The Role
The Head of Change, Projects & Capability is a senior leadership role responsible for leading business-led initiatives that enhance Carey's organisational capability, optimise processes, enhance information and technology use, and build future readiness. Reporting within the Deputy Principal - Quality and Innovation (DP-QI) portfolio, the role ensures transformation and improvement initiatives align with the School's strategic aspirations, are governed effectively, executed with excellence, and supported by robust change management and stakeholder engagement. This position provides strategic direction and practical leadership for a diverse portfolio of projects, enabling sustainable organisational growth, continuous evolution, and innovation. This is a full-time permanent position based at the Kew campus.
Key Relationships
School Executive Team
Head of Technology Operations (new role)
Business Owners and Executive Sponsors
Project Teams and External Vendors
School Staff, Digital Coaches and Change Leads
Success Measures
Strong alignment between initiatives and School strategy
Consistent, high-quality project delivery outcomes
High levels of staff adoption and capability uplift
Effective governance with clear business ownership
Improved organisational maturity in change and project management
Key Skills & Experience
To be successful in this position, you will have/be:
Proven senior leadership experience in business-led change, transformation, or portfolio delivery in a multi-stakeholder organisation (education, health,



or similarly regulated environments desirable)
Minimum 5 years in change management and stakeholder engagement, including 3+ years in a leadership capacity
Excellent people leadership skills, including team development, conflict resolution, and performance oversight
Strong capability in project, program, and portfolio management methodologies
Strong business analysis, information management, and process improvement skills
Experience establishing governance frameworks and operating models
Tertiary qualification in Business, Change Management, Project Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
Project management certification
Strong business mindset with the ability to translate strategy into action
Influential communicator able to engage School Executives, staff, and partners
Structured, disciplined, and outcomes-focused
Comfortable leading ambiguity and complex change
Collaborative leader who values partnership between business and technology methodology
Change management certification is highly desirable
A valid Employee Working with Children Check is a requirement of employment for this position.
The School
At Carey,



our staff are integral members of our vibrant community, embodying a deep commitment to learning and an innate ability to ignite the same passions within our students. Grounded in the core values of Care, Growth, and Respect, our staff play a pivotal role in nurturing a culture where every individual is valued, supported, and inspired to thrive.
The Perks
A career at Carey provides staff with access to:
Competitive remuneration
Access to outstanding facilities and resources
5 Weeks Annual Leave
A supported and inclusive work environment where your ideas are valued and encouraged
..And much more!
Want to find out more?
If you are interested in a career at Carey, we're excited to hear from you!
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Please note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Let's work together to inspire young minds at Carey!
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Carey Baptist Grammar School is committed to providing a safe environment for all students, acting in their best interests, promoting their wellbeing and keeping them safe at all times. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands and waters surrounding us and pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.
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📌 Head Of Change, Projects And Capability (Capability Enhancement) (Melbourne)
🏢 Carey Baptist Grammar School
📍 Melbourne