Change Manager

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More than one million Australians trust HESTA with their money. HESTA is a top-performing industry super fund working for real-world impact. We use our expertise and influence to deliver strong long-term returns while accelerating our contribution to a more sustainable world. HESTA is also an inspiring and rewarding place to work. That’s because what we do makes a difference to the lives of our members. The people who work at HESTA are not only exceptional at what they do, they’re focused on living and creating a strong organisational culture. We’re an industry super fund dedicated to the people who keep our communities going. People who provide some of the best health, education and community services in the world are HESTA members – and we are proud to serve them. 

The opportunity – ‘Do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life’ #careerswithimpact 

Are you an experienced Change Partner ready to make a real impact? We’re seeking a dynamic professional to join our team on a 12-month maximum term contract, providing strategic and tactical people change support to our Risk and Regulatory Change projects.

Please  note this is a 12 Month Maximum Term Contract.

Your day will see you:

As our Change Partner, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping how our organisation navigates change. You’ll work closely with business leaders and stakeholders to design and deliver people-focused change solutions that drive business success and a positive employee experience. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your expertise to a busy, fast-paced environment where your proactive approach and strategic mindset will be highly valued.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead change management activities at both team and organisational levels using structured methodologies
• Develop and implement change strategies and plans to maximise employee adoption and minimise resistance
• Oversee and deliver effective change communications
• Define and track success metrics, reporting on change progress and risks
• Coach and mentor senior leaders and executives to drive successful change sponsorship
• Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring smooth delivery of change initiatives
• Support multiple concurrent projects, focusing on the intersection of risk and people change.

About You:

You’re an experienced change manager with a strong strategic skillset, comfortable looking at the bigger picture while ensuring effective delivery on the ground. You’re proactive, collaborative, and passionate about mentoring leaders to think ahead and embrace new ways of working.

You will have:

• Proven experience in change management roles, with a focus on employee transition and engagement
• Expertise in developing and executing change management and communications strategies
• Strong stakeholder engagement and management skills, including at executive level
• Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines
• Technical knowledge of change management methodologies (PROSCI or similar), organisational development, and internal communications
• Previous experience in managing change in risk and regulatory projects
• Previous experience in financial services or industry superannuation funds (highly desirable)

Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a related field
• Accreditation in a recognised change methodology (e.g. PROSCI)
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and/or relevant post-graduate qualifications (desirable)

Why Join Us?

You’ll have the opportunity to help shape and drive proactive change in a critical business area, mentoring risk leaders and making a real difference to our organisation’s future.
Ready to take the next step in your change management career?  Apply now and help us build a brighter, more resilient future.

Benefits that matter and make a difference for our employees

• Leave for those moments that matter, an additional 6 days of leave at the end of year, up to 6 days paid volunteer leave, gender neutral paid parental leave of 20 weeks, Gender Affirmation leave, reproductive health and wellbeing leave, Cultural and Ceremonial leave. Access your LSL after 3 years, take AL at half pay, and purchase up to 2 weeks additional leave (just to name a few!).
• Your Professional development matters, up to $5k per year professional development and up to 8 days professional development leave, HESTA scholarships and free access to a range of premium learning tools.
• Your health and wellbeing matters, free annual flu shots and skin checks, incredible social events throughout the year and a comprehensive employee assistance program available 24/7.
• Your financial wellbeing matters, 15% super, financial planning support, end of year payment for all Enterprise Agreement-covered employees, incentivised Employee Referral Program and novated lease options.

We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures and abilities. We welcome and support applications from First Nations people, physically, neuro or culturally diverse, LGBTQI+, and people of any age. We are proud to be WGEA accredited as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equity. 
We want all candidates to feel safe, included and provided with the best opportunity to thrive, if you require reasonable adjustments during your application or throughout the recruitment process, please reach out to a member of the Talent team careers@hesta.com.au and we’ll call you to discuss. 

We’ll close applications when we find the right person, so get in quick before you miss this opportunity.

Please note: Applications via recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position 
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