Change Lead Contract within Higher Education Industry Your new company
Join a large and highly regarded Queensland organisation undertaking a major digital transformation initiative focused on enhancing the student experience. This program is reshaping how digital services are designed, delivered and governed by creating a unified, accessible and student-centred digital ecosystem. Through the implementation of modern digital experience platforms and AI-enabled search capabilities, the organisation is improving how users access information, engage with services and navigate key stages of their journey. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to a high-profile transformation program that will deliver long-term benefits across the organisation.
Your new role
As the Change and Communications Lead, you will play a pivotal role in driving the successful adoption of two key transformation initiatives focused on digital experience and AI-powered conversational search.Working closely with the Project Manager and a cross-functional Agile delivery team, you will develop and execute change management, communication, engagement and adoption strategies that prepare stakeholders for new ways of working and ensure project outcomes are successfully embedded.You will lead stakeholder engagement activities, establish and manage change champion networks, coordinate training and business readiness activities, develop communication collateral, facilitate business reference groups, and support benefits realisation across the program. Acting as the bridge between business and technical teams, you will translate complex project outcomes into clear, practical and engaging communications that support organisational change.
What you'll need to succeed

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in change management, communications or business readiness roles
• Strong knowledge of change management methodologies, frameworks and best practices
• Proven experience delivering successful organisational change programs using frameworks such as Prosci, AgilePM or similar
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of an organisation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience developing a wide range of communication collateral
• Experience designing and delivering training, adoption and business readiness activities
• Experience facilitating workshops, reference groups and stakeholder forums
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on change risk mitigation
• Experience working within Agile delivery environments and multidisciplinary project teams

What you'll get in return
In return, you will secure a 12-month contract on a significant digital transformation program delivering meaningful organisational impact.You'll have the opportunity to:

• Contribute to a high-profile digital experience and AI-driven transformation initiative
• Work within a collaborative and innovative Agile project environment
• Engage with a broad range of stakeholders across the organisation
• Develop and execute end-to-end change and communication strategies
• Gain exposure to modern digital platforms, AI-enabled solutions and customer experience initiatives
• Join a supportive team committed to delivering lasting business outcomes
• Enjoy a Brisbane-based hybrid working arrangement with flexibility built into the role

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