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The Role:
As a Change Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the various teams in the Department by planning and executing change support and deliverables. You’ll act as the conduit between the various teams and business, working closely with a diverse range of stakeholders to ensure fit for purpose materials are developed to support change readiness. You’re focus will be to create and support the delivery of tailored change materials that enhance people’s ability to apply, respond to, embed, and adapt to changes throughout the agency.
The role will be responsible for, but not limited to:
Skills and Experience Required:
• Proven experience in implementing and delivering organisational change by engaging and motivating employees to embrace change
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
• Experience using the Department preferred methodology, Prosci, or other change methodologies
• Experience with large-scale organisational change efforts impacting multiple teams.
• A solid understanding of how people go through the change process, with a versatile set of tools and techniques to support them.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team whilst contributing positively to the achievement of Department objectives.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills across a diverse stakeholder group.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to liaise, negotiate, and represent effectively.
• Ability to manage multiple work packages simultaneously whilst understanding dependencies and ensuring progress and quality.
Location and Contract Term: This role is based in ACT, QLD or VIC with Hybrid working conditions considered. 12 month contract with 1 x 12-month extension options pending budget and delegate approval.
Security Requirements: Applicants must be Australian Citizens. A Baseline security clearance is required for this role.
How to Apply: Applications close 21 August.
Please upload your resume to apply. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks
Please note you may need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates
Call Kelly 0480 002 457 or email kelly@whizdom.com.au for any further information
Change Manager
| Job title : | Change Manager |
| Contract type : | Contract |
| Location : | Canberra |
| Sectors : | |
| Salary : | Competitive |
| Start date : | 2025-08-14 |
| Duration : | 12 months |
| Job Reference : | V-55083 |
| Contact name : | Kelly Shockley |
| Contact email : | kelly@whizdom.com.au |
| Job published : | about 4 hours ago |
As a Change Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the various teams in the Department by planning and executing change support and deliverables. You’ll act as the conduit between the various teams and business, working closely with a diverse range of stakeholders to ensure fit for purpose materials are developed to support change readiness. You’re focus will be to create and support the delivery of tailored change materials that enhance people’s ability to apply, respond to, embed, and adapt to changes throughout the agency.
The role will be responsible for, but not limited to:
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to assess the impact of proposed changes and develop plans to mitigate risks and minimise disruptions
- Communicate effectively with stakeholder at all levels of the organisation
- Lead training sessions and workshops to educate employees on new technologies and process, and provide ongoing support to ensure change adoption
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of change management efforts and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Provide event and operational staff with the support to champion and communicate the anticipated changes.
- Make and communicate decisions using good judgement, expertise and knowledge, governed by legislation, regulations, best practice principles or relevant operating instructions and procedures.
- Provide expert advice to Department staff on managing change and overcoming resistance effectively.
Skills and Experience Required:
• Proven experience in implementing and delivering organisational change by engaging and motivating employees to embrace change
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
• Experience using the Department preferred methodology, Prosci, or other change methodologies
• Experience with large-scale organisational change efforts impacting multiple teams.
• A solid understanding of how people go through the change process, with a versatile set of tools and techniques to support them.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team whilst contributing positively to the achievement of Department objectives.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills across a diverse stakeholder group.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to liaise, negotiate, and represent effectively.
• Ability to manage multiple work packages simultaneously whilst understanding dependencies and ensuring progress and quality.
Location and Contract Term: This role is based in ACT, QLD or VIC with Hybrid working conditions considered. 12 month contract with 1 x 12-month extension options pending budget and delegate approval.
Security Requirements: Applicants must be Australian Citizens. A Baseline security clearance is required for this role.
How to Apply: Applications close 21 August.
Please upload your resume to apply. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks
Please note you may need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates
Call Kelly 0480 002 457 or email kelly@whizdom.com.au for any further information