Change Manager

Change Manager

• $137963.00 12% superannuation
• Full time fixed term opportunity (Until 05/02/2027 - Parental leave backfill)
• Wadawurrung/Geelong based role (hybrid work from home 3 days a week in office)

About the opportunity

At WorkSafe Victoria the Enterprise Change Management Practice (ECMP) is vital to achieving our strategic goals. We empower individuals to embrace change and drive our mission forward. As a Change Manager youll play a key role in crafting and executing change management plans that ensure smooth transitions and enthusiastic adoption of our strategic and operational initiatives.

What Youll Do:

As our Change Manager youll lead change delivery across projects and programs. Your expertise will help integrate technological advancements new processes and strategic shifts across the enterprise. Heres a glimpse of your responsibilities:

• Craft Change Management Plans: Identify schedule and manage activities that boost employee adoption and enhance experiences throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct Change Impact Assessments: Partner with key stakeholders to assess the impact of changes ensuring our strategies and plans are informed and effective.
• Develop Tailored Change Activities: Create and execute change initiatives for small to medium projects including stakeholder analyses training plans communication strategies and measures of change effectiveness.
• Engage and Consult: Work closely with sponsors and Business Unit leaders to identify potential risks and foster a supportive environment for change.

Please ensure you review the Position Description here for additional information on accountabilities for this role.

About you

This role is perfect for a proactive Change Management professional with a proven track record in complex transformation programs. Youre a natural problem-solver with keen attention to detail and strong analytical skills. Juggling multiple priorities under pressure is your forte and you thrive in fast-paced environments.

Additionally you will possess the following skills and experience:

• Change Leadership: Demonstrated success in leading and implementing change projects that drive organizational objectives and foster employee commitment.
• Strategic Development: Experience in creating and implementing change strategies that align with program goals.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Proven ability to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to achieve effective outcomes.
• Sound Judgement: Skilled at navigating complex environments while influencing stakeholders and multi-disciplinary team members to deliver effective outcomes.
• Analytical Acumen: Proficient in applying change models and tools backed by strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Relationship Builder: Strong interpersonal skills that help you quickly establish credibility and trust with leaders and team members.
• Independent Yet Collaborative: Ability to lead analysts and work autonomously providing updates as necessary.

Qualifications - Desirable

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field (preferred)
• Change Management Certification (Prosci preferred).

Working with us

At WorkSafe our goal is for every employee to feel connected safe and valued within their team for teams to feel appreciated in the workplace and for WorkSafe to be respected in the community.

We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for delivering the best outcomes for the Victorian community. We strongly encourage applications from all individuals including First Nations people people with disabilities those from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and individuals of all sexualities and genders.

Whats next

Applications close 11:00pm Monday 2nd March 2026. Click the link to apply and join us in making a difference to Victorian lives.

Only applications submitted via the WorkSafe Careers website will be considered.

Preferred candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and/or other checks as required for the position as part of the recruitment process.

Eligibility for ongoing employment with WorkSafe Victoria requires Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency.

Due to the volume of applications received individualised feedback will only be provided to candidates who progress to interview stage.

To ensure a fair and open recruitment process we request that you complete your written application and any online interviews without the use of AI tools. We want to understand your professional skills experience and capabilities. We acknowledge that candidates may choose to use AI as part of background research.

For further enquiries please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist David Heaney via email