Your new role
Are you ready to drive change at Knox? We have an exciting opportunity for an Change Specialist to join and support our Strategy and Transformation Team. The role is critical for Knox to deliver on its key strategic priorities and be a continually improving customer centric organisation. This role will provide dedicated change support to complex strategic initiatives such as a new Data Strategy, ERP and L&D framework project, among others.
This is a full time or part time (4 days) role working at the Knox Civic Centre, however we can offer a range of flexible work options for the right candidate. This is a Band 7 classified role, remuneration will be $104,630.20 - $117,345.47 (pro-rata part time) (depending on experience) plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee. The role will be a 13 month contract to cover a period of maternity leave.
As an effective Change Specialist, you will need to pride yourself on your engagement and communication style and will have a passion for driving organisational change. You will support the high-level strategic thinking, foresight and decision-making required to implement change management and drive initiative outcomes. You will build strong client partnerships across the organisation, collaborate and be a trusted and valued advisor. Specifically, the role will engage teams within the organisation and drive improvements to processes, data, systems and ways of working. You will use your experience in building change readiness, change management tactics, analysis and change adoption to lead and implement change.
Please note that this role focuses on people/process change and not technical change management.
What you will need to thrive
The key selection criteria for this role are:
- Substantial practical experience in supporting large scale complex change management projects
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline
- Ability to fulfil a strategic change implementation role that initiates, supports and creates a difference and enhances the organisation’s capacity to improve performance, and embrace change.
- Experience in using Prosci/ADKAR methodologies is preferred but not essential.
- Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce high quality reports and discussion papers, make formal presentations and to represent Council in professional & community forums.
- Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to facilitate workshops, coach and advise stakeholders and gather information from difficult stakeholders.
- Proven ability to establish and maintain strong relationships at all levels of the organisation
- Demonstrated ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal.
- Knowledge of project management processes.
How to apply
Please provide a resume and brief cover letter addressing the ‘what you need to thrive’ section from the position description to outline how your experience and skills relate to the role.
Review the full position description now via our Knox City Council Careers Page.
For further information on this role please contact Shona Richards, Head of Enterprise Portfolio and Change Office on Shona.Richards@knox.vic.gov.au
Advert closes: 7th May by 11:45pm
Please note: Candidates will be shortlisted as applications are received and this role may close earlier than the anticipated closing date.
Why work at Knox
Discover your future at Knox City Council, where you will deliver meaningful impact, find great opportunities and work with committed people to shape our community. As an employee of Knox, you can enjoy:
- Accrued or rostered days off available for full-time roles, depending on operational requirements
- Broad range of leave options including up to 16 weeks primary and up to 4 weeks secondary parental leave
- Salary sacrifice option for Council-owned childcare fees
- Opportunities to take on temporary roles or work in different teams to build skills and support career growth
- Support towards further study
- 50% off Knox Leisureworks memberships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support in managing personal and work-related challenges.
To find out more about the benefits of working at Knox City Council, visit knox.vic.gov.au/why-work-knox
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Our commitments
Knox City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.
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