and exchange knowledge with our diverse people, cultures, and environments.

We stand firm and dedicated to upholding fundamental values such as inclusivity, honouring Indigenous cultures (Narragunnawali), driving positive change, nurturing curiosity, and promoting collaborative efforts. We are committed to leading the national education sector in championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility via Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032. UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

About the opportunity:

The University of Canberra is seeking a dynamic Project Change Manager (Curriculum Management) to lead the people side of change across key digital initiatives under our ambitious Digital Master Plan (DMP). This role is pivotal to the success of the Stabilise Phase—the foundational first three years of our ten-year digital journey. You will play a central role in ensuring operational stability and embedding digital capabilities, with a particular focus on changes to our Curriculum Management System.

Key Responsibilities:

As a member of the Digital Initiatives team, you will:

• Develop and implement change management strategies tailored to digital projects.
• Create and deliver communication plans, training programs, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Collaborate with project teams, sponsors, and stakeholders to ensure successful adoption.
• Assess change readiness and stakeholder impact using best practice frameworks like ADKAR and Kotter’s.
• Identify and mitigate risks and resistance to change.
• Integrate change management with project delivery and governance.
• Monitor and evaluate change effectiveness, adjusting strategies as needed.
• Apply sound judgment and initiative in a dynamic, agile environment.

About You

To thrive in this role, you will bring:

• Extensive experience in change management, ideally within digital transformation or complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of change management methodologies (e.g., ADKAR, Kotter’s).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build trust.
• A collaborative and proactive mindset, with creative problem-solving abilities.
• A commitment to UC’s values and a passion for inclusive, transparent, and empowering change.
• Experience in higher education or curriculum management systems (highly desirable).

Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:

The University offers excellent conditions and benefits such as:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Family-friendly policies
• On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Childcare facilities.
• Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts)
• Innovative work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)

Eligibility:

• Applicants who wish to apply for this position should have valid Australian working rights at the time of submission.
• The successful applicant will require a police check as part of their pre-employment check.

How to apply: To be considered for this position, please apply with your Resume and a cover letter explaining what skills you would bring to the role. We kindly ask that you take this opportunity to align your resume with the Position Description, ensuring that your skills and experience are clearly articulated in connection with the specific requirements of the role.

If you are initially shortlisted, you may be asked to complete an online one-way video interview. There will be a list of pre-set questions that will need to be answered within a stipulated time.

For job specific information: please contact Katarina Pavkovic - Program Manager, Digital Initiatives - [email protected]

For recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Solutions team on 02 6206 3867 or email [email protected]. If you would like to request a reasonable adjustment to the selection process, please feel free to contact us.

Closing date: 11.55pm, Sunday 3 August 2025