Change Manager

Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions; Ballarat; Hybrid; AUD 116,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions in Ballarat is seeking a Senior Program Officer to lead change management for Victoria's VET Data Streamlining (VDS) program. You will drive readiness, engagement, communications and training to support the adoption of new data standards across the Victorian training sector.

This ongoing, full-time role offers flexibility with work locations in Ballarat or Melbourne and is supported by the Training Operations and Assurance branch.

Qualifications

• Experience leading change management initiatives in large programs.
• Ability to drive stakeholder engagement and communications across multiple teams.
• Knowledge of training and adoption activities to support new standards.
• Prosci or equivalent change management qualification is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of change management strategies for the VDS program.
• Drive organisational readiness, stakeholder engagement, communications, training and adoption.
• Support successful implementation of new national VET data standards and processes.

Skills

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Project coordination

Job description

Senior Program Officer - Change ManagementSalary: $116,413 - $140,849 (Plus Superannuation)Work Type: Ongoing roleUsual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)Usual work location: Ballarat GovHub / 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)The RoleThe Senior Program Officer will lead the development and delivery of change management strategies for Victoria's implementation of the VET Data Streamlining (VDS) Program. The role is responsible for driving organisational readiness, stakeholder engagement, communications, training and adoption activities to support the successful implementation of new national VET data standards, reporting requirements, systems, processes and data management practices across the Victorian training sector.Main accountabilities:Contributes to strategic corporate initiatives and is responsible for implementationDecisions often impact upon staff, peers and clients outside the immediate work areaIs a specialist in an area of their profession and relied on for advice in this fieldAccountable for work organisation, the allocation of resources within and the outputs required of the work areaThe TeamThe position of Senior Program Officer - Change Management forms a part of the Training Operations and Assurance branch within the Skills & TAFE group.Skills and TAFE (ST) focuses on enabling Victorians to access the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to participate in today's workforce, prepare for future jobs, and achieve their educational aspirations. The Training Operations and Assurance (TOA) branch maintain and promote a quality training system through administration of VET Funding Contracts and grants, collaborating with providers so they understand and meet contractual and delivery expectations.About YouThe successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:Flexibility and Adaptability: Adapts systems and processes quickly to changed priorities and situationsStakeholder Engagement: Identifies issues in common for one or more clients or stakeholders and uses them to build mutually beneficial partnerships.Outcomes Thinking: Establishes mechanisms to monitor impact of work on the community; Ensures team/organisation's operating and delivery model is designed in ways that creates a positive impact on communityPROSCI or other change management qualification and experience highly regardedFurther InformationFor a confidential discussion, please contact Ella Mee, Program Manager, Data Streamlining and Reform on [e-mail] Department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.Please note: We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Talent Acquisition Team on 0472 875 685, or via email at [e-mail] with the position number in the subject line.How to ApplyPlease click the `Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.Applications close at 23:59pm on 4 November 2026.