Change & Communications Manager

Job Description

As the Change & Communications Manager, you’ll play a key role in embedding new digital capabilities across the University, ensuring change is delivered in a way that is sustainable, inclusive and aligned with business needs. Working as a trusted partner to stakeholders, you’ll help translate strategy into action and support the University’s digital future.

You will:

• Lead end-to-end change and communication activities to support the successful adoption of new digital initiatives

• Develop and deliver business readiness, engagement and communication plans that minimise disruption and maximise value

• Partner with project teams and stakeholders to assess change impacts, readiness and change appetite

• Drive continuous improvement of change and communication frameworks, tools and approaches

• Enable capability uplift through targeted learning, engagement and transition support activities

• While cyber security experience is not required, an interest in technology-enabled change, cyber awareness and behaviour-led communications will be highly regarded. 

About you
What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence, ethics and engagement, you’ll thrive on seeing the tangible impact of effective change on people, systems and ways of working.

You will also have:

• Relevant postgraduate qualifications in a related discipline

• Demonstrated experience leading change and communications initiatives within complex organisations

• Strong stakeholder engagement and consultancy skills, with the ability to influence at all levels

• Experience supporting digital, technology or business transformation programs

• A collaborative, adaptable approach with strong written and verbal communication skills

What we can offer
This is a 12 month fixed term, full time position primarily based at the Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan) campus. As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.

Griffith University’s sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary 

HEW 8 - Base range - $117,579.27 - $132,273.33 + 17% superannuation. Full package range - $137,567.74 - $154,759.79.

Additional Information

Why join Griffith? 
 
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer: 

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities 

• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment 

• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts 

• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading 

• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme 

• Opportunities for internal mobility 

• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities 

At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy. 

How to apply 

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following: 

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role please refer to the qualifications above and the position description. 

• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details 

For application and recruitment advice please reach out to Laura Whitworth, Talent Acquisition Partner on [email protected]

Closing date: Thursday 11th June at 11:59pm. All applications must be submitted online.