Group Change Manager

Company Description

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. 

At Epworth, we are united in our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace—one that is culturally safe and respectful of the enduring cultural and spiritual connections of our people.

We value all differences, ensure equitable practices, and empower individuals to lead and learn inclusively in their everyday interactions. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging.

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

Job Description

As Group Change Manager at Epworth HealthCare, you will lead a dedicated team of change managers, acting as the centre of excellence for change across Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group. This pivotal role is responsible for developing and delivering a group-wide change management framework, building capability, and guiding transformational initiatives that align with Epworth’s strategic vision. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, project teams, and the People & Culture team to ensure change programs are strategically governed and deliver measurable business outcomes, fostering a resilient and adaptable organisation.

Central to this role is a commitment to culture and person-centric change—placing people at the heart of every project and transformation. You will champion approaches that prioritise the experience of patients, staff, and leaders, ensuring that changes to systems, processes, and structures are designed and implemented with empathy, clarity, and collaboration. You will build change capability across the organisation supporting leaders and teams through complex transitions, in line with Epworth’s vision and values.

You will make an impact by:

• Defining and shaping the change needs of major change programs across the group
• Leading the design and delivery of enterprise-wide cultural and people change programs.
• Translating strategic objectives into actionable change plans that foster engagement and adoption

Position Description Inherent Requirements

Qualifications

To be successful in this role…

You Will Have:

• A qualification in change management
• Extensive and broad change management experience across a range of domains
• Familiarity with project management approaches, tools and phases of the project lifecycle
• Strong understanding of organisational behaviour, change management methodologies and employee experience design.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and influencing skills.

Additional Information

At Epworth, it’s a community

It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

Ready to Make a Difference?

To apply, click the I'm Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter.

For more information about the role, refer to the attached position description or contact talent@epworth.org.au or call (03) 9426 0606.

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.