AddressAt Whitehorse City Council, community is at the heart of everything we do.
- $114k - $127k + 11% Superannuation (based on level of experience)
- Deliver on the HOW of change management at Whitehorse City Council
- Shape and support change across our diverse services
- Be the change - your day to day interactions make direct instant positive impact on our people and those we serve
- Contract to 30 June 2027
At Whitehorse City Council, community is at the heart of everything we do. To stay ahead of and best respond to the evolving changes and needs of the community, the organisation is undertaking an exciting journey that will transform ways of working and will empower employees to be innovative and constantly striving towards providing excellent customer experience at all times. The five pillars of our transformation focus on:
- Excellent Customer Experience and Service Delivery
- Great Organisational Culture
- Innovation and Continuous Improvement
- Good Governance and Integrity
- Long Term Financial Sustainability
The role:
As a Change Manager, you will play a crucial role in successfully executing our change programs/projects at Whitehorse City Council. Your responsibilities will centre on managing the end-to-end change management planning and delivery for specific change initiatives, ensuring a smooth transition for our organisation.
Your primary focus will be on coaching and supporting project sponsors and people leaders, helping them navigate the change process effectively. Additionally, you will conduct change impact analyses, assess change readiness, and identify key stakeholders critical to the success of our projects.
In this role, you will create actionable deliverables across program learning, communications, involvement and engagement, and reward and recognition plans. Your efforts will significantly contribute to our transformation journey, ensuring that our organisation embraces change and adapts positively to new processes and technologies.
This opportunity isn't just about putting in a new system; it will be the key driver to our holistic change. Join us in making a valuable difference in the way we work and serve our community. Together, we will create a more valuable and impactful future for all.
About you:
To be considered for this position you will have:
- Relevant Tertiary qualification in either change management, organisational psychology, or organisational development.
- Extensive experience in a similar role managing multiple change management projects across a complex matrix organisation.
- Experience and knowledge of change management principles, methodologies, and tools. (Knowledge of People-Centred Implementation (PCI) desirable).
- An ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively at all levels of the organisation, including through reports and presentations, to achieve successful change outcomes. This includes drafting key messages and other internal communication collateral.
- An ability to work cooperatively in a team environment and with minimal supervision to support the achievement of organisational and projects goals and objectives.
In return, we will offer:
The ability to make a difference - Working at Whitehorse City Council you contribute to making a real difference in the lives of the community and those that live, learn, work or visit Whitehorse. Every day you really will see how the work you're involved in benefits the diverse community.
Great working conditions - a professional environment, friendly and supportive teams and a flexibility program that promotes employee work life balance.
An extensive Health and Wellbeing offering - Employee assistance program, private health insurance benefits, health checks (skin, hearing and vaccinations), discounted gym membership and facilities (e.g. Theatre, Arts, Leisure) and an active health and wellness program (e.g. stretching, healthy eating demonstrations and health challenges.
Career opportunities - engaging work and the opportunity to apply your skills and experience.
Transformation - We are in a time of transformation to stay ahead of the evolving changes and needs of our community. Together, we are on an exciting journey to empower all of our employees to be innovative, and constantly strive towards continuous improvement.
Further Information
Further information is available from Greg Horan on 0402 700 ***. To apply, please submit a copy of your resume (max 5 pages) and one page statement addressing the selection criteria and what you would bring to the role by 12 May 2024.
Come and join the transformation!
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Change ManagerTechnology Transformation
City of Whitehorse is a culturally and linguistically diverse community. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of our community. We are committed to upholding a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace that values the contribution of all.
Whitehorse City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation. We recognise our responsibilities to keep children and young people safe from harm and have established policies, procedures and training to achieve these commitments.
ABOUT US
The City of Whitehorse, located 15 kilometres east of the Melbourne CBD, is a culturally diverse community of almost 177,000 people. Whitehorse includes the suburbs of Box Hill, Burwood, Nunawading, Blackburn, Mitcham, Forest Hill and Vermont and is characterised by quiet tree-lined residential streets, an abundance of parks, gardens and natural bushland reserves, bustling shopping centres and a diverse range of arts, cultural, sports and leisure facilities.
Whitehorse City Council provides more than 100 services and facilities across a range of areas within our community services, city development, infrastructure, corporate services and transformation directorates. Whitehorse is one of Melbourne's largest metropolitan councils with a workforce of approximately 1300 employees and aspires to foster an inclusive, vibrant, prosperous and sustainable community. Our employees help us achieve these goals!
At Whitehorse, employee health, wellbeing and development are paramount, and we aim for everyone to become the best they can be in the workplace. Benefits of working with us include:
- A welcoming and supportive working environment
- Great opportunities for training and to build a long-term career within Whitehorse or the local government sector.
- Extensive employee health and wellbeing programs including flexible working arrangements
- Salary sacrifice options for gym / swim memberships, childcare and superannuation; and access to novated vehicle leases.
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
- Ample onsite parking at most facilities with ready access to public transport
- Active Social Club with a calendar of events through the year
