TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers
Change Manager
State-wide Opportunity (subject to TAFE NSW campus availability)
Temporary full-time until 20 September 2026
Total Remuneration Package $198,794 includes annual base salary $176,043 plus superannuation
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At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.
That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.
We invest in our people
At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.
We provide you with tools and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and a variety of flexible working options.
About the role
This position is responsible for the design, development and implementation of change management to successfully adopt and embed changes and address impacts relating to a large-scale ERP upgrade program. This role is also responsible for developing and implementing initiatives to address issues affecting project continuity ensuring project capability and momentum are maintained.
The role is associated with a digital platform upgrade that will impact the entire TAFE NSW organisation (both administrative staff as well as teachers). The project scope is a technical upgrade be design, with minimal business process change to aid a successful delivery. Therefore, consistent messaging to the business is critical. Regardless, there will be unavoidable changes to look and feel, as well as to certain processes, resulting in a recognised need for awareness and training.
About You
To excel in this position, you must be adept at integrating various projects and tasks to achieve cohesive outcomes. Your extensive expertise in change management methodologies, combined with a proven track record of driving significant organisational transformations, will be essential.
Effective communication across all organisational levels is crucial for establishing and maintaining strong stakeholder partnerships. You must be skilled at addressing complex challenges and managing competing priorities, demonstrating agility in adapting to evolving timelines and requirements. Your comprehensive skill set, and flexibility will be key to achieving positive results in this role.
Ideally, you have led large-scale change management programs within enterprise or government settings. Experience in change management within educational environments and teams will be highly regarded.
To be successful in this role, you will have:-
- Degree qualification in related field OR equivalent significant experience relevant to the role
- Demonstrated experience in the leading, managing, coordinating and supporting organisational change delivery in a large private or public sector organisation
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing change management plans to support successful project deployment
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Position Description.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion
We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks. If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.
A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!
Applications close 11.55pm AEST Sunday 21st September 2025
To apply for this role, click on 'apply now' and provide:
- Your current resume (in PDF format)
- Copies of your qualifications, if applicable (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role.
- Response to one targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words)
Targeted Question
Share an example of a project in which you led the development and execution of a change management strategy. Describe your planning approach, the innovative methods you used to overcome obstacles, and how you contributed to a successful rollout and measurable results.
Role-specific enquiries: contact Dawie Pienaar, Director Systems Group Delivery, via email dawie.pienaar@tafensw.edu.au
General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Talent Acquisition Advisor Shweta Yadav via email shweta.yadav@tafensw.edu.au
For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process and the interactive Capability Application Tool.
This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct.
To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.
A Talent Pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment.
Location is negotiable across our TAFE NSW campuses. Please note your preferred campus location is not guaranteed and is subject to campus availability at the time of offer.
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