Change and Engagement Lead

Job description

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Join a large and complex organisation delivering one of South Australia's most significant digital transformation programs. With a focus on modernising critical infrastructure, this organisation is undertaking a multi-year program of work to replace ageing technology platforms, improve connectivity and enable sustainable digital services for the future. This is an opportunity to contribute to transformation initiatives that support thousands of end users across a highly diverse operational environment.

Your new role

As the Change & Engagement Lead, you will play a critical role in driving the successful adoption of major technology initiatives within a large-scale infrastructure transformation program.
You will lead the development and execution of change management, stakeholder engagement and communication strategies that build organisational readiness and support long-term adoption. Working closely with program leaders, technical teams and business stakeholders, you will establish frameworks, manage change risks and deliver engagement activities that ensure project outcomes are successfully embedded.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing and implementing change management and communication strategies
  • Leading stakeholder engagement across executive, operational and technical audiences
  • Assessing and improving organisational change readiness
  • Providing expert advice to program leaders and project teams
  • Managing change risks, issues and stakeholder concerns
  • Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of change initiatives
  • Delivering executive-level reporting, recommendations and briefings
  • Driving continuous improvement across change and engagement practices

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

  • Proven experience leading change and engagement activities within large ICT transformation programs
  • Strong experience developing stakeholder engagement, communication and change management plans
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • The ability to influence and engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Strong problem-solving and issue management capability
  • Experience supporting enterprise-wide technology change initiatives
  • Knowledge of ICT infrastructure environments
  • Healthcare or highly regulated industry experience will be highly regarded

What you'll get in return

  • Immediate start available
  • Initial 6-month contract with potential for extension
  • Opportunity to work on a major multi-year transformation program
  • Collaborative program environment with significant stakeholder exposure
  • Competitive hourly rate
  • Adelaide-based opportunity supporting large-scale technology and business change initiatives

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.



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Job Summary

  • Published on: 30 Jul, 2026
  • Category: Projects & Change Management
  • Vacancy: 1
  • Job type: Contractor
  • Salary:
  • Location: SA - Adelaide
  • Job Nature: Contractor

Company Details

  • Name: Hays
  • Location: SA - Adelaide