Senior People Platforms Change Lead

About Us
We create thriving places and connected communities. We bring together transport, planning, land use, precinct and policy functions in a single department to deliver the best outcomes for Victorians.

Together with our portfolio agencies, we are responsible for planning, building, operating and maintaining Victoria's transport, planning and land services for use by all.

We foster a safe, inclusive and constructive place to work.

People, Legal and Governance
provides business enabling people, legal and corporate services functions, to drive a high-performance culture; timely and accessible legal advice and services; and to support integrated operations and portfolio wide programs.

About The Role
The Senior People Platforms Change Lead is responsible for working with vendors and the Whole of Victoria Government team to understand updates to HR platforms or processes including the HCM platform VicGov People, identifying how these changes impact the DTP instance and effectively managing change requirements. This includes change communications and training across the DTP portfolio, including privileged users

Position Accountabilities

• Change Management –develop and implement effective change strategies and plans to drive the successful adoption of HR system and process updates and enhancements.
• Content Strategy –work with internal stakeholders to develop effective communication materials to support change strategies including the maintenance of WalkMe and intranet content across the DTP portfolio.
• Training –understand training needs and developed clear and concise training materials to deliver targeted training programs to stakeholders across the DTP portfolio.
• Stakeholder Satisfaction - build and maintain strong effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and developed a sound understanding of key stakeholder needs, resulting in effective outcomes, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Continuous Improvement – deliver innovative and best practice change processes and initiatives to influence and improve the adoption of HR systems and processes.
• Improved Team Capability –contribute to enhancing capability and has supported others in knowledge development

Position Description, please click here:
PD Senior People Platforms Change
Key Selection Criteria
To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will be a proactive collaborator who can turn strategy into successful project outcomes. You will establish clear governance, monitor progress, and manage risks to ensure projects deliver meaningful results.

Being able to maintain a strong focus on continuous improvement is essential, including analysing internal and external insights to lift the quality and effectiveness of work. You will be adaptable and capable of shaping innovative environments where creativity is encouraged and rewarded.

Your critical thinking will be put to good use as you work across senior stakeholders to resolve complex, long-term challenges and develop sustainable solutions. You are someone look ahead to emerging technologies and equip the organisation to be future ready through thoughtful planning and change leadership.

With advanced digital and technological literacy, you confidently integrate new capabilities into services and may lead technology-focused initiatives. You uplift team capability through coaching, feedback and developing the strengths of others.

This sound like you? We would love to hear from you via the apply now button

Qualifications And Experience

• Prior experience working with SuccessFactors or other HR platforms – (Essential)

Culture Value
We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds representing the community that we serve, including veterans, parents, carers, First Peoples, people with disability, multicultural, multifaith and LGBTIQA+ individuals.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture. Through shared actions and behaviours aligned with our strategy and direction, we empower our people to thrive and meaningfully contribute to the department's goals.

What We Offer
Working at the Department of Transport and Planning provides people with the opportunity to contribute to creating thriving places and connected communities for all Victorians.

For further details please refer to Careers at the Department of Transport and Planning.

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

All new appointments to the department will be subject to a National Criminal Records Check, Misconduct Screening, and a Qualification Check where there is a requirement for a mandatory qualification. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

Non-VPS applicants will be subject to a probation period of six months.

How To Apply
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Applications close at
11.59pm on Wednesday, 12 November 2025.
Please include both your resume and a cover letter. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we're unable to accept email or manual submissions.

For further information about the role, please contact
Samanatha Bortey -
Manager People Platforms
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