Change Manager

**Job no**: 942692
**Work type**: Permanent / Full time
**Location**: Support Office - Docklands

**From humble beginnings in downtown Bendigo to supporting Australian communities far and wide - Myer has always been a special place, transcending beyond just a place to work.**

**Myer is a place for finding life-long friendships, a safe space with a big heart. Here, you’re encouraged to be yourself, share your ideas and are entrusted to deliver your very best. Some might even say it feels like being “right at home”**
- Newly created role within our Transformation Office
- Opportunity to showcase your change management skillset
- Flexible hybrid working model, work between our central Docklands office and the comfort of your own home

As the Change Manager, you will play a critical role within the Transformation Office. You will be responsible for driving the successful adoption of organizational changes associated with strategic transformation initiatives. This role works collaboratively with stakeholders across all levels of the organization to design, implement, and sustain change strategies that minimize resistance, enhance employee engagement, and build change capability within the organization.

**About the Opportunity**:

- Develop comprehensive change management strategies tailored to transformation initiatives
- Conduct change impact assessments to identify and address potential challenges
- Collaborate with leadership to define success metrics and align change initiatives with business objectives
- Identify and analyse stakeholders to tailor engagement strategies
- Build strong relationships with sponsors, project teams, and business leaders to ensure alignment and support for change efforts
- Facilitate effective communication between project teams and impacted groups
- Develop and deliver targeted communication plans to increase awareness and understanding of change initiatives
- Partner with training teams to create and deliver training programs that address skill gaps and enable smooth transitions
- Ensure messaging is clear, consistent, and aligned with organizational values
- Create and maintain a detailed change management plan and roadmap
- Collaborate with project managers to integrate change activities into project plans
- Implement strategies to manage resistance and foster adoption across the organization
- Track and report on change readiness, adoption, and sustainability metrics
- Identify risks and issues related to change efforts and develop mitigation strategies
- Provide regular updates to the Transformation Management Forum (ELT) on the progress of change initiatives
- Develop tools, frameworks, and best practices for managing change
- Lead efforts to build organizational change management capability
- Evaluate the effectiveness of change initiatives and make recommendations for future improvements.

**Your Background**:

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in change management, organizational development, or related roles
- Demonstrated experience in managing Change for large-scale transformation projects or initiatives
- Certification in change management methodologies (e.g., Prosci, CCMP) is highly desirable
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes in a dynamic environment
- Analytical skills to assess organizational impacts and design tailored strategies
- Expertise in crafting and delivering engaging communications and training materials.

**Benefits to you**:

- Generous team member discounts on all Myer products
- Flexible work arrangements, with hybrid role between office and WFH
- Ongoing training and development for your career progression
- Volunteer, parental and lifestyle leave available
- The opportunity to be a part of and contribute to the Myer growth strategy

**Here, you’re not only an employee. You’re a valued Team Member with real dreams that we want to help you chase, no matter how big or small. At Myer, we’re all about making your work life meaningful. We want you to experience life’s special moments fully, which is why we take pride in offering balance and flexible options to get you to where you want to be.**

**Wherever you are and wherever you’re going, we’ll meet you there and get you to your destination. With your enthusiasm and our support, we’re fully committed to helping you thrive and flourish. The future lies in your hands.**

**Welcome Home**

**_ Equal Opp. Employer:_**_ We pride ourselves on the diversity of the people who work at Myer, representing the community in which we serve._

**Applications close**: 19 Jan 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time