• Full-time 1.0 EFT – 12 month contract position
• Play a key role in organisational change
• Generous salary packaging benefits available
• Based in Sunbury – travel required to work across sites in Hume and the Macedon Ranges
About Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health
Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health is a not-for-profit community health organisation providing a comprehensive range of free and low-cost health, wellbeing and community services in early childhood, youth, families, adults, aged and disability.
Covering an area of over 1700 km2 from Sunbury to beyond the borders of Macedon Ranges Shire our 220 staff and 70 volunteers are based across four sites at Kyneton, Romsey and Sunbury.
The organisation has a proud history of delivering community health services to the region for over 40 years.
Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health builds the social fabric of our communities through diverse services and programs that help people support themselves and each other.
About Nexus Primary Health
Nexus Primary Health is a not-for-profit community health organisation servicing clients across the Mitchell, Murrindindi and Strathbogie local government areas. Nexus Primary Health provides a range of services including National Disability Insurance Scheme support, allied health and GP services. The Nexus story began over 40 years ago with a small local community health service employing a physiotherapist and district nurse. Today they are a fully integrated primary health service with around 200 employees with sites at Wallan, Broadford, Seymour and Kinglake.
About the Role
The Merger Transition Manager will oversee all aspects of the merger through planning, transition and post-merger integration. The Manager will work collaboratively across the organisation, acting as a ‘champion’ for the merger and ensuring effective project management, stakeholder engagement, and change management.
The role provides strategic leadership for the merger process, working closely with the CEO, Executive team, and Board to ensure successful integration while maintaining business continuity. This 12-month contract position will establish and lead a transition team dedicated to implementing the merger strategy and project plan.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Merger Leadership
Support the strategic and operational alignment of merging entities. Facilitate collaboration and consistency across leadership teams during integration.
Integration Planning and Implementation
Develop and execute detailed integration plans across systems, processes, and teams. Monitor progress and adjust as needed to achieve a seamless transition.
Project Management
Coordinate and deliver key projects with clear timelines, budgets, and outcomes. Track progress, manage risks, and ensure successful delivery.
Change Management
Design and implement strategies to guide staff through organisational change. Support adoption through communication, training, and feedback loops.
Stakeholder Engagement
Build strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Act as a key liaison to ensure transparency and address concerns.
Values and Governance
Promote organisational values and ethical practices throughout all activities. Ensure compliance with governance frameworks, policies, and legislative requirements.
About You
- A strategic mindset with the ability to translate vision into practical action
- Exceptional project management discipline and rigor
- Strong leadership capability with a focus on building trust and engagement
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Resilience and adaptability in navigating complex change
- A collaborative approach to working with executives and stakeholders
- A commitment to the values and mission of Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health
Benefits and Perks
Our benefits enhance everyday wellbeing and encourage you to take time to make a difference in the community:
- Supervision embedded and valued within the team and support with your professional development
- The option to access purchased leave
- Free professional counselling from our world class employee assistance program
- In addition to your salary and superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and access to the full $15,900 salary packaging benefits plus up to $2,650 meals and entertainment packaging benefits
- Access to the Fitness Passport program (subsidised access to selected gyms across Victoria) and organisational-led employee wellbeing initiatives such as virtual challenges and all-staff development day
- Free parking and fresh fruit on-site for all employees
The successful candidate will be required to undertake and maintain a National Criminal History Check, NDIS Safety Screening check, Working with Children Check and hold valid Australian working rights.
Further Information
If you want to speak to someone about this role, contact Peta Jennings by emailing peta.jennings@scchc.org.au.
How to Apply
At Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health, we are all about building a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels welcome. We will best serve our local community if we are representative, which is why we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, abilities and experiences. If there is anything we can do to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, just let us know at pcc@scchc.org.au. We are here to help.
To be considered for a role, your application must include a cover letter, resume and responses to the key selection criteria, which need to be submitted via email to: PCCSupport@scchc.org.au.
Applications Close: Wednesday 21 May at 5.00pm
