Change Lead

Department for Child Protection, South Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Parental and partner leave

Salary packaging

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Department for Child Protection (DCP) in Adelaide is seeking a Change Lead to drive ICT change management across projects and system enhancements. You will lead a team of Senior Change Analysts, implementing established change frameworks and DCP tools to support adoption.

The role requires extensive experience in change management, strong leadership, and excellent communication with stakeholders to deliver organisational change aligned with government ICT policies and service delivery goals.

Qualifications

• Experience executing change management frameworks and functions.
• Ability to lead a team and deliver change initiatives through oversight.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication with stakeholders.
• Ability to develop innovative ICT solutions within policy framework.
• Experience shaping ICT operations through mentorship and diligence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver change management initiatives for ICT projects and system implementations.
• Utilise established change methods to support sound change adoption.
• Apply effective change strategies to heighten stakeholder engagement, communications, training and adoption.
• Provide robust leadership and monitor staff performance and service delivery.
• Coordinate operational activities to improve departmental efficiency aligned with goals.

Skills

Change management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Certification in Change Management

Tools

Job description

Role Status: Full-time temporary vacancy available until 3 September 2027

Join the metropolitan Adelaide team as a Change Lead to execute vital ICT change management strategies for projects and system enhancements. Your strong operational and business-related skillset will be highly beneficial to implement organisational, and system change within the ICT Directorate. To support effective change adoption, you will adhere to established frameworks and approved DCP tools. These core capabilities will be heightened by your expertise and ability to oversee a dedicated team of Senior Change Analysts to fulfill strategic objectives.

Essential Qualifications:

• Certified accreditation in Change Management.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver change management initiatives for ICT projects through valuable organisational change and system implementations
• Utilise existing change management methods to facilitate sound change adoption
• Employ effective change strategies that heighten stakeholder engagement, communications, training and adoption
• Foster robust leadership, as you guide and monitor staff performance and service delivery
• Coordinate operational activities that bolsters departmental efficiency and aligns with organisational goals.

About you:

• You possess extensive experience in executing change management frameworks and functions
• You are an exemplary leader, who can deliver change initiatives through dedicated oversight
• You have high-level interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to liaise with key stakeholders
• You can foster innovative solutions that adheres to ICT policies and industry-standard principles
• You proactively shape ICT operations through valuable mentorship and diligence.

Why You'll Love It Here - DCP Benefits That Matter:

At DCP, these are just some of the benefits you'll enjoy:

• A collaborative team environment, working alongside people who are committed to best practice and making a meaningful impact
• Flexible working options with tailored arrangements to help you balance work and life
• Paid Parental and Partner Leave - additional paid time to support you and your growing family
• Recognition and Growth - we celebrate your achievements and open doors to development across DCP
• Salary Packaging - reduce your taxable income with a range of pre-tax benefits
• Health and Fitness Perks - free flu vaccination plus access to more than 1,700 gyms, fitness centres and pools across Australia through our Fitness Passport program for you and your family
• Wellbeing Support - confidential Employee Assistance Program services for you and your family.

See our full list of benefits.

About DCP

The Department for Child Protection (DCP) plays a key role in the protection of children, young people and their families within South Australia. The department provides support to vulnerable children and young people to be safe, strong and connected.

Special Conditions:

• You must have a current Working With Children Check

For a successful application you will need to respond to all points listed under the your capabilities section of the attached role description. Please also note any special conditions that may be listed.

Contact Mrs Donna Radcliffe - Senior Manager, Project & Change Management for a confidential discussion

Via tel: [phone] or email: [e-mail]

Our workplace reflects the diverse communities we serve, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This includes women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, safe, and respectful workplace where everyone feels supported.