PERSOLKELLY brings together the legacy and experience of four organizations that shaped the staffing landscape over the past century: Kelly Services, who pioneered the modern temporary help industry in 1946; SKILLED, who crafted the staffing industry in Australia in 1964; Programmed, the leading provider of operations and maintenance services across Australia and New Zealand; and PERSOLKELLY, the largest workforce solutions provider in APAC.Program Change and Transformation Manager - Contract, EL2 EquivalentFederal Government AgencyData and Regulatory Transformation (DART) Program, 14 month contractBaseline clearanceKey ResponsibilitiesChange Management & ImplementationDevelop and execute change management strategies to drive adoption and minimise resistance to transformation initiatives.Work closely with leadership and stakeholders to ensure alignment of transformation programs with business goals.Embed change into business processes and culture, ensuring transformation efforts result in sustainable improvements.Identify, assess, and manage risks associated with transformation initiatives, ensuring mitigation strategies are in place.Business Readiness & Stakeholder EngagementAct as a bridge between technical teams and business units, ensuring business needs are represented and addressed.Assess the organisation’s readiness for change and develop interventions to ensure smooth adoption.Engage with business leaders, frontline employees, and stakeholders to foster a culture of change and innovation.Develop and execute communication plans that keep all stakeholders informed and engaged throughout the transformation journey.Hands-on Execution & DeliveryLead transformation projects from initiation to completion, ensuring milestones are met and results are achieved.Work alongside teams to implement new technologies, processes, and operating models.Provide hands-on support and troubleshooting during the rollout of transformation initiatives.Facilitate training, workshops, and coaching to enhance business capability and resilience to change.Performance Monitoring & Continuous ImprovementDefine and track KPIs to measure the success and impact of transformation efforts.Continuously analyse the effectiveness of change initiatives and make necessary adjustments.Drive a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for further enhancement.Gather feedback from stakeholders and end-users to refine change strategiesKey Skills & CompetenciesTechnical SkillsStrong knowledge of change management methodologiesExperience in digital transformation, process improvement, and business model innovation.Familiarity with Agile, Lean, and other modern transformation approaches.Proficiency in project management tools and techniquesUnderstanding of emerging technologies and their impact on business transformation.Soft SkillsLeadership & Influence – Ability to inspire and mobilise teams toward a common goal.Communication & Stakeholder Management – Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills to engage with all levels of the organisation.Problem-Solving & Analytical Thinking – Strong capability to analyse complex challenges and develop effective solutions.Resilience & Adaptability – Comfortable with ambiguity and capable of navigating resistance to change.Collaboration & Teamwork – Proven ability to work cross-functionally and drive collective action.Qualifications & ExperienceEssential10+ years of experience in change management, business transformation, or project management roles.Proven track record of leading successful transformation initiatives within an organisation. •Experience in stakeholder management across different levels of an organisation.Hands-on experience in driving and executing change rather than passively overseeing it.DesirableBachelor’s degree in Business, Change Management, Digital Transformation, or a related fieldCertification in change management methodologies (e.g., PROSCI, Lean Six Sigma, PMP).Experience in working in Agile or hybrid environments.Exposure to large-scale digital transformation programs, including in government.Background in industries undergoing significant transformation (e.g., retail, finance, healthcare, e-commerce).If you meet these requirements, please apply now or for a confidential discussion please call Athena Yung on 0491 451 213 or reach out at Athena.Yung@persolkelly.com.auPERSOLKELLY strives for diversity, inclusion and equality of our people. We seek a workforce that is representative of the communities we work in. We encourage people of all cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation or abilities to apply.
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