Change Analyst

Change Analyst

Job no: 527279

Work type: Full Time

Location: Sydney, NSW

Categories: Information Technology

Employment Type: fixed term role for 15 months as a Change Analyst

Starting Salary: $123004 plus generous superannuation and leave loading

Location: UNSW Kensington Campus (Hybrid Working Opportunities)

About UNSW:

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community, a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

The Change Analyst conducts analysis and develops recommendations for the effective design and implementation of change management plans to embed strategic and operational change across the UNSW technology delivery portfolio. The primary role of the Change Analyst is to conduct change analysis and help develop and implement effective change plans, as well and build business readiness to maximise adoption to strategic, operational and technology change initiatives. The Change Analyst also supports the Director Engagement and Change in contributing to new approaches and frameworks for managing people-related changes and the impacts resulting from change programs, projects and other initiatives. The Change Analyst reports to a Change Lead or a Change Manager and has no direct reports.

Specific accountabilities for this role include:

• Conduct change analysis and change impact assessments using Change Methodologies (i.e. PROSCI/ADKAR) to inform and support successful change management outcomes.


• Document change impact assessment outcomes to determine the scale of change and associated business readiness to develop a portfolio view of change.


• Conduct stakeholder analysis to identify stakeholder commitment, impact, influence, and engagement to align engagement strategies.


• Provide input and insights into change planning to ensure change management activities align with the needs of the business, identifying risks and mitigation strategies, with recommendations for improvements.


• Consult and collaborate with all operational business groups and project team to understand current and future state, and to ensure business requirements are translated into documentation.


• Prepare status reports of change and project activities against critical path timelines for key governance bodies.


• Develop key messages for communication planning, and liaising with project team and communication teams to ensure a coordinated communication approach across the program and with key stakeholders.


• Review and analyse change management tools and activities (including leadership alignment, stakeholder engagement, and cultural assessment), and ensure they are relevant and up to date.


• Align with and actively demonstrate the UNSW Values in Action: Our Behaviours and the UNSW Code of Conduct.

Skills and Experience:

• Qualifications in change management and/or relevant experience gained in organisational change management gained through any other combination of education, training and/or experience.


• Experience or knowledge of change management program delivery within the higher education sector.


• Relevant experience in planning, developing, and implementing change communications for all levels of stakeholders, with a strong understanding and proven experience in effectively communicating program communications.


• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, and advanced skills in the use of standard office toolsets including word processors, video, spreadsheets, drawing/diagramming tools (such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Viso).


• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly convey information and ideas through a variety of channels (oral, written, social media) to individuals or groups in an engaging manner.


• Sound stakeholder management skills with the ability to build and maintain effective internal and external working relationships, influence others and liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.


• Proven organizational skills and the ability to operate autonomously while demonstrating strong initiative and a proactive approach to deal with multiple tasks, establish priorities and meet deadlines.


• Demonstrated success working effectively and collaboratively in a team environment.


• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.

To Apply:

If this is of interest to you, please submit your CV, Cover Letter and responses to the Skills and Experience outlined above and in the position description.

Contact:

Jen MacLachlan, email: j.maclachlan@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: Thursday 7th of November 11.30pm

Benefits and Culture:

• Flexible hybrid working


• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period


• Access to lifelong learning and career development


• Progressive HR practices


• Discounts and entitlements

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Position Description

Advertised: 25 Oct 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 07 Nov 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time