Organisational Change Manager

  • Posted29 January 2026
  • Location Canberra
  • Job type Contract
  • Duration 12-months
  • Reference4003681

Job description

We are seeking Change Managers to drive change management activities on a large transformational program of work for our federal government client.

You will be responsible for identifying, developing, coordinating and delivering end to end change strategies that support the successful delivery of one or more technology initiatives. You will play a key role in building alignment, managing expectations, and ensuring effective communication through the project lifecycle. You should possess a deep understanding of change management principles and bring proven experience in supporting change in technology-driven environments.

Key duties and responsibilities
  • Design and undertake stakeholder analysis, impact assessments and business readiness assessments.
  • Conduct detailed change impact assessments to identify potential impacts of technology projects on business areas, processes and existing systems.
  • Develop and implement change and communications programs for major projects, programs and other initiatives.
  • Monitor, assess and assure change readiness, undertake research and the analysis to identify emerging stakeholder issues and recommend options, solutions and advice to ensure success of the change management initiatives.
  • Engage and coordinate with key stakeholders to drive awareness, gain buy-in and engage throughout the project lifecycle
  • Work closely with training, learning and development teams to support learning and capability uplift.
  • Support benefits realisation by fostering behavioural and process changes to achieve project outcomes and benefits
Essential skills & experience
  • 5+ years’ experience in organisational change management
  • Demonstrated experience in leading organisational change initiatives in complex technology-based environments using structured methodologies (e.g. Prosci, ADKAR).
  • Proven ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels to achieve change outcomes.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop clear change messaging
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to consult, negotiate, liaise with a variety of stakeholders to influence outcomes.
  • Experience in integrating change management activities into project plans and ensuring successful adoption of new processes or systems.
  • Ability to assess organisational impacts, identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Capability to coach leaders and teams through change and foster a positive change culture
Please note that you must be an Australian citizen with a current security clearance to be considered.
  
These roles are based on site in Canberra. Hybrid or work from home options are not available. 
  
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