Change Manager

triniti; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm supporting Federal Government is seeking experienced Change Managers for major transformation initiatives in Canberra. Ideal candidates will lead change management activities, develop strategies, and ensure alignment with organizational objectives. The role requires strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to influence senior leaders. This position offers an attractive hourly rate and a hybrid work model, starting with onsite for the first six months.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering change within complex environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication capabilities.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and drive adoption.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end change management activities across programs.
• Develop change strategies and impact assessments.
• Deliver communication and engagement plans.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Change methodologies

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Start: February / March 2026

Initial Term: 3x12 month contract

Clearance: Ability to obtain or already have an NV1

Location: Canberra (Hybrid — onsite first 6 months)

Rate: Attractive hourly rate

Change Manager x6 – Federal Government, Canberra

We’re supporting a Federal Government agency with the engagement of six experienced Change Managers, based in Canberra, to deliver major transformation initiatives in 2026.

Role Overview

As a Change Manager, you will work across multiple programs to develop and implement change management strategies, support adoption of new systems and processes, and ensure alignment with organisational objectives. You’ll partner closely with project teams and executives to shape communication, training, stakeholder engagement, and transition planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end change management activities across complex programs
• Develop change strategies, impact assessments, readiness evaluations and benefits realisation plans
• Deliver communication and engagement plans, training artefacts, and digital adoption activities
• Provide expert advice on change frameworks (e.g., PROSCI/ADKAR)
• Identify risks, manage mitigation strategies and support business continuity
• Coach and mentor staff to uplift organisational change capability

About You

• Proven experience delivering change within complex environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication capabilities
• Ability to influence senior leaders and drive adoption
• Experience applying structured change methodologies
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and facilitation skills
• Prior work within intelligence, law enforcement or national security would be advantageous
• Federal Government experience, particularly working in small-to-medium size agencies, would be ideal
• Exposure to benefits management and providing advice

Are you suitable and interested

Reach out to our Federal Government Director Steve Wall if you wish to discuss, or please apply to this advert.

As a 100% Australian owned and locally based IT recruitment firm supporting both the private and public sectors, Triniti also has a dedicated Federal Government practice that offers responsive delivery, competitive pricing and a deeply experienced team that understands Commonwealth environments.