Organisational Change Manager

About this role

• 24 + 12 month contract - ASAP Start • Baseline Security Clearance Required • Develop change management frameworks • Uplift change management maturity Our client, a major Federal Government department responsible for climate change, energy, environmental protection, heritage and water management, are seeking the experience of multiple Organisation Change Managers . Duties of the Organisational Change Manager may include • Development of a change management framework & templates to uplift change management maturity; • Provide strategic advice & coaching to project and program teams to drive successful adoption, manage resistance, & improve business confidence through stakeholder engagement, communication & robust change plans; • Working closely with the Portfolio Office to develop and execute overarching change strategies, roadmap & integrated plans for the Branch, to minimise change fatigue; • Monitor & reporting on change progress and benefits realisation; • Assessing organisational readiness to identify potential resistance and developing mitigation strategies & plans; • Develop change impact assessments, change strategies & change management plans for individual projects to support business adoption; • Leading and executing change activities across multiple projects, whilst appropriately utilising the change champion network. • Development of training needs analysis & training plans across multiple projects within the Branch, to ensure impacted business users & IT stakeholders have the necessary skills & knowledge to operate in the new ways of working; • Assist the program & project teams in developing benefits maps, benefit profiles & benefit realisation plans; • Providing ongoing support to embed changes & realisation of outcomes and benefits. Skills and Experience Required • A minimum of 3 years of experience as an Organisational Change Manager; • Experience in developing and implementing change management frameworks, strategies and plans across portfolios of work; • Applying and integrating change management methodologies to program delivery, and project waterfall and agile delivery; • PROSCI change management certification (desired); • Experience leading & executing change management activities across complex portfolios, programs & projects in the Public Sector (desired). • Experience in benefits realisation management, including development of benefits artefacts & ongoing benefits management (desired); • Proven experience in tailoring change management methodologies to meet the complexities of programs & projects, including demonstrated change management certification (desired). How to Apply For a copy of the full job description, including the application instructions, please get in touch with Ben at Recruitment Hive by clicking the Quick Apply button. Alternatively you can reach Ben on (02) 6299 1006 to discuss further. Please note that applications close on Thursday the 16th of July 2026 at 11am. Recruitment Hive welcome late applications to be considered for future opportunities. Job ID: BC673171 We Value Diversity The Recruitment Hive is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience and are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. We encourage people with disability, indigenous, veterans and people of all backgrounds and abilities to express their interest in this role.