Change Communications Manager

Change Communications Manager (15mth parental leave cover) - Sydney or Melbourne page is loaded## Change Communications Manager (15mth parental leave cover) - Sydney or Melbournelocations: Sydney: Melbourne: Brisbanetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: September 30, 2025 (11 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR00001090* **As the firm continues to invest in new platforms and initiatives to stay future ready this is a rare opportunity to contribute to high-impact transformation at one of Australia's leading law firms. You’ll be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team, working on initiatives that shape the future of how we work and deliver for our clients.*** **Join 2025 winner of ‘Australia Firm of the Year’ - International Financial Law Review (IFLR)*** **This 15mth parental leave cover is an exciting opportunity to contribute to firm-wide transformation initiatives and support the delivery of key strategic priorities.**A firm born in Asia, underpinned by world class capability.With over 3700 lawyers in 26 global locations, we help our clients manage their risk and enable their growth. Our full-service offering combines un-matched top tier local capability complemented with an international platform.We have deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.**Role Detail**Reporting to the Director of Communications, Global, this role is central to how we communicate and engage across the firm during a period of exciting transformation. You'll be responsible for developing and delivering clear, engaging, and measurable change communication strategies and tactical plans that support our client strategy and key projects across the firm.For the duration of the 15mth parental leave cover, you will collaborate with senior stakeholders and project leads to bring change to life in a way that resonates and delivers results.With a balanced approach to WFH, and flexibility to be Sydney or Melbourne based, key responsibilities include:* Designing and delivering change communication strategies using best-practice principles* Planning and implementing communication and engagement activities that support strategic transformation goals* Developing multi-channel communications campaigns (including video, animated posters, talking points, newsletters and more) that drive real, lasting behaviour change* Creating visually engaging materials that bring key messages to life* Maintaining a strategic communications calendar and ensuring regular, aligned messaging across all channels* Partnering with stakeholders to co-design effective engagement plans* Managing the firm’s channel and messaging matrix to ensure clarity, consistency, and impact* Tracking and measuring campaign reach, engagement and behavioural impact**About You**You will bring an excellence without arrogance attitude and join a team that supports by reflex – Your ability to adapt change communication strategies to meet the needs of a diverse workforce will set you up for success, however your point of difference will be your collaborative approach and reputation built on trust.You will also need:* Proven experience in change communications, ideally in a professional services or corporate environment* Strong stakeholder engagement skills—you’re confident collaborating across all levels of the firm* Ability to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling messages* To be a strategic thinker who can also roll up their sleeves to deliver day-to-day content and campaigns* Experience with Canva (or similar tools) to produce polished and creative communications* A good understanding of change management frameworks, particularly ADKAR* Strong organisational and planning skills—you’ll manage multiple projects, channels and timelines.**Next Steps**Please click ‘Apply Now’ to apply online with your cover letter summarising why you’re applying and your resume to support your experience.Applications close COB Monday 29th September 2025.If you have any questions or need any further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Bridget on 02) 9296 3563.If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected, valued and supported both personally and professionally, and where diversity and inclusion also play an important role in enhancing our knowledge, and creating .We live by our , and strive for mastery in all that we do. We take pride in the high quality work we deliver. Working with colleagues and clients who are leaders in their fields, means the ability to explore new paths to progress with continual learning and development, career and leadership opportunities.As part of the KWM community you’ll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, , policies and processes, to enable you to achieve your career goals.At KWM, we’ll provide you with the platform to Learn, Master, Lead.
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