CHANGE LEAD

Child Protection; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Paid parental and partner leave

Recognition and growth

Salary packaging

Health and fitness perks

Wellbeing support

Job summary

The Department for Child Protection (DCP) in Adelaide invites a Change Lead to drive ICT change management initiatives for vital projects until 3 September 2027. You will lead a team of Senior Change Analysts, implement established frameworks, and ensure effective adoption of new systems across the ICT Directorate.

Success hinges on strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, clear communications, and hands-on mentorship to deliver organisational change aligned with departmental priorities and

Qualifications

• Certified accreditation in Change Management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver change management initiatives for ICT projects through organisational change and system implementations
• Utilise existing change management methods to facilitate change adoption
• Employ strategies that heighten stakeholder engagement, communications, training and adoption
• Foster leadership while guiding and monitoring staff performance and service delivery
• Coordinate operational activities to bolster departmental efficiency and align with goals

Skills

Change management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

ICT knowledge

Job description

Full-time temporary vacancy available until 3 September 2027

Guide strategic and valuable change management initiatives

Drive operational efficiency to strengthen ICT systems and projects.

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.

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.

Contact Us

Enquiries to Mrs Donna Radcliffe - Senior Manager, Project & Change Management

Enquiries to Mrs Donna Radcliffe - Senior Manager, Project & Change Management [phone] [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.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.