Organisational Change Management Principal
Leederville - Australia
Job Summary
Wereentering an exciting new chapter at Water Corporation as we continue to grow our Strategy and Transformation Group. Itrepresentsa step forward in how we plan and deliver services strengthening our ability to align todays decisions with the needs of our future business tobenefitour customers and communities and help Western Australia part of this expansionwereincreasing our capability and recruiting for multiple new positions. This is a rare opportunity to join us at a pivotal moment and help turn strategy into action - setting clear priorities coordinated action and driving real change across the talented people to support this strategic shift by bringing long-term direction enterprise planning operating model design organisational changemanagementand portfolio management into one connected enterprise-wide system focused on delivering our Corporate Plan priorities. Ifyouremotivated by purposeful work transformation and making a genuine impact across the statetheresnever been a better time to join us.
About the role:
Wereseeking an experiencedPrincipal Organisational Change Managementto leadand coordinate changemanagementat the portfolio level ensuring transformationchangeis sequencedalignedand successfully adopted.
Reporting to the Manager Organisational Change Management you will play a critical role indesigningbuildingandmaintainingthe enterprise view of changeand translating it into practical insights to inform decision guidance onidentifyingchangeimpactsassessing organisationalreadinessandcapacityand guiding how initiatives should be prioritised and sequenced to maximise adoption. You willwork acrossmultiple programsand business areasto ensure change is not delivered in you will connect initiatives highlight interdependencies and ensure leaders understand what change means for their people and when it is happening.
The role is both strategic and hands-on requiring you to analyse datafacilitateconversationswith senior leaders and provide clear actionableadviceto support acoordinatedand peoplecentredapproach to change.
Real benefits that matter
- Real flexibility with options to work from home or negotiate flexible work hours
- An additional 2 well-being days each year
- Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
- Generous co-contribution superannuation scheme which offers up to 16%. This includes an 12% standard employer contribution plus an additional 2% employer co-contribution that matches your own 2% contribution
- Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave
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What the role will involve:
Enterprise change leadership & governance
- Develop andmaintainthe portfolio view of organisational change across strategic initiatives
- Providereporting andinsights on change impacts complexity riskscapacityand sequencing
- Apply and enhance the organisations change management frameworktoolsand practices
- Influence prioritisation and sequencing of initiativesthrough governance forumsto support decision making on change
Integrated change design & delivery
- Develop integrated change approaches across theportfolio ofstrategic initiatives
- Anticipate enterprise-wide impacts of transformation activity andidentifyinterdependencies acrossinitiatives
- Supportchange planning and delivery forStrategy andTransformationGroup-ledinitiatives ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities
- Partner with project teams to ensure consistent application of change practicesand to improve acceptance and adoption of change
Communication & engagement
- Partner with Internal Communications to develop integrated change narratives and messaging
- Support the creation of the case for change desiredoutcomesand transformation stories
- Ensure consistentclearand engaging communication across all change initiatives
- Strengthen employee understandingengagementand adoption of change
Stakeholder influence & collaboration
- Work closely with Executives seniorleadersand project owners to shape change outcomes
- Provide guidance to leaders on change impacts and what it means for their teams
- Build strong relationships across Strategy People & Safety and Internal
- CommunicationsCollaborate across the organisation to ensure change is understoodalignedand embedded
Key skills and experience:
- Degreelevelqualification in change management or a related discipline with substantial experience leading and implementingorganisationwidechange initiatives within a large multidisciplinary organisation
- Extensive experience and deep knowledge in the technical design and implementation of change management processes practicestoolsand techniques
- Substantial experience designing andfacilitatingworkshops aligned to recognised change management frameworks
- Excellent knowledge of change frameworksmethodologiesand tools supported by a strong understanding of organisational project and program management approachesmethodologiesand lifecycle planning
- Proven capability in developing effective communications strategies and plans to support change initiatives
- Advanced skills in business analysis data analysis and reporting to inform change decisions and measure adoption
- Highly developed interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate with and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
- Strong facilitation communication and presentation skills combined with strong analyticalproblemsolvinganddecisionmakingcapability
- Ability to think strategically while delivering practical change outcomes anddemonstratedvalues and behaviours that contribute to a constructivehighperformanceculture
Apply:If you are interested in the above opportunity pleasesubmita covering letter and resume that bestdemonstratesyour ability to meet the requirements of the role.
As part of the recruitment process you maybe requiredto complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical qualification check police clearance and Australian working rights check.
Applications close Wednesday 24th June 2026
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Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.
We encourage applications from every background including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with disability women youth LGBTQIA folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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About Company
Water Corporation is the principal supplier of water, wastewater & drainage services to over 2 million people throughout Perth & WA. Learn more.