Business Change Analyst and Transformation - Policy, Programs and Engagement

Chandler Macleod; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASAP start

12-month assignment

Locations: Brisbane, Canberra, Sydney

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is supporting a national government agency in Brisbane, Canberra, and Sydney with change management across major digital transformation programs. The Change Analyst role focuses on stakeholder engagement, readiness, and adoption of new systems and processes within a fast-paced delivery environment.

The position involves analyzing stakeholder needs, coordinating change activities, and producing reports and communications for leadership and delivery teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in government, healthcare, or large-scale transformations.
• Qualifications or certifications in Change Management, Project Management, Business Analysis, Agile, PRINCE2, Prosci, PMP, Scrum, or related disciplines.
• Experience supporting technology or system implementation projects.
• Understanding of change management methodologies, stakeholder readiness, and adoption principles.
• Experience supporting change management, project delivery, business improvement, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Experience analysing data, stakeholder feedback, and business information to support decision-making.
• Ability to identify risks, issues, and implementation challenges and contribute to practical solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience preparing reports, presentations, briefing papers, and stakeholder communications.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving capability.
• Baseline Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

• Conduct change impact assessments to understand stakeholders, processes, and service delivery.
• Identify and analyse stakeholder groups, their needs, and barriers to adoption.
• Support planning and delivery of change management activities across projects.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement and communication activities.
• Gather and analyse feedback, data, and insights to support decision-making.
• Monitor stakeholder readiness and adoption outcomes.
• Track and report on project progress, risks, issues, and change activities.
• Identify and elevate implementation risks and barriers to adoption.
• Prepare reports, briefings, presentations, and stakeholder communications.
• Work with project teams to support successful implementation and transition activities.

Skills

Government sector experience

Change Management certification

Project/PM knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis & decision support

Risk & issues management

Written & verbal communications

Reports & briefing papers

Organizational & coordination skills

Security clearance baseline

Job description

About the company

The Agency is a national government organisation responsible for delivering major digital transformation initiatives that improve the way services are accessed and delivered across Australia. Working closely with government, industry, healthcare providers, and consumers, the Agency leads programs that drive innovation, improve service delivery, and support better outcomes for Australians.

The Agency offers a collaborative and inclusive work environment where employees are encouraged to contribute ideas, build strong stakeholder relationships, and deliver meaningful outcomes through large-scale national reforms.

About the Team

The National Program Delivery team is responsible for implementing a diverse portfolio of nationally significant programs and projects. The team works across multiple stakeholders to support the successful delivery of digital initiatives, business improvements, and reform activities.

The team operates in a highly collaborative environment, partnering with business areas, government stakeholders, delivery partners, and industry representatives to ensure change is effectively managed and implemented.

About the Role

The Change Analyst supports the successful delivery of large-scale digital transformation programs and projects. Reporting within a fast-paced and collaborative environment, the role focuses on helping stakeholders understand, prepare for, and adopt new systems, processes, and ways of working.

Working closely with project teams, business areas, and external stakeholders, the Change Analyst provides analysis, coordination, and support across a range of change management activities to ensure successful implementation and adoption of key initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who enjoys stakeholder engagement, problem-solving, data analysis, and supporting organisational change.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct change impact assessments to understand how initiatives affect stakeholders, business processes, and service delivery.
• Identify and analyse stakeholder groups, their needs, and potential barriers to adoption.
• Support the planning and delivery of change management activities across multiple projects and programs.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement and communication activities.
• Gather and analyse feedback, data, and insights to support decision-making and implementation planning.
• Monitor stakeholder readiness and adoption outcomes.
• Track and report on project progress, risks, issues, and change activities.
• Identify and elevate implementation risks and barriers to adoption.
• Prepare reports, briefings, presentations, and stakeholder communications.
• Work closely with project teams and stakeholders to support successful implementation and transition activities.

You Must Have

• Experience within government, healthcare, or large-scale transformation environments.
• Qualifications or certifications in Change Management, Project Management, Business Analysis, Agile, PRINCE2, Prosci, PMP, Scrum, or related disciplines.
• Experience supporting technology or system implementation projects.
• Understanding of change management methodologies, stakeholder readiness, and adoption principles.
• Experience supporting change management, project delivery, business improvement, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Experience analysing data, stakeholder feedback, and business information to support decision-making.
• Ability to identify risks, issues, and implementation challenges and contribute to practical solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience preparing reports, presentations, briefing papers, and stakeholder communications.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving capability.
• Baseline Security Clearance Required

Benefits

• ASAP start (pending Federal Police Clearance)
• 12-month assignment with possibility of extension
• Location: Brisbane, Canberra, Sydney

Please note the successful candidate for the role must hold Australian Citizenship.

Application closes on the 3 November 2026