Stakeholder Engagement Manager

• Full time, continuing role
• Exciting opportunity to deliver effective program change management support
• Base salary $135,820 - $143,310 plus 17% Superannuation

About the opportunity

The Stakeholder Engagement Manager will provide hands on development, management, and delivery of effective engagement management support for COS (Central Operations Services) that will enable the achievement of sustainable process, technological and behaviour changes relating to COS Programs and Projects (including process and system changes). The aim of the COS Programs and projects is to support operational efficiency, safety and compliance, customer service and our people. The position collaborates with Managers, Project Managers and team members, Subject Matter Experts and HR to implement comprehensive engagement management solutions for COS, aligned with the strategic and business planning requirements of both COS and the University.

The position provides hands on end-to-end engagement management support to COS, COS projects and internal and external stakeholders.  Your key responsibilities will be to:

• collaborate closely with the COS Engagement Team, Program Managers and team members, and Subject Matter Experts to understand requirements and ensure effective solutions are in place including communications, engagement, training and support
• ensure business areas are sufficiently prepared and ready for the impact of the change and any new ways of working ahead of ‘go-live’ events (including developing change impact assessments and transition plans to support stakeholders through changes)
• develop and implement engagement and change strategies and plans
• conduct stakeholder analysis and implement engagement plans
• provide expert advice and coaching
• build and deliver training and support materials and manage networks (e.g. Super Users)
• provide regular status reports and reporting on program/project engagement activities, progress and effectiveness.

About you

• hands on experience planning, developing and delivering effective engagement / change management solutions and outcomes. Experience in engagement / change management within BAU and program / project environments
• demonstrated experience in building successful Stakeholder Engagement and management of effective work relationships
• experience in change management delivery in transformation programs / projects of significant complexity
• Collaborates with others and has a strong customer and results focus 
• demonstrated organisation skills, including ability to manage multiple activities and projects
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, facilitation, presentation and consultation skills.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

If you are a current employee of the University or a contingent worker with access to Workday, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Sajad Bahram, on 8627 9901 or by email to ************@sydney.edu.au

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