Sharp and Carter is currently engaged to source an Organisational Change Manager for an initial 6 month contract with a Queensland State Government Department. This role is needed to bring change management expertise to the internal project team. The successful candidate in this role will collaborate with the embedded consultancy resources and work with stakeholders across the Division to analyse the current change initiatives and work with stakeholders to foster and embed project outcomes with senior leaders through to frontline staff.
 
The role reports to the Senior Project Manager. It will involve a considerable amount of stakeholder engagement and consultation. The change manager will be operating in an environment of limited established change management practices. Therefore, the ability to adapt, to be proactive in problem solving and to work effectively within the team and autonomously will be crucial for success.
 
Key areas of focus

• Change Planning and Strategy - Develop comprehensive change management strategies that align with the organisation's goals and objectives.
• Stakeholder engagement - Identify key stakeholders impacted by the change and develop engagement plans for each group
• Communication and training - Develop and execute communication plans that keep all stakeholders informed of the changes, progress, and milestones. Coordinate the development and delivery of training materials and programs to equip employees with the necessary skills and knowledge for the change.
• Change Implementation - Oversee the execution of change initiatives, monitoring progress and adjusting strategies as necessary. 
• Resistance Management - Identify sources of resistance to change and Develop strategies to mitigate resistance by leveraging change champions and providing targeted coaching 
• Evaluation and Feedback - Establish metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of change initiatives. Gather feedback from employees and stakeholders to continuously improve change management processes. 
• Documentation and Reporting - Maintain detailed records of change initiatives, progress, and outcomes. 

About You:

• Can manage through influence.
• Possesses excellent stakeholder engagement and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Has excellent presentation skills – ability to write and speak clearly to easily communicate complex ideas in a way that is easy to understand.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Positive attitude and a growth mindset.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment.
• Comfortable working in environments with limited established change frameworks

For more information on this role, a copy of the position description or a confidential discussion, please reach out to Max at mpower@sharpandcarter.com.au or Shane at sdriver@sharpandcarter.com.au