Senior Change Manager

Job Type: Fulltime Fixed Term (1 Year)

Overview of role

Coliban Water is delivering an exciting transformation agenda to support our strategy and strengthen how we serve our customers and communities.

As our Senior Change Manager, you’ll play a key role in helping the organisation successfully navigate and adopt change across major business initiatives. Reporting to the Business Improvement Practice Manager, you’ll work enterprise-wide to deliver strategic change outcomes with a focus on Asset Management systems and processes, while supporting the Operations Transitions program.

You’ll lead the planning and delivery of change and communication activities that support people through transformation—building engagement, capability and long-term adoption across the organisation.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in complex environments, influencing stakeholders, coaching leaders and turning change strategies into practical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver change management and communication plans across transformation initiatives
• Lead stakeholder engagement, impact assessments and change readiness activities
• Design and implement change frameworks, tools and supporting artefacts
• Support and coach leaders and the Change Agent Network to strengthen change capability
• Identify and manage change risks, issues and resistance strategies
• Drive adoption through engagement, communications and training approaches
• Build strong relationships across teams, leaders and external partners

About you

You’ll bring proven experience leading change across enterprise-wide transformation programs and thrive in environments where collaboration and influence are critical.

You will have:

• Demonstrated experience as a Senior Change Manager or Change Manager within complex organisations
• Strong capability in stakeholder engagement, facilitation and coaching
• Experience developing change plans including impact assessments, communications and adoption strategies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to balance competing priorities and deliver outcomes in fast-paced environments
• Change Management qualifications and/or equivalent practical experience

Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you.

Learn more in the position description

The salary and conditions for this position will be as per the Coliban Water Enterprise Agreement 2021 Band 5 $115,162 - $139,851 plus super salary range will be offered to the successful candidate commensurate with their skills and experience.

For further information please contact Bidita Rezwana on 0431173635 or via email at ***email_hidden***

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by 11 June 2026.

Why join us?

At Coliban Water our people are on a mission to create a better life for our customers and communities - now and tomorrow.

We love what we do and our location in the centre of a region that takes in 49 towns from Trentham to Echuca.

Our commitment to inclusion means you’ll feel at home here no matter who you are, who you love, or what you stand for. As part of the team you receive a monthly accrued day off, time off over Christmas, the flexibility to shape your work to suit your lifestyle, and generous parental, carer and workplace study leave policies.

At Coliban Water we balance a small team rhythm with the reach and resources of one of the largest Victorian regional urban water corporations.

What are you waiting for? We’d love you to join us.

Applicants will need to successfully complete all core training requirements in the expected timeframes and may be required to undertake a Police Check, Working with Children Check, Pre-Employment Medicals or Psychometric testing where applicable. Applicants may also be required to produce evidence of their Right to Work in Australia.

We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities. We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone, including people with disabilities and diverse abilities. If you need any support during the application process or would like to discuss interview adjustments, please contact Bidita Rezwana.

Please indicate any adjustments (administrative, environmental, or procedural) you may need to effectively participate in the recruitment process and/or carry out the requirements of the role you are applying for.

Please note that applicants may be contacted prior to the closing date.