Change & Communications Manager

📍 Hybrid Work Model | Melbourne
📅 Initial contract until 31 December 2026 | Extensions likely

We are looking for an experienced Change & Communications Manager to lead transformational change initiatives across a complex business environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and drive the overall change strategy, agenda and plan.
• Develop and execute stakeholder engagement, communications, training and adoption activities.
• Conduct change impact assessments and training needs analysis.
• Develop and facilitate workshops, meetings and knowledge-transfer sessions.
• Design and deliver training programs for employees, change leaders and change agents.
• Support the development and testing of processes, procedures and work instructions.
• Monitor and report on change activities, progress, risks and issues.
• Identify barriers to adoption and develop strategies to support successful implementation.
• Coach program teams and business stakeholders throughout the change journey.
• Work collaboratively with SMEs and distributed teams across different locations.

About You

• 12+ years' experience in Change Management.
• Strong experience across change, stakeholder engagement, communications and training.
• Proven experience delivering change impact assessments and training needs analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience designing and delivering training programs.
• Ability to work effectively in complex environments and mobilise quickly.
• Experience in Mining or Utilities preferred.
• Professional services or major enterprise experience highly regarded.
• Experience working with geographically distributed teams preferred.
• Knowledge of HR processes is advantageous.
• Relevant change management certifications and systems knowledge are desirable.

If you're an experienced Change & Communications Manager looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you!

To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Ian Cardinal on +617 3472 6580 or email icardinal@paxus.com.au and quote the above job reference number.

Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.