Change Specialist

Change Specialist

At Penrith City Council its not about having to choose.

Life with us is the best of both worlds.

What we offer you

• Salary: Commencing from $99060.00 12% Superannuation
• Employment Type: Fixed Term up to September 2028
• Flexible Working Arrangements (In accordance with Councils Finding Balance policy)
• The best of both worlds click here to learn more

As part of a major wholeoforganisation transformation (a Tier One project) this role offers meaningful impact organisational visibility and a rare opportunity to shape how our entire Council works.

Heres what youll be up to

Were modernising the way we work transforming how Council operates and implementing a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. As our Change Specialist youll help ensure our people understand adjust to and successfully adopt new processes systems and ways of working.

You will:

• Conduct change impact and stakeholder assessments to understand how the ERP program affects different teams
• Assist in designing and implementing the programs Change Management framework
• Prepare and maintain change management documentation such as plans reports readiness assessments and supporting artefacts
• Support the planning and coordination of change activities across the project lifecycle
• Contribute to stakeholder engagement efforts including workshops communications and change champion network activities
• Track and report on change metrics insights and benefits realisation
• Support capability uplift activities including identifying changerelated gaps and helping develop targeted support resources
• Work closely with the Change Manager Organisational Transformation Project Manager Subject Matter Experts and ERP project team to drive successful adoption

Your work will directly contribute to a smooth organisational transition enabling staff to feel informed supported and confident throughout the change journey.

Who we are (and why youll love us)

As your leader I take a practical grounded and humanistic approach Im flexible encouraging trusting and handsoff in the best way. I focus on creating the supportive conditions for people to succeed and grow in their own way.

Youll join a newly formed ERP project team inside our Business Excellence department. Were:

• Collaborative inclusive and supportive
• Outcomesfocused and goaloriented
• Still early in our project journey which means you get to help shape how we work build culture and influence our collective success from the ground up

We value connection authenticity and continuous improvement. As part of Council youll enjoy flexible work options a strong wellbeing culture and opportunities to learn and grow all while contributing to a highprofile organisational change initiative that will shape the future of how our City works.

Learn more in the Position Description.

What are we looking for

Youre someone who:

• Brings experience supporting change management activities in complex environments
• Communicates clearly and confidently with diverse audiences
• Is comfortable analysing data assessing impacts and preparing project artefacts
• Understands project management approaches and phases of the project lifecycle
• Is energised by change and motivated by helping people transition successfully
• Works collaboratively builds trust quickly and enjoys solving problems
• Reflects our Employee Value Proposition someone ready for their next challenge seeking impact and excited by meaningful work

The must-know bits

You will be required to undertake employment checks which may include a Criminal History Check Qualification Check Working with Children Check Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test as relevant to the position for which you have applied.

Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council for review to progress through the recruitment process.

Ready to make work feel less like work

If youre nodding along and already picturing your first day submit your application by hitting Apply Now.

In addition to a cover letter and resume applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria (outlined in the position description) as a part of their application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.

Weve got an opportunity youve got talent Lets talk.

For more information contact Maya Goldsmith Change Manager on.

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At Penrith City Council we believe the best of both worlds means embracing the unique perspectives backgrounds and experiences that make our City and our organisation vibrant. We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued respected and supported and welcome applicants from people of all backgrounds abilities and identities.