Senior Change Manager at DCCEEW NSW

, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Oct, 26

Salary

173174.0

Posted On

10 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Leadership, Communication, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Strategic Planning, Conflict Resolution

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Find work that matters and shape your world * Lead the design and delivery of change management activities for the Program * Temporary full-time opportunity until 27 November 2026 * All NSW Office locations considered, with flexible working supported * Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $ 149,739 to $ 173,174 + super About the role We’re looking for an experienced change leader to join our Program Management Office (PMO) at the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure. This PMO plays an important role in coordinating the movement of staff from various external agencies via various means to work for the Development Coordination Authority (DCA). This initiative is part of the NSW Government’s planning reforms. The Senior Change Manager role works within the Program Management Office to understand the journey staff will be taking to move to work for the DCA and the impact of this on external agencies, as well as the DCA, to design robust change management activities. This will include contributing to staff transition communications and having visibility of all communications relevant to the Program. This role involves navigating competing priorities, ambiguity, and stakeholder expectations while ensuring that change initiatives land effectively and are adopted in a sustainable way. A key challenge is bringing people along the journey, balancing technical delivery with clear communication, managing resistance, and keeping momentum across multiple moving parts. Read the role description for more detail: Senior Change Manager [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtJKTqni8xMxcXWwCZnot_sdiVaGtZE_c29q7mjWHVbhilEUSECyKg0z3BgaJFS-oWXa8WRMEjgt28P7EnmLkZg5I2fqpVNP8jysc2ZfyIxsPPiSTfWTZS0Y6a-pT6X4MGaBnwaTtuSB9IMkI2LPFZMw%7e%7e] About you * Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey ideas and collaborate with team members. * Proven leadership qualities, including the ability to motivate and inspire others to achieve shared goals. * Solid time management and organizational skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines efficiently. * Capable of driving outcomes while effectively involving stakeholders throughout the process, fostering collaboration and buy-in. * Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment with diverse stakeholders to achieve outcomes. Essential * Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent professional experience Apply now Apply today with your CV and cover letter. Applications close 11:55pm Sunday 19 July 2026 For more information contact Carolyne Moy (A/Program Director) at carolyne.moy@dphi.nsw.gov.au [carolyne.moy@dphi.nsw.gov.au] If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide [https://www.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-05/dphi-working-with-us-guide-for-aboriginal-applicants.pdf] to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways [https://nswdpie.tfaforms.net/1025] team for a yarn. We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments [https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/adjustments-for-individual-needs] that may be needed during the recruitment process (including an alternate format of the application form), ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au [talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au] or (02) 63637676 - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'. Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including a criminal record check.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and delivery of change management activities to facilitate the transition of staff to the Development Coordination Authority. This includes managing communications, navigating stakeholder expectations, and ensuring sustainable adoption of change initiatives.