• Based at either our Melbourne Burwood or Geelong Waterfront Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 9 $132,790 - $140,744 + 17% Superannuation

Are you ready to make an impact? It’s an exciting time to join the newly structured Change and Future Workforce team. At Deakin, change management is not just a function—it’s a strategic, people-first practice that ensures seamless transitions across infrastructure, digital and organisational change programs and projects. This role is positioned within a forward-thinking People and Culture division where you are empowered to drive impactful change.

If you have a passion for facilitation, thrive in flexible environments where no two weeks are the same and want to be part of a highly skilled and collaborative team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Why work with us?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are agile and innovative, and committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education and research and the contributions we make to the wider community. We aim to be a catalyst for positive change for the individuals and the communities we serve. We aspire to be recognised as Australia’s most progressive university.

At Deakin, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including various leave options such as generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to advance your career; an inclusive, supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

About the role

The Senior Consultant, Change Programs is part of the university-wide organisational change management function. In partnership with Deakin Transformation, and in collaboration with the Associate Director and key stakeholders, this position will take an intentional and proactive approach to delivering Deakin’s strategic goals through leading change management on organisational, digital and infrastructure programs and projects.

As the Senior Consultant, Change Programs, you will:

• Drive consistent practices for organisational, digital and infrastructure change projects, diagnose challenges and opportunities, facilitate change and organisational design in partnership with senior leaders and relevant People and Culture and Transformation teams.
• Lead end-to-end  change management, on a range of strategic university change programs and projects. Facilitate appropriate research, governance, design, consultation (in alignment with university obligations) and implementation activities.
• Deliver effective change, leveraging university-wide frameworks, policies, and governance practices.
• Actively engage and enable collaboration across teams and with a diverse range of stakeholders to negotiate inclusive and accessible solutions and achieve strategic goals.

To be successful, you’ll bring

• An equivalent combination of relevant experience developing and implementing contemporary organisational change solutions, strategies and services to achieve Deakin’s objectives.
• Experience designing effective solutions to complex business and technical problems.
• Experience managing stakeholders to achieve project outcomes.

For a copy of the full position description, please see below:

 Senior Consultant, Change Programs_HEW 9.pdf

To apply

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact David Tucker (Director, Change & Future Workforce) via d.tucker@deakin.edu.au 

Applications for this position close on 4th of March at 11.55pm.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.