At Harrison McMillan, our mission is simple: to change lives, one placement at a time. As a trusted recruitment partner to government and industry, we pride ourselves on connecting exceptional people with roles where they can truly make an impact. Harrison McMillan is seeking an Organisational Change & Communication Manager (EL1 equivalent) to work with a Federal Government Department in Canberra. Job ISD Services Division is responsible for enabling Information and Communication Technology functions and activities in the department. The division provides a secure, modern ICT environment so that the department can conduct its business 24/7 and focus on achieving departmental outcomes. ISD staff work collaboratively across the department, taking advantage of advances in technology, to deliver end-to-end services and solutions that are nationally consistent and deliver organisational and business benefits Duties Prepare Communication Plan and Strategy for projects that supports delivery of the program and ISD Develop change management plans for key initiatives that acknowledges the different aspects of the change process – analysis, plan, implementation, communicate and other associated change considerations Develop change management processes and tools to support the integration and engagement with change management principles Work collaboratively with the key stakeholders to design and assist with the implementation of our change plans Work with autonomy where needed, exercising sound judgement and decision making about the design and planning of communication and change requirements Provide advice on change activities to a wide range of stakeholders Build and maintain a network of stakeholders within and outside the division Represent ISD at communications forums, and any other departmental communication networks/communities Develop and prepare quality written communication reports on progress and outcomes of communication and change initiatives Consult and coach project teams on change management Essential criteria 7 years' experience delivering organisational change management and communications initiatives 3 years' experience applying change management and communications practices within an ICT focused environment Demonstrated operational and professional experience in communications roles within the APS Training and/or experience in leading organisational change management activities Strong self-motivation, drive and ability to deliver outcomes independently and as part of a team Highly effective negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences Proven ability to develop and sustain complex customer, business and stakeholder relationships A highly developed capability to manage multiple competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes
