Change Partner

1 week ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia David Jones Full time

Job no: 534567

Work type:
Full-Time, Limited Tenure

Location:
Melbourne - CBD & Inner

Categories:
Human Resources, Strategy & Business Development

Join an iconic Australian business as it embarks on a significant period of transformation and coach it's leaders on how to embed meaningful change.

The role


In conjunction with delivering its Vision strategy, David Jones is currently in the middle of a multi-faceted and organisational wide transformation as it transitions to new ownership.

Reporting to the Head of People as part of the transition management office (TMO) the Change Partner will be crucial in ensuring our people, processes and ways of working are enhanced to effectively deliver Thriving Culture as well as commercial objectives.


Partnering with a diverse mix of stakeholders and in partnership with People team, you will identify, develop and execute change plans to minimise people impacts and embed sustainable change.

Including integrating multiple initiatives to support the TMO, you will work to assess level of change and appropriate plans required to meet deliverables while maintaining an enterprise-wide view.


Based in Melbourne with a hybrid mix of time in the office and home, this will suit a commercially astute HR transformation/change lead with a diverse set of project management and business leadership capabilities.


_ Please note, this is an initial 12-month fixed term contract with potential for extension._
For success in this role you will positively influence change by:

  • Implementing change management strategies to support the delivery of desired future state
  • Determining business readiness for specific and holistic change
  • Undertaking stakeholder assessments to identify issues, risk and challenges associated with change
  • Partner with People team and key leaders, to effectively implement, embed and sustain change
  • Ensuring impacted stakeholders are supported throughout through execution of agreed plans
  • Partner Project & Work Stream Leads and TMO Sponsors to ensure success of the change
  • Proven experience managing business critical change/HR transformation initiatives endtoend
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • A people orientated approach coupled with growth and performance mindset
  • Design and running of the governance cycle including change impact and readiness assessments
  • Previous experience working in HR Business Partnering / Change or OD style roles
  • Extensive experience delivering transformation programs and projects
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to influence key internal/external stakeholders
  • A professional Project/Change Management Certification would be beneficial

Why work for us?

  • Unique opportunity to be part of a highly engaged, successful team, focused on the transformation of an iconic Australian brand
  • A competitive remuneration package
  • Generous employee discounts across David Jones and access to partner benefits
  • An additional day of leave for your birthday along with time to support charitable work
  • Hybrid working arrangements in office and from home that provide appropriate work/life balance
  • Opportunities to support community partnerships across our Corporate Social Responsibility program
  • Be a member of a company committed to sustainable practices, driving change in the retail landscape
  • Ongoing training and development to pursue individual ambitions

About Us


Since 1838, David Jones' limitless quest for innovation and progress established us as Australia's original influencer in fashion & lifestyle.

Today, our vision and purpose to continue this legacy is to be the destination that inspires, with experiences and services Like No Other.

Our current parent company, Woolworths Holdings Limited (

JSE:
WHL) have entered into a binding agreement for Anchorage Capital Partners to acquire David Jones, bringing our business back into Australian ownership and securing the next chapter of our growth journey.


Anchorage is one of Australia's leading and most highly experienced private equity firms, who will leverage their deep industry expertise, hands-on approach with management, and continued investment to drive key initiatives to grow the David Jones business and deliver sustainable future performance.


Advertised: 07 Feb 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 28 Feb 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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