Change Manager

Are you passionate about driving change and helping organisations transition smoothly during strategic initiatives? We’re looking for a skilled Change Manager / Business Engagement Manager, to join our team and play a key role in delivering successful change across our business.

About Us

Australian Ethical is one of Australia’s fastest-growing super fund and ethical investment managers. We are ASX-listed with over $13 billion in funds under management and offer a selection of award-winning managed funds and superannuation products.

Our purpose is to invest for a better world, and we have been pioneers in this space for over 35 years. For us, investing has two aims – generating solid financial returns and a positive impact for people, planet, and animals. At Australian Ethical, we prove that money can be a force for good. We do this by staying true to our purpose, which is embedded throughout our organisation and drives our everyday activities as a business, investor, brand, employer, and corporate citizen. We’re a registered B Corp and fully committed to an inclusive, equitable and forward-thinking workplace culture.

About the Role

In this role, you will lead and implement change management activities to ensure seamless transitions and minimal disruption. You’ll collaborate closely with the Project Management Office, business leaders, and internal and external stakeholders to foster engagement, deliver impactful communications and training, and ensure change initiatives are adopted effectively.

Please note, this is a 6 month, fixed term contract.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute change initiatives
• Develop communication plans, training programs, and stakeholder engagement strategies to facilitate smooth transitions
• Identify and engage key stakeholders, including executive leadership, managers, and employees, to gain their support and buy-in for change initiatives
• Develop and deliver clear, concise, and engaging communication materials to convey the purpose, benefits, and progress of change initiatives.
• Design and deliver training programs to equip employees with the necessary skills and knowledge to adapt to new processes or technologies
• Continuously evaluate and improve change management processes and methodologies and stay updated on industry best practices and trends in change and business readiness management
• Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, including project teams, department heads, and external consultants.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align change efforts with broader organisational strategies

We are looking for someone with:

• 5+ years’ change and business readiness experience across medium to large projects in financial services
• Experience working in Financial Services (Superannuation experience is highly desirable)
• A strong understanding of change management principles, methodologies, and tools
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to anticipate and address potential barriers to change
• Experience working in a collaborative and cross-functional environment.
• High level of adaptability, resilience, and flexibility to navigate complex and evolving organisational landscapes.
• Strong alignment with and demonstration of Australian Ethical values of Authenticity, Action, Empathy, Curiosity and Connection.

Want to know more about what it's like to work at Australian Ethical? Check out our LinkedIn Life Page here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/australian-ethical-investment/life/ or our Careers and Culture page here: https://www.australianethical.com.au/work-with-us/

At Australian Ethical we embrace diversity in our people and thinking. We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital or disability status.

Join the Team

If this role interests you and you'd love to join the Australian Ethical team, apply here. We look forward to hearing from you!

Please note

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Applications or approaches via recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Background checks will be conducted for the successful candidate, as per our regulatory requirements as a financial services organisation