Manager, Change and Transformation

Want to bring ideas to life?

You’re in the right place. We’ve been a leading design, engineering and advisory company for decades. So why choose Aurecon? It really comes down to one, crucial question: what kind of world do you want to create for the next generation? Truth is, the decisions being made right now will determine the future of everything - from the local community to the sustainability of our clients’ businesses - to the entire planet. One of those decisions is: who do you decide to work for?

How will your ideas contribute to shaping what’s next?

Engagement & Change Advisory (ECA) comprises three core capabilities: Communications & Stakeholder Engagement, Social Value and Change and Transformation.

The continued growth of our Change and Transformation practice provides the opportunity for a Manager (Change & Transformation) to join our South Australian and Victorian region (SAVI) based in our Adelaide office, reporting to the ECA Regional Service Group Director.

Our Change & Transformation team partners with clients to delivery their most important change programs. Our leading specialists design and realign organisational capability, culture, behaviours and structures to accelerate adoption and embed performance outcomes.

The role of Manager plays an important role to deliver, grow and lead. Your role will include:
- Working with clients to deliver change projects end to end- Planning and implementing change efficiently and effectively in a diverse range of project settings- Supporting a pipeline of future opportunities, actively contributing to business development, and shaping successful proposals that differentiate us the market- Developing direct reports, your leadership may extend to project teams/streams and client relationships

How will your future be shaped by us?

Joining Aurecon means you’ll be at the award-winning edge of innovation and sustainability. AFR ranked us Top 5 among sustainability leaders and Top 3 of all innovative companies in professional services. One Consult awarded us an innovative design award. Plus, we were Consult Australia’s large firm of the year.

You really can bring your whole self to work and be confident your voice will be heard. We don’t just claim we’re inclusive and innovative, as proven by the independent awards and accreditations we’ve gained. We’ve been recognised for our innovation culture, gender equality and our LGBTI+ inclusion. Plus, we have a robust Reconciliation Action Plan - our fourth edition since 2014.

On a personal level you’ll have access to flexible work hours, remote work, working holidays, part-time and job share options. When it comes to your development, you’ll be a part of our Advisory Development Academy, and have the option to build your technical mastery in the Aurecon Design Academy which earns you a Graduate Certificate in Design Management from the prestigious RMIT University. Plus, you’ll be supported on every step of your career journey with mentoring, leadership training and our Career Hub. Outside of work, you’ll be further supported with competitive paid parental leave, cultural public holiday swaps, plus wellbeing support programmes.

What are we looking for from you?

You’ll have a genuine passion for re-imagining problems and continuous learning to help shape the future. We value that each of our team members brings something different to Aurecon. We look for people who have had a broad range of experiences throughout their career and can demonstrate how they have worked as part of a team to bring ideas to life.

As an established change practitioner, your transformation experience is broad enabling you to adapt to a diverse range of project settings. Specifically you will have:
- Comprehensive knowledge of change methodologies, principles, processes, and tools allowing you to assess, plan and implement change efficiently and effectively- Experience engaging at all levels of an organisation, and are accustomed to engaging senior leaders/executives to achieve sponsorship for change- Preferably previous experience in Management Consulting (e.g. big 4, change consulting) will greatly support your success in this role- Proven leadership skills with the ability to be adaptable and dynamic- Experience guiding multi-disciplinary teams to achieve business outcomes within specified time-frames

Think you know Aurecon? You may be surprised.

Aurecon’s strength has always been our people. It’s our people who build our shared purpose and bring ideas to life. It’s our people who imagine and co-create with our clients a better future for people and the planet. Of course, you’ll probably know lots of our award-winning projects. The new Allianz Stadium in Sydney? That was us. Tāmaki Regeneration in Auckland? That was us too. And the Tseung Kwan O Interchange in Hong Kong? You guessed it, us. So, when you join us, you’ll be joining a community working together to tackle some of the worl