Change Leader

About the role

The Change Leader will work across the organisation, providing change advice and support on key City projects; and delivering a program of support activities to build the organisation's capacity and capability to change.

The Change Leader will sit within the Organisational Planning and Development business unit, which is a high performing team, building capacity, providing support and leading several centralised functions across the organisation.

The Change Leader is responsible for the development, implementation, regular review and promotion of the City's Change Management Framework. This involves the development of processes, templates, protocols and roles and responsibilities to be applied; in addition to ongoing support and advice to end users of the framework; in turn driving improvement of change across the organisation.

To build organisational capacity and capability to change, this role will develop and implement a comprehensive suite of organisational development activities, such as training, educational seminars and resources; and measure the impact of these initiatives.

Key Accountabilities include, but are not limited to;

• Provide change advice and support for key organisational projects
• Provide support to staff across the organisation leading smaller change activities
• Continuously review the City's Change Framework and supporting resources
• Develop and implement a program of activities to build organisational capacity and capability to change
• Ensure alignment of change management strategies and organisational development activities with the principles and categories of the Australian Business Excellence Framework (ABEF)
• Develop and implement a unified change management framework that ensures consistency and cohesion across all City-led change initiatives
• Act as the central point of coordination for organisational change, working across business units to align objectives, timelines, and messaging.

About you

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Bachelor Degree Project Management, Change Management, Business Management, Commerce or in relevant field
• Certification in Change Management, PROSCI or equivalent
• Experience in performing analysis, making projections and business recommendations based on information and data analysis
• High level interpersonal skills related to change, such as stakeholder management
• A satisfactory National Police Certificate is required.

For more information about the role please refer to the position description.

About working with us

The salary for this position will be from $111,490 to $ 126,644 per annum, depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

You will also enjoy benefits including

• Flexibility to balance work and life through supported work from home and a 19-day month
• Excellent leave entitlements e.g. purchase additional leave, Local Government public holiday
• Generous Superannuation contributions up to a total combined 17%
• Comprehensive employee wellness program
• Generous study assistance (terms and conditions apply)
• Free parking options available
• Travelsmart allowance to support public transport use or cycling to work

About the City

The City of Swan, located north east of Perth, is the largest local government by land size in the Perth metropolitan area, and has one of the fastest growing populations.

The City covers an area of 1,042 square kilometres, equivalent to almost 20 per cent of the Perth metropolitan area. A beautifully diverse expanse of land, the City is rich in natural assets, including the iconic Swan River and internationally renowned Swan Valley viticulture region established in 1829.

Our location, services and facilities make the City an attractive place to live. The population across our 42 suburbs stands at 168,334 in 2023, but is set to reach 300,000 by 2050.

The Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation have been the traditional custodians of the land for more than 40,000 years. The Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River) holds enormous cultural significance for the Noongar people. The City is also rich in European history, and our community is a melting pot of multiculturalism, with one in three people being born overseas and one in five speaking a language other than English at home. Our ideal location, significant history, diverse community and strong economy ensures a positive future for the City of Swan, full of opportunity.

Our purpose at the City is to improve the quality of life for all of the people who live in, work in and visit the City of Swan by delivering our vision of 'one city, diverse people, culture and places' through shared values of respect, excellence, accountability and leadership.

At the City of Swan we are committed to recruiting and retaining the right people and creating a great place to work.  We offer our employees real careers, real impact, and real rewards.

We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ+, with disability, a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages.

For queries, please contact Romy Stein directly on

To apply please submit a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) that outlines your qualifications and experience and why you would be a good fit for this role, and a resume via the link.

Closing Date: Tuesday 30 September 2025 at 5PM

The City of Swan reserves the right to commence shortlisting and interviews earlier than the closing date. The City also reserves the right to close the vacancy early therefore if you are interested in this position, please submit an application as early as possible.

*No agencies please.