Change Manager

About this Opportunity

• Fixed-Term (until 31.12.2025), Full-Time
• Students Directorate
• CQUniversity Rockhampton, Cairns, Gladstone Mackay, Melbourne, Sydney or Townsville (Relocation support available)
• Higher Education Worker Level 8
Total Remuneration $130,788 to $146,195 pa (including salary of $110,518 to $123,537 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

Working at CQUniversity

At CQUniversity, we’re transforming how we support student success — and we’re looking for a dynamic Change Manager to lead the charge.

This role is central to the Retention Equity Program (REP) and will spearhead the design and implementation of the Student Service SPOT – a university-wide, multi-channel student service centre. From strategy through to delivery, you’ll play a key role in shaping student engagement and improving retention outcomes.

Be a part of a bold transformation that puts students at the heart of everything we do. Apply now and help shape the future of student support at CQUniversity.

Be Rewarded

• 6 weeks annual leave (incl. Christmas and New Year closure)
• 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)
• Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
• Up to 26 weeks (six months) paid parental leave
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport

Position Requirements

• Knowledge of best-practice change management principles.
• Understanding of workforce planning principles and practices.
• Knowledge of higher education environments, and particularly the factors contributing to student success.
• Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or extensive experience and management expertise; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

Apply today for a career that changes lives

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Tuesday, 22 April 2025

Job Requisition ID: 5948

Contact Details:

Nick Van Peperstraten

(07) 4923 2668

n.vanpeperstraten@cqu.edu.au

When submitting your application, please include: Your Current CV or Resume, and a 1-2 page Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position. Please note, applicants for the position must have full time work rights.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.

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