Change Specialist

Change Lead (Contract)
Location: Wantirna South, VIC (Part Time/4 days onsite)
Rate: $650 per day + super
Contract: Short-term engagement through to 18 September 2026

Seeking an experienced Change Lead to support the delivery of a portfolio of technology and transformation initiatives. Working under the guidance of the Head of Portfolio Office and Enterprise Change, this role will play a key part in shaping and embedding effective change practices across Council.
This opportunity will focus on supporting large-scale ICT and Digital programs by applying a structured change management approach to improve processes, systems, and ways of working, ultimately enhancing organisational capability and customer outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply change management methodologies and tools to support adoption across a large-scale ICT roadmap
• Plan and coordinate core change activities, including communications, stakeholder engagement, training, and transition planning
• Conduct impact assessments, evaluate organisational readiness, and identify key stakeholders
• Define and track success metrics, monitor progress, and report into governance forums
• Support development and delivery of change communications
• Partner with Digital and ICT teams to embed change activities within project plans
• Coach senior leaders, managers, and supervisors to effectively support their teams through change
• Contribute to establishing and uplifting change management practices across Council

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in change management across large or complex programs
• Strong knowledge of change management frameworks, tools, and methodologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to varied audiences
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence at all levels
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify root causes
• Experience working across both waterfall and agile project environments
• Change management certification (desirable)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

If this opportunity aligns with your experience, we welcome your application.

Please note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.



At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.