Senior Manager, Pace Change & Communications

Commonwealth Bank; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Bank is seeking a Senior Manager, Change and Communications to lead transformative change across the organisation. You will drive change management strategies, inform senior leadership, and shape communications for large-scale initiatives.

This role sits in the Pace Central Change and Communications Team, with a focus on collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement. You will partner with executives to map impacts, develop plans, and mentor a high‑performing team while

Qualifications

• Experience in change management principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to influence and build relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the development and execution of change management strategies and plans to support transformative change initiatives.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and key stakeholders to identify and address change impacts and ensure alignment with organisational goals.
• Develop and implement comprehensive communication plans to effectively engage and inform all levels of the organisation.
• Provide expert guidance and support to project teams on change management best practices and methodologies.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of change initiatives, making adjustments as necessary to achieve desired outcomes.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the Pace Central Change and Communications Team. Mentor and develop team members, promoting a collaborative and high-performance work environment

Skills

Change management

Stakeholder management

Communications strategy

Leadership

Project management

Content development

Data-driven decision making

Job description

Commonwealth Bank is seeking a Senior Manager, Change and Communications to lead transformative change across the organisation. You will drive change management strategies, inform senior leadership, and shape communications for large-scale initiatives.

This role sits in the Pace Central Change and Communications Team, with a focus on collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement. You will partner with executives to map impacts, develop plans, and mentor a high‑performing team while