Change Manager EPMO

The Role 

The primary objective of the Change Manager EPMO is setting the strategic framework for enterprise change management to enable the successful delivery of change across the City of Ballarat, and to advise our staff how to engage and advise on transformation and operational change initiatives to maximise delivery of strategic value for the organisation.  

We are looking for a hands-on, seasoned Change Manager, to lead, develop and implement communications and training across all change initiatives, contributing to the outputs of the projects within the EPMO Portfolio.  

This is a full-time ongoing position. The Band 8 salary ranges from $113,068 to $125,540 per annum inclusive of allowances plus statutory superannuation. 

About You 

The successful candidate will have significant demonstrated experience in developing, initiating and executing change management strategy and plans along with providing guidance and leadership in communication, coordination and analysis, ideally within an EPMO or project management environment. 

This business unit is driving cultural change across the organisation and seeks a confident, experienced candidate to engage and co-ordinate a network of change champions, who will support the implementation of the project change and communications activities.  

Extensive experience with implementing and working within "cross-department" organisational change strategies and an understanding project schedule and change impact inter-dependencies will be critical to support successful outcomes. 

Key Selection Criteria 

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Business Management, Business Transformation, Change Management or a related discipline and relevant professional experience.   

• Demonstrated experience in formalised OCM Methods, Strategic Approaches and Industry best practice (i.e., PROSCI, CMI, CMBoK)  

• Minimum 3 years demonstrated experience in developing, initiating and executing change management strategy and plans along with providing guidance and leadership in communication, coordination and analysis with a variety of project types. 

• Proven experience with internal client engagement and management particularly in a PMO or EPMO environment. with a track record contributing to broader organisational leadership, transformation and culture. 

• Experience and/or understanding of a PPM system (Portfolio & Project Management) would be advantageous, particularly experience within a Council environment with Camms. 

• Knowledge of enterprise-wide IT tools or systems and/or of infrastructure and strategic projects. 

To Apply 

To apply for this position please click the Apply button and submit your application. Applications close, Close of Business, Monday 3 February 2025. 

Please ensure that you provide a cover letter and a current resume and address the key selection criteria. 

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check.    

Contact 

For further information on this position, please contact Megan Donelan, EPMO Lead on 0407 112 073. 

The City of Ballarat is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive working environment that embraces and values diversity, flexibility and child safety. We welcome applications from all walks of life and celebrate the diversity and richness this brings to our workplace and reasonable adjustments will be made to the process to ensure equitable access.  We undertake an employment screening process to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate holds a valid working with children check and satisfactory criminal history record check.