Address- Join our new established and growing team as we embark on exciting digital initiatives as part of the Digital Modernisation Programme
About the Role
The Manager, Change Management develops and implements Change Management strategy for the Digital Modernisation Programme (DMP) and plan for effective adoption of changes by employees and external stakeholders to improve efficiency and compliance.
Establish a change framework and lead Change Management activity and engagement to support transformation programs enabling a step change in the capabilities of the public sector delivering better outcomes of citizens and staff alike.
The role is temporary until 30 April 2026 with potential for extension.
About the NSW Electoral Commission
The New South Wales Electoral Commission delivers trusted and independent systems, processes, oversight and engagement that support democracy in New South Wales. Our vision is to maintain confidence in the integrity of the democratic process and make it easy for people to understand and participate.
Our work includes:
· Running elections.
· Communicating and engaging with the public and our stakeholders; and
· Investigating possible offences and enforcing electoral laws such as the Electoral Act 2017 and the Electoral Funding Act 2018
Digital Modernisation Program Overview
The Digital Modernisation Programme (DMP) represents a forward-looking, multi-year initiative aimed at enhancing the integrity and sustainability of the NSW Electoral Commission (NSWEC) while streamlining the delivery of electoral services to the citizens of NSW. Committed to strengthening our electoral processes, NSWEC is dedicated to investing in digital capabilities to ensure the resilience and longevity of our democratic systems.
DMP's overarching goals encompass several key objectives. These include preserving and enhancing the integrity, resilience, and sustainability of electoral operations, addressing evolving cyber threats in a dynamic technological landscape, reducing escalating operational costs associated with maintaining aging systems, expediting our adaptability to enact legislative and regulatory changes, and harnessing innovation to meet the evolving expectations of our constituents in an increasingly digital era.
What we offer
· Opportunity to work on a large scale digital transformation program
· Employee Assistance Program
· Work/Life balance (35 hour working week) including hybrid working arrangements (2 days in the office as a minimum)
· Sydney CBD location
· Access to Fitness Passport for eligible staff
Essential requirements
As the successful candidate, you will have:
· Significant Change Management experience including large digital transformation projects with internal and external stakeholders.
· Experience working in government delivering Change Management
· Proven track record in managing stakeholders effectively
· Demonstrated ability to achieve change outcomes in an ambiguous environment.
· Relevant tertiary qualifications.
· Politically neutral with no current or past affiliation to political parties or lobbyists/campaigners.
· Satisfactory Criminal Record check result.
How to apply
As part of your application, you will be asked to respond to a target question:
1. Describe a time when you built cooperation across multiple teams and overcame barriers to information sharing and communication. What strategies did you use to manage and build cooperation across teams (300 word limit)
You should include a covering letter summarising your skills, knowledge and work experience, along with an up-to-date resume which clearly detail your skills and experience as relevant to this role.
For further information regarding the role please download the Role Description
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The NSW Electoral Commission embraces diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the population of New South Wales. We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, mature-age people, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this role. Please let us know if we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to assist you, please contact ******@elections.nsw.gov.au
Applications received and completed after closing time will not be considered for selection.
The selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
For further information, contact NSW Electoral Commission’s Talent team on ******@elections.nsw.gov.au
Other Information
Your employment will be subject to National Criminal Records Check to determine your suitability for employment.
The NSW Electoral Commission is committed to maintaining public confidence in the integrity of the electoral system. The Commi...
