Manager - Organisational Change

EY; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible work arrangements

Benefits package

Job summary

EY is seeking an Organisational Change Manager in Canberra to shape and deliver end-to-end change for government transformations. You will implement new technologies, operating models and ways of working, uniting people, processes, policy and technology to ensure confident adoption.

Work within diverse teams on large-scale changes for public sector clients, leveraging EY’s methodologies and global research. Hybrid role in Canberra - Ngambri with flexible hours options.

Qualifications

• Australian citizenship and ability to obtain Australian Government security clearance (AGSVA).
• Experience delivering consulting or change management services within Australian Government environments.
• Proven experience shaping and delivering end-to-end change for complex transformations (operating model, workforce, process or system change).
• Accreditation and/or qualifications in change management, organisational psychology, strategic communications or behavioural science.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead the change architecture, strategy, roadmap and end-to-end change journey across complex government transformation programs.
• Translate organisational strategy into practical change delivery, assessing workforce, leadership and operating model impacts.
• Bring together people, process, technology and experience into a cohesive change approach.
• Develop clear narratives and communications to support client adoption and sustained outcomes.

Skills

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Enterprise change design

Communications

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Manager - Organisational Change

The opportunity

As an Organisational Change Manager, you'll shape and deliver end-to-end change for complex government transformations. Implementation of new technologies, platforms, operating models and ways of working, you'll bring together people, process, policy, technology and experience to support confident adoption and sustained change.

You will work within diverse teams to deliver large-scale and complex change with our public sector clients, while having access to EY’s global change management methodologies, humans-at-centre global research, and deliver alongside our digital platform partners.

This is a hybrid position based in Canberra - Ngambri.

Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about options.

Your key responsibilities

• Design and lead the change architecture, strategy, roadmap and end-to-end change journey across complex government transformation programs, initiatives and stakeholder groups.
• Translate organisational strategy into practical change delivery, assessing workforce, leadership, operating model and change impacts while sequencing activities for readiness and adoption to minimise business disruption.
• Bring together people, process, technology and experience into a cohesive change approach, aligning senior leaders and stakeholders to support adoption and sustained outcomes.
• You will develop clear narratives and communications, confidence to support our clients to navigate, advocate and implement change.

Skills and attributes for success

• Australian citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government security clearance through the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA).
• Demonstrated experience delivering consulting or change management services within Australian Government environments.
• Proven experience shaping and delivering end-to-end change for complex transformations, including operating model, workforce, process or system change.
• We are particularly interested to hear from professionals who hold accreditation and/or qualifications in change management, organisational psychology, strategic communications and behavioural science.

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• Strong capability designing and leading enterprise-wide change across multiple workstreams, including change impact assessment, readiness and practical interventions.
• Ability to integrate people, process, technology and organisational design into a cohesive change approach.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills, including the ability to build alignment with senior government and client leaders.
• Experience in organisation and workforce design, capability uplift, transition planning, human-centred design or behavioural change approaches.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We’re proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. Learn more .

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape!We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at [e-mail] or [phone] (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

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