Senior Change Partner at VicGov People Careers

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 May, 26

Salary

185518.0

Posted On

23 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Change Management, Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Project Delivery, Critical Thinking, Co-creation, Risk Management, Interpersonal Capability, Communication Strategies, Business Readiness, Change Management Frameworks, Facilitation, Advisory, Data-driven Insights, Engagement

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Salary: VPS 6 $138,631 - $185,518 plus superannuation About the role The Senior Change Partner sits within the newly established People Change and Engagement branch of the People and Culture division. This branch is responsible for leading people change processes that are respectful, efficient, robust and people centred – contributing to a high performance, values-based culture at the Department of Transport & Planning. Our Senior Change Partners partner with the business to lead discrete people change processes end to end. Key Selection Criteria The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership in navigating complex change, building collaborative partnerships and managing stakeholders to deliver outcomes aligned with broader organisational, political and community contexts. They will bring accomplished project delivery, critical thinking and co-creation skills, translating strategy into effective programs while managing risk and resolving complex issues. The role requires a strong outcomes focus, adaptability and interpersonal capability to work collaboratively across organisations and ensure services deliver positive community impact. To access the Position Description, please click here. Position accountabilities DTP is seeking an experienced change management professional to support strategic transformation initiatives across the department. Working closely with senior leaders and People and Culture Business Partners, this role provides expert advice to enable effective, people-centred change outcomes. You will build strong, collaborative partnerships with stakeholders to deliver tailored change advice and support, contributing to high levels of engagement and customer satisfaction. The role supports strategic decision-making by providing data-driven insights and change advice to senior leaders on transformation activities. You will lead the development and delivery of end-to-end change management plans, including engagement and communication strategies, business readiness assessments, support materials and adoption monitoring. You will prepare and deliver high-quality communications, training content and briefings for senior leadership and diverse stakeholder groups. As a subject matter expert, you will provide authoritative advice on change management frameworks, processes and methodologies, supporting consistent and effective change delivery across the department. You will contribute to the development of repeatable processes and templates that promote an agile and flexible change culture. The role also supports the uplift of change leadership capability by engaging employees in the design and implementation of change initiatives and future-state ways of working. You will facilitate and deliver workshops, programs and forums tailored to business needs. This is an opportunity to contribute to significant organisational change within a large and complex government environment. Qualifications and experience Mandatory Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline such as change management, human resources or OD, or strategic communications and engagement and / or demonstrated experience. Desirable Relevant organisational development accreditations. Pre-employment checks and employment conditions Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position. Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply. How to apply Please note, this is an Internal Recruitment process. Click the ‘Apply’ button to apply. Applications close at 11.59pm on Sunday, 8th February 2026. Please include both your resume and a cover letter. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions. For further information about the role, please contact Bree Kuffer - Director, People Change and Engagement via Bree.Kuffer@transport.vic.gov.au. Important Information: · If you require any adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, or need the advert or attachments in an accessible format (e.g., large print), please contact us by phone or email. We're here to support you.

Responsibilities

This role partners with the business to lead discrete people change processes end-to-end, providing expert advice to senior leaders on transformation initiatives. Responsibilities include leading the development and delivery of change management plans, communication strategies, and providing authoritative advice on change management methodologies.