About the Role

This is a Fixed Term Position until June 2025

The Senior People Platforms Change Lead is responsible for working with internal stakeholders, external vendors and the Whole of Victoria Government team to understand updates to HR platforms or processes including the HCM platform VicGov People, identifying how these changes impact the DTP instance and effectively managing change requirements

Position Description, please click here: Senior People Platforms Change Lead

Position Outcomes / Accountabilities

The Senior People Platforms Change Lead will develop and implement effective change strategies and plans to drive the successful adoption of HR system and process updates and enhancements.

Work with internal stakeholders to develop effective communication materials to support change strategies including the maintenance of WalkMe and intranet content across the DTP portfolio.

Develop clear and concise training materials in order to deliver targeted training programs to stakeholders across the DTP portfolio.

Build and maintain strong effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders

Deliver innovative and best practice change processes and initiatives to influence and improve the adoption of HR systems and processes.

Contribute to enhancing capability and has support others in knowledge development

Key Selection Criteria

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior People Platforms Change Lead to drive transformational change and deliver impactful projects within the Department of Transport and Planning. This pivotal role will focus on enhancing HR systems and processes while fostering a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and future readiness.

You will translate strategic goals into actionable projects, defining clear governance frameworks to manage risks and ensure success. With a commitment to continuous improvement, you will design and implement innovative systems informed by stakeholder insights, fostering creativity and collaboration within the team.

Your ability to lead critical thinking and problem-solving efforts will be essential as you develop sustainable solutions that consider complex, cross-government contexts. A future-focused mindset will drive your approach to managing change, integrating emerging technologies, and ensuring the organisation remains ahead of the curve.

We’re looking for someone with a strong balance of digital and technological literacy, change management and strategic vision. You will architect solutions and manage projects that seamlessly integrate advanced capabilities into service delivery.

Additionally, you’ll contribute to the development of  team members, providing coaching, feedback, and opportunities to build skills.

If you are passionate about delivering transformative HR initiatives in a forward-thinking organisation, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications and Experience

• Prior experience working with SuccessFactors or other HR platforms
• Prior experience in change management

What we offer

• Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable
• Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services
• A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork
• Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs
• We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture

Culture Value

We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.

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Applications close 11.59pm on Wednesday 11th December 24 

All Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We’re unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

For further information about the role please contact Samantha Bortey - Manager, People Platforms, Analytics and Reporting via samantha.bortey@transport.vic.gov.au

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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