Change Manager

Description:

Your new company

Embark on a transformative career with the South Australian Government, where innovation meets impact. This department is dedicated to spearheading system modernisation and business transformation programs that empower stakeholders and enhance the lives of those in their care.

Your new role

This State Government department are seeking an ICT Change Manager to lead the charge in implementing their System Modernisation and Business Transformation Program. This pivotal 6-month contract role involves strategising, managing, and executing change initiatives that will revolutionise their service delivery.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience in change management with a certification such as PROSCI, Kotter, or ADKAR.

• Leadership skills to mentor a team and manage change activities, ensuring the adoption of new processes and technologies.

• Analytical abilities to assess program impacts, develop communication plans, and mitigate risks.

• Collaborative spirit to work with project managers and stakeholders, fostering positive change and driving program success.

• Extensive experience in leading the strategic planning, management and execution of change programs in large and complex environments.

• Extensive experience in implementing changes to business processes, technologies and systems.

• Exceptional skills to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively both verbally and in writing with people at all levels, including a proven ability to consult, liaise and influence, and engage stakeholders at all levels in an organisation.

• Extensive experience in developing, interpreting and advising on change strategies and providing succinct reports and briefings to senior executives in the Department.

• Extensive experience in leading people through change to deliver timely, innovative, and efficient services.

• Experience in organisational change is required to effectively coordinate the implementation of change management plans, including risk assessment, evaluation and training strategies.

• Ability to think strategically and conceptually, translate, and resolve complex business problems, at both strategic and operational levels.

• Proven expertise in the use of effective change management methodologies and processes, including ADKAR, Prosci’s Model, Kotter's 8-Step Change Model, or Lewin's Change Management Model and other methods, with appropriate adherence to required governance.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes of resistance and develop creative strategies to overcome barriers to change.

• Superior interpersonal skills and demonstrated success in forging successful collaborations and building effective working relationships, networks, and partnerships.

• Ability to thrive in ambiguity, navigate through uncertainty, and adapt quickly to changing priorities and requirements.

• Extensive experience in leading people through change to deliver timely, innovative, and efficient services.

What you'll get in return

• The opportunity to be at the helm of a significant government transformation project.

• A dynamic work environment that values innovation and positive change.

• The chance to develop and deliver training that will shape the future of our department.

• A competitive contract reflecting the importance of your role in achieving our vision, paying very well by the hour.

• The satisfaction of knowing your work directly contributes to the betterment of child protection services.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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