Change Manager

BENEFITS

• Improve your take home pay by using salary packaging options – up to $18,500 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)!
• Career development opportunities
• Leave loading of 17.5%
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program

We’re looking for a professional Change Manager with relevant experience who wants to join our team to make a difference on a permanent basis, working 38 per week based in Fitzroy.

THE ROLE

The Change Manager will report to the Change Management Lead and support the facilitation of change and end user adoption of new programs, systems, processes and structures across the organisation. This role will assist with leading and guiding the business in the application of best practice change management plans, activities, frameworks, strategies and processes to maximise change adoption and cultivate a positive change environment. The role will support change management processes across strategic, ICT and related projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Align change activities with the strategic objectives, mission and values of the organisation.
• Support and assist with the development of change management documentation and deliverables, including developing communications plans.
• Plan, develop, deliver, implement and track specific change management outputs such as communications, training, stakeholder involvement, change impact analyses, organisational readiness analysis, mentoring, resistance management, and change reinforcement to support the Change Management Lead.
• Assist with the evaluation, reporting and impact of planned organisational change and identify risks and mitigations that maximise stakeholder and business commitment
• Provide change management advice and provide hands-on support to project teams and business stakeholders to successfully deliver strategic, ICT-related, and other specified projects on time and within budget
• Guide change management initiatives in consultation with executive team, senior leadership team as well as program and project managers.

ABOUT THE BROTHERHOOD OF ST LAURENCE

We are passionate about the work we do. We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society – a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty. For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia. We are made up of 1500+ employees and 1000+ volunteers to make a difference in our communities.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR 

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Passion for supporting the mission of BSL, and delivering excellence in your role, are just the start.

To be considered for the role and be successful in it, we’re looking for someone who has the following key skills and experiences:

• Extensive experience (10+ years) in change management
• Demonstrated knowledge of change management principles, methodologies and tools and the ability to develop and improve current toolsets.
• Significant experience successfully partnering with stakeholders to develop and deliver end to end change management activities, including strategy, planning, and implementation
• Proven experience coaching leaders and project managers in change management principles, methodologies and tools
• Demonstrated expert knowledge and understanding of the diverse range of responses to change and proven ability to work with a variety of individual needs and emotional stages
• Proven ability to identify, manage and address risks and issues, including change resistance
• Strong influencing, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships and liaise across all levels both internally, externally and with people from diverse backgrounds

CULTURE

BSL employees enjoy a range of flexible work options and other attractive benefits. Recognising that there is no ‘one size fits all’ pattern of work–life balance, the organisation endeavours to provide options to suit the needs of all staff.

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If you have any questions about the role, or want more clarification, please contact Susan Young ([email protected] using the subject line: Change Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs) for a confidential discussion.

To address the Key Selection Criteria, please review the Position Description here.

We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Asan Equal Employment Opportunity provider, we understand the importance of diversity and inclusion recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect.  We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.We encourage you to submit your application for this role if you meet some or most of the key selection criteria.

BSL is a child-safe organisation. BSL has zero tolerance to any form of abuse or harm to vulnerable people and is committed to specifically protecting children from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening and reference checking process prior to appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a satisfactory criminal history record check and may be required to hold a current and valid ‘working with children’ check.

Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics.  Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.

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