Change Manager

Randstad Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Government Agency is seeking an accomplished Change Manager to oversee ICT and Organizational Change for an initial 12-month period. The successful candidate will drive operational readiness and lead change initiatives as part of their digital transformation efforts. This role demands a strong understanding of change management methodologies and excellent stakeholder engagement skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in change management for large-scale projects.
• Strong understanding of operational readiness principles.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational readiness and change management initiatives.
• Develop communication plans for staff regarding new processes.
• Conduct impact assessments and manage resistance.

Skills

Change Management

Operational Readiness

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Education

Certification in Change Management (e.g., Prosci)

Tools

Prosci

Kotter

Job description

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My client is a Government Agency currently going through an enterprise wide digital transformation across multiple sites. As a result they are looking to secure an accomplished Change Manager to sit across and manage both ICT and Organisational Change for an inital 12 month period.

The role will be tasked with leading the operational readiness and change management efforts for the successful implementation of several key change initiatives that form part of the program of work.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Readiness Planning:
• Develop and execute an operational readiness strategy aligned with program launch timeline.
• Coordinate with facilities, IT, HR, and business units to ensure all operational elements are in place.
• Change Management:
• Apply structured change management methodologies (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR) to support adoption of new processes, systems, and environments.
• Conduct impact assessments and change readiness evaluations.
• Identify and manage resistance and develop mitigation strategies.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
• Identify key stakeholders and develop engagement plans.
• Facilitate workshops, briefings, and feedback sessions to ensure alignment and buy-in.
• Training & Communication:
• Develop and deliver communication plans to inform and prepare staff.
• Collaborate with training teams to ensure staff are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed for the new environment.
• Monitoring & Reporting:
• Track change adoption, readiness metrics, and operational preparedness.
• Provide regular updates to leadership on progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.
  

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in change management, ideally in large-scale infrastructure, IT or facilities projects.
• Strong understanding of operational readiness principles.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience with change management tools and methodologies (e.g., Prosci, Kotter).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders.
  
  

Desirable Qualifications

• Certification in Change Management (e.g., Prosci, APMG).
• Experience in healthcare, education, or public infrastructure projects.
• Background in project management or operations.
  
  

If you satisfy the above requirements and are looking for your next challenge, please apply online or directly to [e-mail]

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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