The DEECA Chief Procurement Officer is seeking a Senior Change Manager to lead and execute change readiness activities for the Procurement branch, ensuring successful adoption of new processes, systems and ways of working. This role will focus on preparing the team for change, building capability, and mitigating resistance in order to transition to new business as usual practices.
This includes providing support and coaching advice to people leaders to help them instill change in their teams.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
* Change Management Qualifications (e.g. PROSCI) is a preference
* Minimum 3 years as a Senior Change Manager / Lead supporting strategic initiatives, noting that previous experience with major transformation in the public service is a preference.
* Demonstrated experience managing a complex, diverse and dispersed group of stakeholders, aligning them to the program objectives and ensuring they deliver to the agreed scope.
This is a fixed term position available until 30 June 2026. The work location for this position is 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.
To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.
Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.
How to Apply:
If you are a current DEECA employee, please apply via DEECA Careers.
Applications close 11.59pm on Tuesday, 06 January 2026.
All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.
Other relevant information:
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace
DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave. For more information visit applying for a role with us.