About You

In alignment with RMIT's change principles, as Change Manager, you will be accountable for developing and leading the change management strategy, plans and interventions across a portfolio of large and small projects, supporting leaders in the design, communication and delivery of all change readiness activities and engaging stakeholders.

In particular, one key program you will be supporting will transform research management at RMIT through the implementation of technical solution enabling business improvements, enhanced researcher and research management user experience and enhanced data capture and reporting. Your role will be to ensure all change management activities are sufficiently completed.

You'll have the agility, passion, and imagination to do this in a manner which is inclusive and collaborative of all our end users, bringing them all on a tailored and meaningful change journey whereby they successfully adopt and embed any new ways of working, processes and tools to enable smooth transition from current to future state.

Additionally, you will be required to work closely with project delivery leads, senior leadership, executive sponsors, Enterprise Change team and Colleges to ensure our organisational approach to change is inclusive, dynamic, efficient and ultimately delivers desired outcomes and ownership.

To be successful in this position, you'll have:

* Working knowledge of and experience in change methodologies and models (e.g., PROSCI, APMP, CMI, etc.).
* End to end project lifecycle experience and working knowledge of a variety of project methodologies (Agile preferred).
* Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, influence and coordinate a variety of internal and external stakeholders to achieve strategic project priorities.
* Extensive experience in developing stakeholder engagement plans within the context of change to breakdown resistance and deliver high engagement and required project outcomes.
* Excellent written, verbal, analytical, coaching and facilitation skills.
* Tech savvy, open to using new systems and tools to improve the way we deliver services.
* Excellent interpersonal, consultation and negotiation skills, including the ability to work collaboratively, liaise effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders and to communicate effectively on complex issues.
* Proven ability to exercise initiative, think strategically and creatively and to adopt an active approach to problem solving.
* A high degree of resilience and ability to cope with ambiguity and changing priorities.
* Demonstrated history of behaviour aligned to the RMIT values, leadership capabilities and professional capability framework.
* Formal certifications in change management and/or project management advantageous.
* Higher Education experience preferred but not essential.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

About the Portfolio

RMIT's Research and Innovation (R&I) Portfolio supports researchers to help shape the world. The portfolio has an engaged, energetic, talented and collaborative team focused on enabling excellent research and innovation outcomes. With a global presence, community and industry connections, we support cutting-edge research and careers that make a positive impact on communities.

The Research and Innovation Portfolio supports researchers and graduate researchers with research partnerships, grants and research contracts, funding opportunities, capability development, research training, ethics and integrity, intellectual property, commercialisation, internships, communication and profile.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link below.

HEW 10A – Changer Manager (R&I)

Applications close on Sunday, 13th February at 11.59pm.

About RMIT

RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 95,000 students and 10,000 staff globally. RMIT offers postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online programs to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways.

Our purpose is to offer life-changing experiences for our students, and to help shape the world with research, innovation, teaching and industry engagement. With strong industry connections forged over 130 years, collaboration with industry remains integral to RMIT's leadership in education, applied and innovative research, and to the development of highly skilled, globally focused graduates.

Our Culture

Our Values inspire us, wherever we are in the world, and guide how we live and work together.

Imagination. Agility. Courage. Passion. Impact. Inclusion.

What unites us is our purpose and our values; they are at the heart of who we are, what we stand for, how we make decisions and connect with each other.

Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. RMIT exists to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work. You will be a part of a productive and collaborative team, who values working relationships and outcomes through open and inclusive planning, continuous information sharing and transparent work practices.

Bring Your Whole Self to Work

We are better for our diversity. When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond.

We are proud that our dedication to diversity has been recognised by a broad spectrum of external organisations. Visit our Linkedin Life pages to learn more and see some of our most recent wins.

RMIT has a strong dhumbali (commitment) to the employment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a culturally safe environment; we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

RMIT is a Disability Confident Recruitment Team and we are happy to adjust the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements. Please contact us at TalentSupport@rmit.edu.au telling us your preferred type of communication and we will be in touch as soon as possible to discuss your requirements.

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

Please note that whilst we still accept applications from any persons interested in our roles, due to the impacts of COVID-19, we are currently prioritising applications from those with current working rights in Australia and who are not affected by travel restrictions. Please see the latest updates to Australia's immigration and border arrangements during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak: https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/

Vaccination Requirements
The COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions, made under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 (Vic) and as amended and replaced from time to time (Directions), affect all persons employed or engaged to perform work by RMIT.

As such, offers of employment from RMIT are conditional upon the applicant being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or medically exempt and providing satisfactory evidence of the same. You can access the Directions here: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorias-restriction-levels-covid-19