Change Analyst

• Utilise your analytical expertise to provide support and advice to the Tech Solutions and Data Security branch
• A Fixed-Term, Full-Time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service until 30th June 2027
• VPS Grade 5: $113,022 - $136,747 plus superannuation.

About the Business Unit:

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) delivers a justice and community safety system that works to build a safer, fairer and stronger Victoria. Technology Solutions and Data Security is delivering the Data and Digital Reform Agenda, which focuses on meeting the department's data and digital needs by providing responsive and sustainable services focused on supporting departmental outcomes.

Technology Solutions and Data Security explores and employs technology to enable the department's business function via the use of modern, appropriate platforms, products and services. It supports enterprise-wide platforms and services including critical applications, networks, telecommunication, call centres, hosting, intranet/internet sites; delivers business and corporate funded project; and oversees the delivering of services provided by technology service providers such as Cenitex.

About the Role:

The primary responsibility of the Change Analyst will be to maximise employee adoption and usage and minimise resistance via an established change management methodology, working to drive faster adoption, higher ultimate utilisation and greater proficiency of the changes that impact employees in the organisation to increase benefit realisation, value creation, return on investment and the achievement of results and outcomes.

Some of your duties will include:

• Supporting the Project Manager with readiness and adoption by developing appropriate change interventions
• Following an established and robust change management approach within Technology Solutions and Data Security, with scope to adjust change approach dependent on project requirements
• Coordinating an organisational change management approach for each change initiative, including the development of a high-level organisational change management strategy and change action plan.

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

About You:

As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

• Understanding of contemporary Organisational Change Management practice to contribute and follow an Organisation Change Management strategy and consulting model within a complex Information and Communication Technology (ICT) environment.
• Experience in developing a stakeholder matrix, subsequent analysis of stakeholders and a structured approach to engaging with project teams and relevant internal and external stakeholders pertinent to a complex ICT environment.
• Demonstrable experience in developing an organisational change management action plan for all stakeholder groups within an IT project that will help guide and drive faster adoption, higher utilisation and greater proficiency of the changes.

To learn more about the Technical Expertise you will require, please read the attached position description.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• PROSCI qualification or equivalent (desired)
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role
• Degree qualification in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related discipline.

How to Apply:

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.