Role Summary
* Location: Footscray Hospital
* Employment Type: Full-Time, Fixed-Term (2 Years)
* Salary: Admin Grade 5 (HS5) + Overaward + Salary Packaging + Super
About the role
Western Health is on an ambitious journey to continually enhance our employee experience. With the successful go‐live of PeopleHub and TalentHub (SAP SuccessFactors), Project PeopleConnect (PC) has delivered the organisation's first fully integrated Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
Project PeopleConnect – Next Phase
* HR Service Management (HRSM) will provide a centralised, digital platform for employees and managers to access HR support, policies, knowledge articles, and service requests. By introducing standardised workflows and case management, HRSM will improve transparency, reduce manual effort, and enhance responsiveness and consistency.
* RosterHub will introduce RLDatix Optima, a cloud‐based rostering, time and attendance solution, and the award interpretation engine supporting SAP Payroll. Delivered in partnership with the Royal Melbourne Hospital and the Royal Women's Hospital, RosterHub will strengthen rostering practices, improve accuracy, and significantly reduce manual effort for employees, managers, and Payroll Services.
Key Responsibilities
The Change Manager – Project PeopleConnect is responsible for change management, communications and training activities. The position will engage and collaborate with stakeholders to develop effective project communications, assist employees, managers and the People & Culture team to be aware of timelines, milestones and changes that impact their work. The role will support development of executive reporting for the steering committee and executive committee, and lead the transition of People & Culture administrative tasks to the new HRIS.
* Lead Change Strategy and Analysis aligned to PROSCI/ADKAR or equivalent framework
* Lead Communications Strategy and Planning
* Lead Project Stakeholder Engagement, including workshops, briefings and feedback mechanisms
* Lead Training Strategy and Planning, undertaking needs analysis and coordinating training delivery
About You
* Demonstrated experience developing comprehensive change strategy and plan through to implementation using ADKAR or similar methodology on ERP/ Rostering or Digital Project (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors or equivalent)
* Demonstrated experience developing Communication Strategy focused on internal communications and training
* Demonstrable experience influencing stakeholders in large, multi‐site and complex workforce settings
* Experience conducting change impact assessments and stakeholder analysis
* Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience designing stakeholder communications
Compensation and Benefits
* Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
* Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
* Scholarships and grants to support continuous learning.
* Access to the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
* Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
* Mentorship and career support.
Closing date: 11:59pm on 23 June 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Michael Garnett via Michael.Garnett@wh.org.au.
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.
Western Health acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and pays our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.
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