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About the Client
Our client is a prominent government agency operating within the national intelligence and security domain. Reporting directly to the Prime Minister, the organisation provides strategic leadership and intelligence insights to support government decision-making. It plays a vital role in interpreting global developments and coordinating enterprise-level initiatives across the intelligence community. The agency offers a secure, collaborative, and purpose-driven environment where your work directly contributes to national interests.
About the Role
As a Technical Change Manager, you’ll be responsible for coordinating and managing technical changes across IT systems and services. Your role will ensure changes are implemented smoothly, with minimal disruption to operations, and in alignment with established change management processes. You’ll work closely with stakeholders to communicate change impacts, manage scheduling, and oversee execution and post-implementation reviews.
Key responsibilities include:
You’ll bring a strong understanding of change management frameworks and excellent communication skills to engage both technical and business stakeholders. Your experience should include:
What’s On Offer
Why partner with Whizdom?
We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:
Location: The role is based in Canberra ACT
Contract terms: 24 months from commencement date, plus potential extensions
SFIA level required: The Specified Person will be expected to demonstrate attributes of SFIA Level of Responsibility 4.
Security Requirements: Current Top-Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance is strongly preferred, however candidates who have held a TSPV in the previous 12-month period (which has since been downgraded) may be considered. An OSA (Organisational Suitability Assessment) will be required for this position.
How to Apply: Please upload your resume to apply. Please note you will need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates.
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.
Applications open until 8am 08 September 2025.
Reach Damien on 0480 002 503 or damienm@whizdom.com.au for any further information.
Technical Change Manager
| Job title : | Technical Change Manager |
| Contract type : | Contract |
| Location : | Canberra |
| Sectors : | |
| Salary : | $150 - $170 per hour |
| Start date : | 2025-08-26 00:00:00 |
| Duration : | 12.0 MONTH |
| Job Reference : | V-55475 |
| Contact name : | Damien Mackerras |
| Contact email : | damienm@whizdom.com.au |
| Job published : | 2 days ago |
Our client is a prominent government agency operating within the national intelligence and security domain. Reporting directly to the Prime Minister, the organisation provides strategic leadership and intelligence insights to support government decision-making. It plays a vital role in interpreting global developments and coordinating enterprise-level initiatives across the intelligence community. The agency offers a secure, collaborative, and purpose-driven environment where your work directly contributes to national interests.
About the Role
As a Technical Change Manager, you’ll be responsible for coordinating and managing technical changes across IT systems and services. Your role will ensure changes are implemented smoothly, with minimal disruption to operations, and in alignment with established change management processes. You’ll work closely with stakeholders to communicate change impacts, manage scheduling, and oversee execution and post-implementation reviews.
Key responsibilities include:
- Communicating technical intent, impact, and risk of proposed changes
- Scheduling and documenting changes in the official change calendar
- Preparing and distributing change plans and readiness steps
- Monitoring change execution and managing escalations
- Conducting post-implementation reviews and driving continuous improvement
You’ll bring a strong understanding of change management frameworks and excellent communication skills to engage both technical and business stakeholders. Your experience should include:
- Change Management – familiarity with ITIL and DCAM frameworks
- Incident & Problem Management – awareness of principles and practices
- Stakeholder Engagement – ability to communicate effectively across teams
- Analytical Thinking – strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Continuous Improvement – experience with post-implementation reviews
What’s On Offer
- Contract Duration: Initial 24 months with a 12-month extension option
- Location: Canberra, ACT
- Working Arrangements: Full-time (up to 40 hours/week), with potential for flexible arrangements
- Strategic Impact: Play a key role in ensuring smooth technical transitions
- Supportive Culture: Work in a secure, collaborative, and mission-driven environment
Why partner with Whizdom?
We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:
- We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
- We are Level 3, DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. We’ve been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified. Our commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been accredited in line with large global organisations.
- We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.
Location: The role is based in Canberra ACT
Contract terms: 24 months from commencement date, plus potential extensions
SFIA level required: The Specified Person will be expected to demonstrate attributes of SFIA Level of Responsibility 4.
Security Requirements: Current Top-Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance is strongly preferred, however candidates who have held a TSPV in the previous 12-month period (which has since been downgraded) may be considered. An OSA (Organisational Suitability Assessment) will be required for this position.
How to Apply: Please upload your resume to apply. Please note you will need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates.
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.
Applications open until 8am 08 September 2025.
Reach Damien on 0480 002 503 or damienm@whizdom.com.au for any further information.