Organisational Change Analysts - multiple opportunities

Organisational Change Analysts - multiple opportunities

 

About the team

The City of Gold Coast is Australia's second-largest local government authority, and our people are united in their passion for delivering the best for our City. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, we continuously strive to enhance our operations and achieve sustainable growth. 

About your new role

The City is currently seeking multiple Change Management professionals to drive and manage organisational change initiatives. These opportunities are both ongoing full-time and fixed term full-time in nature and will collaborate closely with various stakeholders to develop and implement strategies that ensure smooth transitions, foster employee engagement, and maximise organisational effectiveness.

In this role you’ll be spearheading comprehensive change management endeavours, the focus lies on orchestrating plans to bolster organisational initiatives. This involves engaging stakeholders across all levels to understand their perspectives, needs, and concerns regarding proposed changes. Crafting effective communication strategies becomes imperative to adeptly convey the rationale, benefits, and repercussions of organisational shifts to employees. The role also entails meticulously identifying potential risks and hurdles to change implementation and subsequently devising robust mitigation strategies. 

Providing guidance and support to project teams and individuals amidst change is essential to cultivate a resilient organisational culture. Oversight extends to monitoring and evaluating the progress of change initiatives, swiftly adjusting strategies as needed to ensure favourable outcomes. From conception to implementation, the role diligently supports change initiatives, facilitating seamless transitions and minimising operational disruptions. 

Collaboration with cross-functional teams remains paramount to analyse impacts on processes, systems, and personnel, thereby informing strategic decision-making. Efforts culminate in the development of comprehensive communication plans and training materials, fostering understanding and adoption of changes across the organisation. Proactively addressing potential risks associated with change efforts, the role refines processes through continuous evaluation and feedback to drive relentless improvement.

We’re looking for people who have:

We seek individuals with significant experience in HR or Change roles (such as generalist, OD, L&D, or similar), along with a minimum of 2 years' experience collaborating with senior leaders. The ideal candidate should have a track record of leading change projects and crafting high-quality change, communication, and capability plans, as well as facilitating change initiatives or teamwork interventions. Experience coaching leaders in 360 feedback and other behavioural tools is highly desirable. 

Proven expertise in change management or business analysis, particularly in fast-paced environments, is essential. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a must, along with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organisation. Candidates should possess a strong analytical mindset, capable of translating complex data into actionable insights. Certification in Change Management discipline and/or project/business administration is considered advantageous. 

Skills:

• Ability to partner and influence leaders and business decisions to deliver project and engagement outcomes.
• Strong coaching skills with the ability to coach the business on adapting to change and building engagement through change.
• Ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders.
• Solid change management, organisational design, and project management skills.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.

 Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia. 

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• 9-day fortnight - enjoy a long weekend every fortnight
• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including flexible working hours, hybrid, work from home and remote work options. Tell us what flexibility means to you and what best suits your lifestyle
• Watch your career soar tonew heights - Take advantage of our personal and professional development programs and receive mentoring from passionate specialists who are invested in your growth
• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport 
• Receive 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
• Enjoy 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.  

How to apply 

We're eager to connect with Organisational Change professionals interested in our upcoming projects, which span various subjects and complexities. We aim to align successful candidates with projects where their experience and expertise can shine. We have roles starting immediately and planned across the upcoming financial year and beyond. We will be progressively drawing from our talent pool for future projects over the coming months, so we want to hear from you now and establish connections for future fixed-term, permanent or part-time opportunities.  

For more information, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.  

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Documents need to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email recruitment@goldcoast.qld.gov.au.

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Contact Person: Anneliisa Tonisson

Contact: atonisson@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Closing Date: Applications close Saturday 18 May 2024, however applicants may be contacted prior to this date as positions progressively become available. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible. 

Applications close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We consider all qualified candidates for employment, irrespective of race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics by law.