Change Manager

Whizdom ·whizdom.shazamme.com

Location Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Salary AUD 150 - 170 / hour
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
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Seeking a Organisational Change Manager with 8+ Years experience. 

Job details

The Department is seeking an experienced Organisational Change Manager to deliver change management activities on IT projects and initiatives. With a strong focus on engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, from APS staff to executive staff, the successful candidate will play a key role in managing stakeholder relationships, building alignment, managing expectations, and ensuring effective communication through the project lifecycle. 

The ideal candidate will possess a sound understanding of change management principles, be driven by working collaboratively as part of a team, and bring proven experience in supporting change in technology-driven environments. 

This role will report to a Lead Change Manager and work with a number of Senior Change Managers. The ideal candidate is expected to contribute strongly to a team-based delivery approach with shared standards, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the change management function. 

Key duties and responsibilities
  • Deliver effective change management activities across multiple projects and initiatives as required. 
  • Build and maintain strong and collaborative working relationships with project teams, business stakeholders, SME’s, operational leaders and other change managers.
  • Develop and implement effective and adaptive change management strategies, plans and deliverables aligned to project objectives.
  • Undertake detailed stakeholder analysis, change impact assessments and develop readiness, transition and adoption plans to prepare and support successful adoption of changes across impacted business areas and staff.
  • Support learning and capability uplift through detailed training needs analysis, design of education and training activities and modules, and development of user support materials.
  • Monitor and report on readiness and change adoption, including risks, issues, dependencies and progress against key milestones.
  • Performance and deliverables will be regularly monitored against agreed activities and milestones 
Essential criteria
  • 1.Demonstrated 8+ years’ experience delivering organisational change management activities within a project or program team in large, complex technology-based environments.
  • 2.Demonstrated experience with the application and understanding of change management methodologies, frameworks and tools.
  • 3.Strong experience conducting stakeholder analysis, impact assessments, change planning, and readiness activities, including workshop facilitation within structured program and project delivery environments.
  • 4.Proven ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across multiple organisational levels.
  • 5.Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to liaise, consult and negotiate with a range of stakeholders in a variety of contexts.
  • 6.Ability to work collaboratively within a high performing team environment.
Contract:  12 Months Contract  with  1 x 12 month extensions 

Security Required: NV1 Security Clearance required 

Location  -Canberra - Hybrid 

How to Apply - Please upload your resume to apply. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks

Closing date: Monday 8  June 2026  by 9am 

Call Joanne Finchett on 0480 002454 or email Joanne@whizdom.com.au for any further information

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Where is the Change Manager job located?
The Change Manager role with Whizdom is based in Canberra, ACT, AU.
What does the Change Manager role pay?
Whizdom lists the Change Manager role at AUD 150–170 per hour.
Is the Change Manager role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Whizdom.
What experience level is the Change Manager role?
The Change Manager position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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