Change Analyst, Cyber at Western… · Parramatta

Job Description

• Full time, fixed term position until 12 August 2027
• Based at Western’s Parramatta South campus, with flexible working arrangements
• Salary: HEW Level 7 $108,659 – $117,202 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading

Help drive the successful adoption of critical cyber security initiatives at Western.

The Opportunity
The Change Analyst, Cyber provides specialist expertise to assess organisational people impacts, stakeholder readiness and adoption requirements to support the successful delivery of critical cyber security initiatives across the University.

Working within the Office of the Vice-Chancellor and reporting to the Change and Adoption Manager, Cyber Program, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of change planning and execution activities, helping staff understand, engage with, and adopt new technologies, processes, and ways of working.

This role works closely with the organisational change team, cyber security program team, cyber security specialists, and key stakeholders to analyse complex impacts, identify risks and opportunities, and generate evidence-based insights that inform effective change and adoption strategies. You will contribute to the development of user-focused plans, training materials, learning resources, communications and reporting that support readiness and embed sustainable behavioural change across a diverse university environment.

A key aspect of the role is translating complex cyber security requirements into meaningful organisational outcomes. You will synthesise stakeholder feedback, adoption data and readiness insights to identify capability gaps, resistance patterns and opportunities for improvement. Through effective analysis, stakeholder engagement and communication, you will help build confidence, capability and commitment to change across the University.

What Success Looks Like:

• Deliver high-quality change impact assessments across people, processes, systems and ways of working.
• Analyse stakeholder readiness, engagement and adoption data to identify risks, barriers and opportunities.
• Support the Change & Adoption Manager to develop and execute on fit-for-purpose change plans, including communication and engagement planning,
• Develop practical, user-focused training, communication and adoption materials that support successful change outcomes.
• Produce meaningful reporting, dashboards and insights that inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships across program teams and stakeholder groups to support readiness and adoption activities.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Demonstrated experience in a Change Analyst or similar role supporting digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong capability in change impact assessment, stakeholder analysis and organisational readiness evaluation.
• Proven ability to translate complex digital and technical changes into clear business impacts and user-focused solutions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and data interpretation skills, with the ability to generate meaningful insights from multiple information sources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience developing training materials, communications and learning resources.
• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to work effectively across diverse audiences and business areas.
• Understanding of the higher education sector and its operating environment.

Benefits
We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Alongside a rewarding career, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your financial, personal and family wellbeing.

• Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
• Onsite childcare: Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity.

Application Details

• Position Enquiries: Direct to Hiring Manager, Tarryn Rennie, Change & Adoption Manager via r.tarryn@westernsydney.edu.au. Please include the job reference code REF1714F in your email.
• Closing Date: 11:59pm , Sunday 18th October 2026.
• Working Rights: You must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application.
• How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered. As part of your online application, you will be asked to respond to screening questions addressing the key qualifications, experiences and skills required for this position.

Belonging at Western
We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact talentacquisitionteam@westernsydney.edu.au.

About Western
This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

For the latest please visit our website and LinkedIn.

All ongoing and fixed term employees seeking to apply for this position as a secondment must have completed a minimum of 12 months’ full-time continuous service to be eligible to apply for this role, as per Part D of the Recruitment and Selection Policy

Employees are encouraged to discuss their interest in the opportunity with their current supervisor prior to submitting an application.