Principal Advisor Change And Communication , Queensland Corrective Services

The Principal Advisor, Change and Communications is responsible for defining, planning and managing change management activities to support the implementation of the Intelligence Capability Uplift project. This project is comprised of a series of initiatives designed to strengthen and mature the intelligence capability at Queensland Corrective Services (QCS).
The role will lead the implementation of contemporary and best practice change management strategies as well as communications and engagement tactics to ensure the successful transition and embedding of this new way of thinking and working in our corrections environment.
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Project Management
Classification AO7
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/538981/24
Closing date 01-Feb-2024
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Salary Other
Job duration 30 June 2024 with possibility of extension
Contact person Lauren Waka
Contact details Phone: 3308 2138
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The Principal Advisor, Change and Communications is responsible for defining, planning and managing change management activities to support the implementation of the Intelligence Capability Uplift project. This project is comprised of a series of initiatives designed to strengthen and mature the intelligence capability at Queensland Corrective Services (QCS).
The role will lead the implementation of contemporary and best practice change management strategies as well as communications and engagement tactics to ensure the successful transition and embedding of this new way of thinking and working in our corrections environment.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Project Manager and project team to ensure Change and Communications activities meet project milestones, deliverables and objectives, and align with the QCS change management framework.
In this role you will perform the following duties/functions:

• Plan and execute change management activities to support implementation of a series of capability development initiatives within our corrections environment across the state.
• Develop and implement contemporary and best practice change management methodologies in collaboration with Portfolio Change (Transformation Office), Project Leadership and Sponsors, to identify and respond to change impacts specific to each location, build change resilience and optimise business readiness.
• Work collaboratively with the project team, business units, and change champions to socialise, integrate and embed changes associated with the implementation the Intelligence Capability Uplift project.
• Develop strong working relationships and collaborate with stakeholders across the agency to manage expectations, support the change process.
• Plan, develop and implement targeted communication and engagement strategies to ensure all stakeholders are informed, understand and embrace the changes resulting from implementing initiatives arising from the Intelligence Capability Uplift project.
• Provide advice to leaders, including project and program leadership, on the change progress, observations and risks associated with the transition.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.
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