Change Manager

The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, housing, community initiatives and regional services reform.
Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program.
The program defines best practice standards by creating a carer friendly workplace, enabling staff to balance work and care, while continuing to contribute to the wellbeing of individuals, families and the community.
The Opportunity As a Change Manager – ASSIST you will be responsible for:

Leading change management planning for the program, including developing and monitoring change management objectives, supported by a communications strategy and plan.
Collaborating with project leads and stakeholders to design business readiness surveys and develop appropriate tools and methods to measure project impacts, including impacts on organisational roles, capabilities, processes, and services.
Self-managing work within the project and across areas of change management which may include managing and facilitating multiple work activities across the related projects.
Establishing connections with related Communities' change projects to ensure consistency and coordination of change scheduling across the people projects.
Interpreting strategic program and project (change) objectives and provides guidance and direction to key project and business stakeholders as appropriate.

The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position.
For further information we encourage you to contact Emma Reid, Director Strategy and Engagement, on 0427 789 ***.
There is currently 1 fixed term position available for immediate filling for a period of 12 months.
The successful applicant or applicants assessed as suitable through this process may receive further offers of contract employment in this or similar roles.
Join the Department of Communities Apply online by clicking the 'Apply for Job' button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:

A current resume/CV.
A two (2) pages written application addressing all the Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF.
A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).

An application form (for hard copy applications only).

For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Macarena Acosta, HR Advisor by emailing *************@communities.wa.gov.au.
We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:
TTY/voice calls - 133 677
Speak & Listen - 1300 555 727
SMS relay - 0423 677 ***
Integrity and Honesty The public sector is built on a strong foundation of integrity where employees act ethically, and public sector bodies promote and maintain integrity.

In line with Communities policies, applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process.
For more information on these requirements, click here.

Equity and Diversity
The Department of Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce.
As a measure to achieve equality, Section 66 R of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) and section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position.
We encourage people with disability to apply and Aboriginal people to apply.
If you require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, or to let us know your preferred methods of communication, please discuss with Macarena.
We welcome anyone supporting you with your employment goals and encourage them to make contact to assist in potential adjustments.
Applicants who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.
Lodgement is system generated.
Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.

Attachments:- Application Form
- FAQ sheet section 51 measures to achieve equality
- FAQ sheet section 66 R measures to achieve equality
- Information for Applicants
- JDF - Change Manager - ASSIST - L7.docx You can view and print these PDF attachments by downloading Adobe Reader.

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