• Play a pivotal role in a major city-wide transformation
• Enjoy hybrid working options supporting a balance between office & WFH days
• Limited Tenure full time position until March 2027
• Senior Officer Contract – salary negotiable subject to experience

A bit about the role

We’re seeking a OneCouncil Program Change and Communications Lead to drive organisation-wide change as we implement our new Enterprise Resource Platform (ERP). In this pivotal role, you’ll shape and deliver change, training, and communications strategies that empower our people, engage stakeholders, and ensure seamless adoption across the City of Casey.

You’ll lead a skilled team, partner with senior leaders (including the CEO and Executive Leadership Team), and play a critical role in ensuring the program delivers lasting benefits for our community. If you’re a proven change leader with ERP experience and a passion for guiding people through transformation, this is your chance to make a real impact in one of Victoria’s fastest-growing councils.

What you’ll deliver

• Design and implement strategies that maximise adoption, minimise resistance, and ensure seamless integration of the OneCouncil ERP across the organisation.
• Deliver clear, consistent, and engaging communications to keep stakeholders informed, aligned, and engaged throughout the change journey.
• Plan and deliver training programs that equip staff with the skills and confidence to adopt new systems and processes.
• Partner with senior leaders to guide them through change impacts, support benefits realisation, and align initiatives with organisational objectives.
• Manage direct and indirect reports, providing clear direction, coaching, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment.

What you’ll bring

• Experience leading large-scale ERP or enterprise transformation programs, with formal change management certification (e.g., PROSCI, PCI, APMG, Agile Change Leadership).
• Ability to influence senior leaders, explain complex concepts clearly, and engage staff across all levels.
• Skilled in designing and delivering training programs that support system and process change.
• Ability to align change initiatives with organisational priorities, assess risks, and contribute to benefits realisation.
• Experience managing and coaching teams, fostering collaboration, engagement, and high performance.
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check & Eligibility to Work check, Psychometric Testing.
• A curious, collaborative, and inclusive community mindset.

What’s next?

If you think this role might be for you, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply by following the links and attaching a cover letter and resume. We do not require any selection criteria to be addressed.

Eligibility to apply

Please ensure that you are eligible to apply for this position in line with the Workforce Management Policy for internal movements.

To find out more about the role, please contact Rebecca Downes, Head of Transformation Strategy and Execution at rdownes@casey.vic.gov.au.

Applications will be accepted until 11.55pm on Thursday 18^th September 2025.

Please Note: Applications will not be accepted via email. Please apply by following the links only.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

At the City of Casey, we are proud to be an inclusive, child safe, and equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities, including those with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ communities, multicultural communities, and refugee or migrant backgrounds.

We are committed to providing a diverse, safe, and inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. We promote gender equity and actively address barriers to employment, ensuring participation without discrimination and supporting workplace adjustments.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Talent Team at 9709 9633 or Talent@casey.vic.gov.au.

The City of Casey reserves the right not to make any appointments for this position.

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