Organisational Change Advisor

Company Description At the City of Stirling, we’re proud to be WA’s largest local government, serving over 243,000 residents with more than 200 community-focused services. With a workforce of 1,400+, we’re committed to building an inclusive, capable and future‑ready organisation. We invest in our people, embrace innovation, and offer a workplace where flexibility, wellbeing and growth are more than just words—they’re how we work. Job Description Organisational Change Advisor Location: Stirling, Western Australia Type: Maximum Full/Part Time until 31st August 2026 Salary: From $128,224.33 base salary + super (based on experience) This newly created position is part of the People Team and reports directly to the Chief People Officer. The primary responsibility, aligned with City’s change framework, is to design, coordinate, and implement organisation‑wide change management initiatives across the City. The position focuses on strategic and tactical people objectives, including Work Health and Safety and Talent Optimisation programmes. Additionally, it will handle all change‑management activities associated with the rollout of the City’s new Human Capital Management (HCM) platform, Workday. Why You’ll Love This Role If you are the type of person that revels in seeing an organisation build a memorable and engaging workplace experience for their people, then this is the role for you. You will greatly influence how our people are educated and equipped, both from a process and mindset perspective, when new initiatives are implemented. Whether this be improving employee experience, new ways of working being applied, or re‑defining how key people strategies are delivered at the City, the breadth of the role gives you scope to deliver positive outcomes. Your primary goal is to ensure our people embrace and willingly adopt the change. What You Will Be Doing - Design, plan, and execute all aspects of organisational change management (including communications, training, stakeholder engagement, and more). - Work collaboratively to assess change impacts, identify risks, and develop effective mitigation strategies. - Work with People Capability Lead to develop, design and facilitate the full suite of learning mechanisms available to ensure successful education and adoption of change initiatives. - Develop and deliver clear, timely, and targeted communications to facilitate understanding and buy‑in for change initiatives. - Identify, analyse, and engage stakeholders at all levels to address their needs and concerns throughout the change process. - Monitor, measure, and report on change adoption and project progress, continuously seeking improvement opportunities. - Actively participate and represent the project / initiative from a change‑management perspective in relevant meetings and activities. Qualifications What You’ll Bring - Significant experience managing the breadth of organisational change for an organisation. - Expert knowledge and application of change management methodologies, frameworks and processes. - Excellent verbal and written communication (including facilitation and copy‑writing skills) with highly developed interpersonal skills. - Proven ability to develop positive working relationships and communicate, influence and negotiate effectively at all levels, in particular senior leadership teams. - Expertise in reviewing and analysing complex or conflicting data to make recommendations. - Ability to demonstrate a high level of initiative, proactive problem‑solving skills and lead by example to drive change and achieve continuous improvement. Additional Information Why You’ll Love Working Here - Work Your Way: Flexible hours and free parking. - Rewarding You: Boosted superannuation. - Belong Here: DEI events, recognition, and celebrations. - Feel Your Best: Gym discounts, wellness perks, private health discounts and more. Explore all our benefits at www.stirling.wa.gov.au/employment. Ready to Make A Real Impact? If driving new ways of working and people experiences across an organisation is what you are passionate about, apply now. Additional Information Questions – Reach out to Matt Thomas, Chief People Officer on (08) 9205 8513. Please let us know in your application if your preference is for part time hours. Applications close: Friday 16 January 2025, 6pm. Interviews may commence prior to this date. The City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work‑life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr