Change and Communications Manager

1 month ago

Sydney, Australia Urbis Full time

About this role

Who we are:

Urbis is people focussed, and we want the best for our team, our clients, and our communities. Our mission is about helping people create meaningful, sustainable cities & communities. We are a community of passionate problem solvers, sought out by clients for our fresh thinking and approach to their city-shaping projects. Here you will make a tangible difference and positive impact, while gaining incredible industry experience and broad ranging exposure to the most exciting work.

We pride ourselves in empowering our employees and supporting them to be the best they can be. You will have the benefits of salary continuance insurance, generous parental leave policy for both primary & secondary carers, work life balance, health & wellbeing programs and much more.

Urbis is an employer of choice for gender equality (EOCGE), recognised through the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

Urbis shaping Futures your way

The Opportunity

An exciting new opportunity exists for an experienced change and transformation professional to join our Strategy team based in Sydney. As a Change and Communications Manager, you will play a pivotal role in Urbis' Program Management Office (PMO), which is tasked with overseeing the implementation of our strategy. You will be instrumental in facilitating change and ensuring effective communication across all levels of the organisation.

In this role, you will work closely with the Strategy Manager, Group Director of Markets & Strategy, and other key stakeholders to drive strategic growth aspirations and subsequent transformation. This includes the development of a change management strategy, plus actionable and targeted change management plans (including change leadership plan, communication plan, education and training plan and resistance management plan). You will also develop and implement effective communication strategies to ensure all stakeholders are kept informed and engaged throughout the change process

You will be: 

A dynamic individual with a strong strategic mindset, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to manage change. As the Change and Communications Manager will play a key role in Urbis' mission to shape the future of cities and communities, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about transformation and looking to make a tangible difference and positive impact. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Developing a change management strategy to outline the approach to managing change across the business, including the processes, tools and techniques that will be used.
  • Developing a set of actionable and targeted change management plans (including change leadership plan, communication plan, education and training plan and resistance management plan).
  • Leading the project team to integrate change management activities into the overall project plan.
  • Collaborating with the Strategy Manager and PMO to guide and communicate the implementation of Urbis' corporate strategy.
  • Developing and implementing effective communication strategies to ensure all stakeholders are kept informed and engaged throughout the change process.
  • Tracking performance of discrete change initiatives relative to agreed strategic KPIs, ensuring these are effectively communicated to all relevant stakeholders.
  • Supporting the PMO in the successful delivery of projects and programs, ensuring strategic initiatives are successfully implemented in line with PMO guidelines and objectives.
  • Addressing potential risks and points of resistance, developing specific plans to mitigate or address concerns through effective communication strategies.

About You: 

  • 5 years' experience in a change management and communications role within a professional service, or corporate environment.
  • Accompanying and relevant bachelor's degree.
  • Advance level knowledge and use of Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Excel (analysis) and particularly PowerPoint).
  • Advanced spelling and grammar.

Why Urbis?

Urbis is committed to fostering a work environment that is inclusive, supports flexibility, and welcomes diversity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and an employer of choice for gender equality (EOCGE), recognised through the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).  As a member of our team, you will have the benefit of:

  • Working in a truly flexible workplace, while maintaining strong client support and engagement.
  • Active mentorship, development of career goals and support in achieving them.
  • Investment in ongoing training with all employees provided with an annual training budget.
  • Opportunities to partake in internal and external networking and social events across the State and Nationally.
  • Working on city-shaping projects alongside the best in the industry, and across all sectors.

How to Apply?

Are you ready to start your journey with some of the brightest minds in the industry and you are passionate about making a difference to our clients, community, and team? Click on “Apply for this job.”

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