Change Lead

State Government of Victoria, Australia; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Essential Services Commission is Victoria's independent economic regulator for essential services. The Change Lead will drive change planning and implementation for the Victorian Energy Upgrades transformation program, based in Melbourne with hybrid work options.

This 12-month fixed-term position involves working with program leads and stakeholders to deliver change plans, engagement, training and readiness activities to ensure successful adoption of changes across the VEU division.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Leading and delivering change activities to support transformation initiatives across the VEU division.
• Collaborating with program leads, subject matter experts and business stakeholders to assess change impacts and develop fit-for-purpose change plans.
• Developing and delivering stakeholder engagement, communication and training activities to support successful implementation and adoption.
• Supporting business readiness and implementation activities, including transition planning, impact assessments, and post-implementation follow-up.
• Identifying and managing change risks, issues and dependencies, and aligning change activities within broader program delivery.
• Preparing practical change materials, monitoring progress and feedback, and contributing to continuous improvement in change approaches and tools.

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 12208

About us

The Essential Services Commission is Victoria’s independent economic regulator of essential services supplied by a range of industries. The commission’s functions include:

• making regulatory decisions with respect to prescribed industries (including price determinations, licensing, customerprotectionand access disputes).
• undertaking reviews and providing advice to Ministers on a range of economic and regulatory matters.
• administering the Victorian Energy Upgrades program.

About the role

The Change Lead plays a key role in supporting delivery of theVictorian Energy Upgrades (VEU)Transformation Program by leading change planning and implementation across a range of initiatives.

This is a12-monthfixed term position.The work location for this position is 570 Bourke Street, Melbourne, with hybrid work arrangements available.

Key accountabilities

The roleis responsible for:

• leading and delivering change activities to support transformation initiatives across the VEU division
• working with program leads, subject matter experts and business stakeholders to assess change impacts and develop fit-for-purpose change plans
• developing and delivering stakeholder engagement, communication and training activities to support successful implementation and adoption
• supporting business readiness and implementation activities, including transition planning, impact assessments, and post-implementation follow-up
• identifying and managing change risks, issues and dependencies, and aligning change activities within broader program delivery
• preparing practical change materials, monitoring progress and feedback, and contributing to continuous improvement in change approaches and tools

Please refer to the attached position description for the principal functions and key selection criteria.

For further information about the role, please contactManisa McLennan, Acting Transformation Lead at [e-mail]

Our commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace

Be part of a highly respected and professional organisation that allows you to apply your knowledge while supporting flexible working arrangements that allow you to balance work and life. You’ll be working in a dynamic and collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.

We are Equal Employment Opportunity employer with inclusive leaders committed to driving a workplace culture that prioritises equity, safety, respect, and flexibility for all staff. We uphold the principles of Aboriginal self-determination in caring for our community.

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of any age, gender identity, parental/carer status, ability, religion, or cultural backgrounds.

If you require any adjustments to equitably participate in the recruitment process, or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please contact [e-mail] for support.

Other relevant information

Applicants must have corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period to be appointed to this role. Ongoing positions are only available to Australian/New Zealand citizens or Australian Permanent Residents.

Preferred applicants are required to undergo mandatory pre-employment screening, which includes a national criminal history check, right to work verification, qualification checks, statutory declaration disclosing any previous misconduct investigations and declaration of private interests.

Applications close Thursday 1 October 2026 at 11.59pm