Senior Change Manager 1

Allianz Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Allianz Australia in Sydney is hiring a Senior Change Manager for a fixed-term 18-month contract within Finance. You will design and implement sustainable change management initiatives and collaborate with Finance leaders to build capability in Allianz’s methodology.

The role focuses on stakeholder analysis, change impact, training needs analysis, and readiness assessments to ensure smooth transitions and effective adoption of new ways of working.

Qualifications

• Experience managing large-scale and complex change programs, ideally within Finance teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, capable of addressing audiences at all levels.
• Collaborative working style with ability to build trust with stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret and analyse complex information and extract insights for decision-making.
• High attention to detail with thoroughness, and ability to manage competing demands.
• Interest in leveraging emerging technologies in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement sustainable change management initiatives within Finance or programs impacting Finance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure consistency and build capability in Allianz’s change management methodology.
• Address people-related risks and anticipated resistance, developing mitigation plans.
• Develop actionable change management plans (leadership, communication, education, training).
• Ensure readiness assessments are conducted to prepare employees for the transition to new ways of working.
• Apply the Allianz Australia change management approach and methodology.

Skills

Change management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Job description

SENIOR CHANGE MANAGER | FINANCE | SYDNEY (18-MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT)

At Allianz, we’re proud to be named one of the Best Workplaces in Australia 2026 and a Great Place to Work. As a leading global insurance and asset management brand, we prioritise care for our customers, the planet, and each other. We hire the very best people to further our commitment to caring and securing the future for our customers.

We offer an inclusive workplace where everyone feels like they belong, while promoting a culture of lifelong learning, development, and global mobility. Join us and share your ideas, be inspired, give back to the community and feel proud to be a part of an organisation doing meaningful work that matters while supporting sustainability, mental health, and well-being.

Let’s care for tomorrow, so we can create a better future together, for everyone.

About The Role

The primary purpose of this role is to design and implement sustainable change management initiatives within Finance or programs impacting Finance. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure consistency and build capability in applying Allianz’s change management methodology effectively and practically.

• Conduct the change analysis (stakeholder analysis, change impact and gap analysis, training needs analysis) to ensure change initiatives are thought through and planned.
• Working collaboratively with relevant stakeholders and own the development of a change management strategy and approach based on the completed change analysis.
• Working closely with Finance Chapter Leads, Product Owners and FLT to address any potential people‑related risks and anticipated points of resistance and develop specific plans to mitigate or address concerns.
• Develop a set of actionable and targeted change management plans e.g., change leadership plan, communication plan, education and training plan.
• Ensure that readiness assessments are conducted to prepare employees for the transition to new ways of working.
• Apply the Allianz Australia change management approach and methodology.

About You

• Experience managing large scale and complex change programs and projects ideally within Finance teams for large organisations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of communicating with audiences at all levels with clarity, impact and influence.
• Collaborative working style and ability to build trust with key stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret and analyse complex information, extract meaningful insights and evaluate options for decision‑making.
• High attention to detail by completing tasks with thoroughness and accuracy, with an ability to quickly identify errors or inconsistencies within information.
• Ability to plan and prioritise effectively, organise tasks and manage competing resources and demands.
• Strong personal integrity and commitment to maintain confidentiality.
• A passion for leveraging emerging technologies to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Benefits And Perks

• Inclusive Culture: Join a supportive, open-minded team focused on customer outcomes, bringing your authentic self to work every day!
• Work-life balance: Enjoy our flexible, hybrid work arrangements, and tailored workplace adjustments, where possible.
• Career Development: Access mentoring, development and global mobility opportunities for growth and success, including access to over 10,000 learning resources.
• Financial and Well-being Perks: Enjoy discounts on Allianz products, retail, tech, and travel, plus financial wellness initiatives and the Employee Share Purchase Program‑ own a piece of your employer!

About Allianz Group

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.

At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matters, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

Adjustments and support

If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to [e-mail] for a confidential conversation.

Important Notice

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