Change Implementation Specialist

Water-Corporation; City Of Vincent; Hybrid; AUD 122,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home options

Flexible work hours

Well-being days

Co-contribution superannuation 12%

Job summary

Water Corporation in Western Australia seeks a Change Implementation Specialist to lead and coordinate high-impact business improvement programmes from concept to implementation, partnering with operational teams and subject matter experts to deliver lasting value.

The role requires strong project management, change management, and stakeholder engagement abilities, with the capacity to influence across levels and embed sustainable change across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in business, commerce and/or marketing or PROSCI accredited, project management qualifications.
• Experience delivering complex change or transformation initiatives within large organisations.
• Strong project management capability and understanding of change management frameworks.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within large, multidisciplinary project teams to achieve deliverables.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Valid C Class Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project performance, risks, budgets, and contingency planning.
• Prepare project reports, business cases, and progress updates for senior leadership.
• Support embedding and sustainability of project outcomes.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and innovation.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Prioritization

Driver’s licence

Education

Relevant degree in business, commerce and/or marketing or PROSCI accredited

Job description

• Lead and manage the review and implementation of business improvement initiatives
• Full time fixed term opportunity up to 12 months with flexible working arrangements
• Based in Leederville with salary of $135,693 plus 12% Super

Drive meaningful change. Deliver real business impact.

Are you a confident relationship builder who thrives in complex environments and enjoys bringing people together to deliver successful outcomes? We're looking for a professional to lead and coordinate business improvement initiatives that enhance operational performance and deliver lasting value across the organisation.

In this exciting role, you'll work with a diverse range of stakeholders, leading change initiatives from concept through to implementation while ensuring solutions are practical, sustainable, and embraced by the business.

About the role

As a Change Implementation Specialist, you will lead and support high impact business improvement and change projects, partnering with operational teams, leaders, and subject matter experts to deliver successful outcomes.

You will be responsible for managing project delivery, coordinating cross-functional teams, developing implementation strategies, mitigating risks, contingency planning and ensuring change is embedded effectively across the business.

Success in this role requires someone who can confidently engage stakeholders at all levels, influence outcomes, an innovative thinker and work collaboratively within large multidisciplinary teams to achieve project deliverables.

Who we are

When you join Water Corporation, you play an important role for the people of WA. Our services are essential for life - everyday, millions of Western Australians rely on us to deliver and manage water across our state.

If you're driven to make a meaningful contribution, you've come to the right place.

Real benefits that matter

• Real flexibility with options to work from home, flexible work hours
• Two well-being days each year to recharge, relax and enjoy life (separate to standard paid sick/personal leave) - pro-rata
• Take advantage of our co-contribution superannuation scheme. Receive a 12% employer contribution and enjoy an additional 2% employer co-contribution when you elect to salary sacrifice 2%
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and ceremonial leave of up to 5 days so you can maintain your cultural connection and wellbeing.
• Annual leave loading - an extra 17.5% pay when you use your annual leave

Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.

What the role will involve

In this role, you will lead the delivery of business improvement and operational change initiatives that drive efficiency, innovation, and organisational success.

Working closely with stakeholders across multiple business functions, you will build strong relationships and facilitate collaboration between operational teams, project sponsors, and subject matter experts to achieve shared goals.

You will develop and implement effective change management and communication strategies, coordinate large cross-functional project teams, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• monitoring project performance, risks, budgets, and contingency planning
• preparing project reports, business cases, and progress updates for senior leadership
• supporting the successful embedding and long-term sustainability of project outcomes
• fostering a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and innovation across the organisation.

Your skills and experience

We are looking for great talent with:

• Relevant degree in business, commerce and/or marketing or PROSCI accredited, project management qualifications
• Experience delivering complex change or transformation initiatives within large organisations
• Strong project management capability and understanding of change management frameworks
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Experience with confidence in establishing and maintaining strong working relationships across diverse teams and business functions
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within large, multidisciplinary project teams to achieve shared deliverables and outcomes
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational abilities
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail
• Valid C Class Driver’s Licence

Why join us?

You'll have the opportunity to work on projects that directly influence operational success, collaborate with experienced professionals across the business, and play a key role in shaping positive and sustainable change.

If you're passionate about delivering change, building strong partnerships, and bringing people together to achieve results, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications close Friday 2nd October 2026

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date

As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which commonly include - but not limited to - a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check. If you would like the full list of pre-employment screening checks prior to applying, please contact [e-mail]

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments during the recruitment process including an alternative format of the application form, can contact a Recruitment Officer at [e-mail] or 08 9420 2000.

To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website