The key duties of the position include The Role We're seeking an experienced Change Manager to join the Co-Design Centre (CDC) and drive transformation that delivers real benefits across Defence. In this pivotal role, you'll bridge stakeholders and the CDC team, ensuring change impacts are understood and managed effectively. Working closely with the co-design delivery team, Business Integration Hub (BIH), ERP program, and senior leaders, you'll keep everyone informed, engaged, and ready to support end users-enabling sustainable enterprise transformation. Key responsibilities: Analyse change impacts across Defence's integrated value chain. Develop and implement change and communication plans. Support co-design workshops with clear communication and change inputs. Maintain momentum and alignment across initiatives. Build strong stakeholder relationships and collaborate with transformation teams to cohesively manage people impacts. This is more than a role-it's your chance to make a lasting impact on a major enterprise transformation. Ready to lead change that matters? We'd love to hear from you. About our Team As part of its ERP Transformation Program, the Department of Defence is establishing a new Co-Design Centre (CDC) to strengthen its capability in stakeholder engagement and collaborative solution development. The CDC will play a critical role in supporting the delivery of user-centred, effective outcomes that meet departmental needs and realise the full benefits of ERP investment. Be part of a high-impact program shaping the future of Defence. Work with senior executives and cross-functional teams on enterprise-level change. Lead a small, dedicated team focused on driving meaningful transformation. Work as part of an exciting, fun unit to grow collaboration as a way of solving problems across Defence; Contribute strategically to the evolution of the Co-Design Centre. Our Ideal Candidate This role calls for a seasoned transformation leader with experience navigating complex ICT and business change environments. You thrive on collaboration, clarity, and creating safe spaces for innovation. Your ability to build trust and influence at all levels will be key to shaping enterprise-wide outcomes. You would bring to the role: Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills. Proven experience in change management within large-scale transformation programs. A strategic thinker with emotional intelligence and adaptability. A collaborative approach and experience in customer-facing environments. A strategic, evidence-informed mindset focused on delivering public value with an understanding of program delivery and strategic linkages at an enterprise level. A commitment to integrity and high-quality service delivery.
