Change Lead - Higher Education Transformation
Sydney | 12-Month Contract | $1,200/day (incl. super)

We are partnering with a leading Higher Education institution to recruit an experienced Change Lead for a major business transformation program focused on enhancing student learning and the overall student experience.

This is a highly strategic role, working at the forefront of a complex, enterprise-wide initiative that will shape how education is delivered and experienced.

The Role

As the Change Lead, you will be responsible for driving end-to-end change strategy and delivery across a large-scale transformation program. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, academic leaders, and program teams to ensure successful adoption and long-term sustainability of change initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of the overarching change strategy across the program
Partner with senior executives, faculty leaders, and key stakeholders to drive alignment and engagement




Conduct change impact and readiness assessments across diverse stakeholder groups
Design and deliver targeted communication, engagement, and adoption strategies
Oversee business readiness activities, ensuring smooth transition into current ways of working
Mentor and guide change managers and project teams across multiple workstreams

About You
Proven experience as a Change Lead on large-scale, enterprise transformation programs
Mandatory experience within Higher Education (universities or equivalent institutions)
Robust track record delivering change across student-focused or academic transformation initiatives
Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with experience influencing at executive and faculty level
Deep expertise in change frameworks (e.g. PROSCI, ADKAR) and end-to-end change delivery
Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on in delivery

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