Description:
Overview of role:
Coliban Water is seeking an experienced Change Manager to join our Rural Water Efficiency Project (RWEP) team on a 2-year fixed-term basis (with potential for extension).
The RWEP is a landmark initiative designed to modernise and optimise the Greater Bendigo rural water system, improving service and water efficiency for more than 1,150 rural customers.
Reporting to the Manager Project Governance, you’ll work across the organisation to lead and support the people, policy and procedural side of change arising from RWEP initiatives, helping our people understand, prepare for and successfully adopt new systems, processes and ways of working.
Key Responsibilities:
As Change Manager, you will:
Develop and deliver change management and communication plans for key RWEP initiatives.
Undertake stakeholder assessments, change impact assessments and readiness activities.
Develop engagement, communication, training, resistance and reinforcement strategies.
Identify and proactively manage change impacts, risks and issues.
Partner with leaders, project teams and stakeholders to build understanding and acceptance of change.
Facilitate workshops, engagement activities and coaching sessions.
Support leaders and teams to build their change management capability.
Build strong relationships across Coliban Water and with external partners and suppliers.
Contribute to the implementation and continuous improvement of Coliban Water’s Change Management Framework.
About you:
You’ll be an experienced change professional who understands that successful transformation is as much about people as it is about processes.
You will bring:
Demonstrated experience as a Change Manager, Change Analyst or similar, ideally within complex, enterprise-wide transformation programs.
Strong experience developing and implementing end-to-end change management plans.
Experience in stakeholder and change impact assessments, communications, training and reinforcement strategies.
Strong stakeholder engagement, facilitation and coaching skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
The ability to influence and support people through periods of significant change.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.
A collaborative and practical approach to change delivery.
Change management practitioner qualifications or accreditation and / or experience in business architecture and / or process mapping will be highly regarded.
Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you.
Learn more in the position description
Salary:
The salary and conditions for this position will be as per the Coliban Water Enterprise Agreement 2021 Band 4 $93,548 - $116,119 plus super salary range will be offered to the successful candidate commensurate with their skills and experience. This role is offered on a 2-year fixed-term basis, with potential for extension.
Enquiries:
For further information please contact Bidita Rezwana, Talent Acquisition Advisor on 0431173635 or via email at
[email protected]
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by 8 September 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 of this advertisement.
