Project & Change Management Specialist

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Why join us?

Welcome to TAL. As a leading life insurer, we've been protecting Australians for over 150 years. Backed by Dai-ichi Life, we're driven by big ambitions and empower to create better products and services. Together with our Partners, we're helping millions of Australians live a life filled with choices, options, and freedoms. See the direct impact you make delivering support and financial security with care and expertise. Grow beyond expectations with diverse roles, global connections, and exclusive learning opportunities. Work with passionate, bright and capable colleagues. Feel inspired by supportive leaders. Collaborate with heart, where flexibility, wellbeing and inclusivity is valued. TAL is one of Australia's leading life insurers, committed to inclusion, and supporting the career growth of our diverse workforce.

We're proud to be:

• An Inclusive Employer – Recognised as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency and Bronze Tier Status within the Australian Workplace Equality Index
• Diversity Champions – Member of Diversity Council Australia, Australian Disability Network, Pride in Diversity and Champions of Change
• Reconciliation Advocates – Read our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan.
• We welcome applications from people with diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, caregivers, individuals living with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.
• Need adjustments during the recruitment process? Let our team know by getting in touch with us — we're here to support you.

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and organized Project & Change Management Specialist to join our Group Life and Retirement business unit. This permanent role is ideal for someone with a minimum of 4 years of experience in project management, administration, or change support who is ready to take the next step in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Reporting to the Business and Planning Manager, you'll lead and support a variety of projects and workstreams, helping teams deliver successful outcomes through hands-on coordination and change support. This role offers the opportunity to work across different business units, build relationships, and develop your skills in project and change management.

If you're proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, we'd love to hear from you.

In this role you will

• Prepare templates and artefacts using software such as MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and MS Project
• Coordinate and, at times, facilitate project/workstream sessions and Steering Committee meetings
• Provide drafting support for meeting materials on behalf of the Business & Planning Manager, Head of Governance & Risk, or other program managers as needed
• Produce ad-hoc reporting to support compliance, inform leadership decision-making
• Proactively identify and manage project risks
• Provide financial management support, including purchase order management, invoicing validation, accruals, and SOW approvals

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in project, program, and governance
• Microsoft Office suite skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) plus experience with Project, Visio, and SharePoint
• Well-organised and efficient at prioritising tasks
• Strong communication skills
• Pro-active and a self-starter
• Capable of maintaining structure in an unstructured environment

Additional Information

• TAL is committed to inclusion and supporting the career growth of our diverse workforce
• We're proud to be an Inclusive Employer, Diversity Champions, and Reconciliation Advocates
• We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds; adjustments during recruitment are available

As part of the recruitment process, TAL may conduct checks to determine eligibility for a role, including criminal history, bankruptcy, entitlement to work, regulatory and reference checks. Our Code of Conduct outlines expected behavior; risk management is everyone's responsibility.

If you are already a TAL employee, please apply via the SmartRecruiters button in Workday and navigate to the Employee Portal to ensure your application is recorded accurately.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• General Business

Industries

• Insurance

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