Senior Change Manager

Senior Change Manager – Procurement
State Government Department | Melbourne CBD / Hybrid
Day Rate: $650 -$700 + super | January - June 2026

We are seeking an experienced Senior Change Manager to support a major transformation within a State Government Procurement branch.
This role will lead and deliver change readiness activities to ensure successful adoption of new processes, systems and ways of working.

If you are a confident and credible change professional who thrives in complex environments and understands public sector operations, you'll play a key role in preparing teams for change, building internal capability, and supporting leaders to embed change into business-as-usual operations.

About the Role:

• Lead end-to-end change management activities for procurement transformation initiatives
• Assess change impacts, readiness and risks, and develop practical mitigation strategies
• Design and deliver communication, engagement and change plans
• Coach and support people leaders to successfully implement change within their teams
• Build strong relationships across a complex stakeholder environment
• Ensure change initiatives are embedded and sustained post-implementation

Key requirements include:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Senior Change Manager or Change Lead
• Experience supporting large-scale or complex transformation programs, ideally within the public sector
• Demonstrated ability to manage and influence diverse and dispersed stakeholder groups
• Strong facilitation, communication and coaching skills
• Change management qualification (e.g. PROSCI) preferred

Key Capabilities

• Lead and Navigate Change: Deliver structured change initiatives and guide teams through uncertainty
• Partnering and Co-Creation: Build trust-based relationships and drive shared ownership of outcomes
• Influence and Persuasion: Secure buy-in and alignment across multiple stakeholder groups
• Stakeholder Management: Balance competing priorities and deliver practical, fit-for-purpose solutions

Apply now for this exciting opportunity!

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.