• Full Time, 35 hours per week
• Temporary 12-month opportunity
• Location: Willing to consider candidates across all NSW locations. Preference will be given to candidates based regionally, with a focus on Queanbeyan, Armidale, Dubbo and Coffs Harbour
• Clerk Grade 11/12 – Salary starting from $149,739.00 + super and leave loading

Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We actively encourage individuals of all backgrounds – including but not limited to; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural heritage, disability, religion and sexual orientation to submit an application. We strive to ensure that every stage of the recruitment process and overall employee experience is accessible, welcoming and free from barriers.

About the Role

The Principal Change Manager, ICT leads strategic and operational change across a portfolio of digital and technology initiatives. Reporting directly to the CIO, you are a key member of the ICT leadership team and operate with significant autonomy in a small, high-performing group. You are responsible for ensuring that ICT-driven change is successfully adopted, risks are managed, and business continuity is maintained.

Your role brings together people, processes, and technology to deliver meaningful outcomes across the department. You provide strategic guidance to both major programs and day-to-day initiatives, ensuring engagement, awareness, and alignment with business needs.

Key responsibilities include raising awareness of cyber security and data risks, delivering digital capability uplift programs for staff, and co-ordinating both digital and face-to-face engagement on behalf of the wider ICT team. You are also the key contact for keeping stakeholders informed of ICT changes, service issues, and outages, acting as a visible and influential representative of the ICT function across the department.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to a self-driven change professional comfortable operating with high visibility and autonomy in a dynamic ICT environment.

About You

You are a seasoned Senior Change Manager with a strong track record of leading user-centric change across complex ICT environments. A natural leader with a people-first mindset and a can-do attitude, you build trust and influence stakeholders at all levels. You quickly engage with subject matter experts to understand technical processes and translate them into meaningful impacts from a user perspective.

You thrive in fast-paced, high-visibility environments and work confidently across business units, vendors, and ICT professionals. You apply structured change methodologies, including ADKAR, to drive adoption and embed lasting change. You lead multiple initiatives simultaneously, communicate strategy with clarity, and are recognised as a trusted, visible leader across ICT and the broader department.

Applying is easy!
Submit your current Resume/CV and a Cover Letter (max. 2 pages) outlining your relevant skills and experience, and why you’re our ideal candidate.

If you’d like to know more about the role, please click here to view the  D25 84351 Role Description - Clerk 11-12 - Principal Change Manager ICT.pdf.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Amelia Mansur via Amelia.Hain@dpird.nsw.gov.au or on 0418 913 420

Applications close: Tuesday 7 October 2025 at 11:55pm AEST

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to talent.advisory@dpird.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next 18 months.

What to expect next

Once you submit your application, you’ll receive an email confirmation. After the advertisement closes, all applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager and selection panel. If shortlisted, you may be invited to an interview—this could be in person, over the phone, or via video. You may also be asked to complete role-related tasks, such as a written assessment, skills test, or psychometric assessment. Reference checks will be conducted for candidates progressing to the final stages.

The successful applicant may also be required to undergo a police check, health assessment, and other relevant checks as part of the recruitment process.