Portfolio Change Manager (Melbourne or Sydney)

Portfolio Change Manager (Sydney or Melbourne)

Department:Finance & Governance

Division:Enterprise Portfolio Office

Reference number:13146

Engagement type:Fixed Term Contract

AEMO at the Heart of Energy

AEMO is Australias independent energy system and market operator and system planner. AEMOs purpose is to ensure safereliableand affordable energy today and enable the energy transition for the benefit of all governments are now committed to a net zero economy for Australia by 2050 and our vision is to enable this. We have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to co-design the future of our energy systems and our core values revolve around character commitment and connection. Join us as we contribute to this significant transition in the energy sector.

About the role

Reporting to the Enterprise Change Practice Manager with a dotted line to the Portfolio Enablement Lead the Portfolio Change Manager isa member of the Portfolios Enablement Stream leadershipteam andisresponsible for leading and delivering (through a team of Change Management professionals) all change management artefactsactivities outputsand outcomes. This includes the development of high-quality artefacts materials and reporting to support people readiness successful go-live and effective handover to the business enabling progressive and sustainable change delivery across the portfolio. A key focus of the role is to drive a cohesive portfolio-wide approach to change proactively addressing risks managing interdependenciestimingand aligning with broader enterprise initiatives(via the Enterprise Change Practice).

The ideal candidate is a senior leader with deepexpertisein delivering large-scale complex change and transformation. You will be confident working with highly technical and scientifically minded stakeholders able to navigate ambiguity and uncertaintywith ease and skilled at leading a team of change professionals to achieve both individual and shared outcomes. Strong stakeholder engagementskillsand the ability to influence and deliver results in complex environments are essential.

This is a 12month Fixed TermContractwiththe flexibility to be based in Sydney or Melbourne.

What you will be doing

• Oversee thedelivery ofend-to-end change management activities aligned to the Enterprise Change Framework ensuring high-quality artefacts and adherence to best practice and qualitystandards.
• Lead the design and delivery of end-to-end portfolio change management including defining scope strategies and plans aligned to the Enterprise Change Framework and best practice principles.
• Provide leadership to the Change team including resource planning demand management onboarding/offboarding andestablishingan effective team operating rhythm.
• Lead and support the Change team overseeing performance capabilitydevelopmentand recruitment in partnership with the Enterprise Change Practice.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality change artefacts and activities across the portfolio including impact assessments change strategies communications learning and business readiness.
• Drive governance reporting and quality assurance across portfolio change initiatives providing insights to leadership and managing risksissuesand dependencies.
• Collaborate across internal teams externalvendorsand enterprise functions to deliver aligned communications engagement and learning outcomes and continuously uplift change capability and practices.

What you will bring to the role

• Extensive senior-level experience delivering end-to-end change management and transformation across large-scale complex programs including technology and operating model initiatives.
• Deepexpertiseacross core change disciplines including impact assessments strategy and planning communications engagement learning and training people readiness and change handover.
• Excellentleadershipskills withdemonstratedexperience leading and coaching teams of change professionals to deliver shared outcomes.
• Advanced skills in strategic thinking continuous planningfacilitationand co-design with a proven ability to resolve complex change challenges and drive organisational outcomes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence build relationships and drive behavioural change across diverse audiences.
• Relevant qualificationsaccreditationand certifications in change management or related disciplines (e.g. Change Management Institute APMG PROSCI) with experience applying recognised methodologies (desirable).
• Applicants must be an Australian citizen with the ability toattainand maintainan appropriate levelof national security clearance issued by AGSVA.

In return some of our benefitsto you

• Flexible working: work from home part timejob share hybrid optionsandadditionalleave options.
• Professional development via projects industry networksjob rotation studyassistanceand more.
• Give back with up to 4 days of volunteering leave per year.
• Embrace a healthier you with our wellness program discounted health insurance gymperksand our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

About Our Process

At AEMO we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome people of all backgrounds including people withdisabilitiesand neurodivergence and those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the application or interview process simply let us know by emailing us at