- Not-for-profit, Australia's leading standards body
- Located near Wynyard and Circular Quay
- Employer of Choice Award winner 2023 and 2024
Who are we?
Standards Australia (SA) is the peak standards development organisation in Australia, with a rich history that dates back to 1922. Currently, we are undergoing a significant transformation and growth phase. In recent years, our workforce has doubled, and we now proudly employ over 200 professionals dedicated to helping shape Australia’s future and fulfilling our mission of empowering communities.
Our organisation brings experts together to create national and international standards that serve as essential guidelines for products and services, ultimately benefiting the Australian community. Our vision is to be a global leader in providing trusted solutions that improve life today and tomorrow.
About the role:
We are looking for an experienced Change Manager to join our growing organisation during an exciting period of enterprise transformation and change.
Reporting to the Senior Manager – Program Delivery Unit, you will lead change across strategic programs and business initiatives, partnering closely with executive leaders, program teams, and stakeholders to support successful adoption and delivery outcomes.
This role will play a key part in driving organisational readiness, stakeholder engagement, communications, and sustainable change outcomes across people, process, technology, and operating model initiatives.
What You'll Do:
- Lead change management activities across strategic programs and enterprise initiatives
- Develop and deliver change strategies, communications, engagement, and readiness plans
- Partner with executive leaders, Program Managers, Project Managers, and key stakeholders
- Conduct change impact assessments and support business readiness activities
- Identify and manage change risks, stakeholder resistance, and adoption challenges
- Support successful transition and embedding of initiatives into business operations
- Monitor and measure change readiness, engagement, and adoption outcomes
You will bring:
- Demonstrated experience leading change across complex transformation or enterprise environments
- Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills
- Experience developing and delivering change strategies and business readiness activities
- The ability to manage competing priorities within fast-paced environments
- Strong planning, problem-solving, and relationship management skills
Nice to have:
- Experience within enterprise transformation or PMO/GPMO environments
- Exposure to digital, governance, or operating model transformation programs
- Experience using change methodologies such as Prosci ADKAR or similar frameworks
Culture & Benefits
Standards Australia is proud to have been awarded the prestigious Employer of Choice Award for two consecutive years, 2023 and 2024. This recognition highlights our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace and fostering a culture of excellence. Our iCARE values form the basis of all we do - Integrity, Courage, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
We offer a range of People Perks that support flexibility, wellbeing, career growth, and recognition - helping you thrive at work and beyond.
What's next?
If Standards Australia sounds like the place for you, please submit your CV outlining your experience and suitability to this role.
Eligible applicants must be Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or have legal rights to work in Australia.
At Standards Australia, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to fostering a working environment that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Our mission is to empower our communities, and in doing so, we strive to create an organisation that genuinely reflects and respects the diversity of the communities we serve; putting people at the heart of all we do. We welcome applications from people of all cultural and linguistic groups, people of all ages and genders, people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability, and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. Should you need any adjustments to be made to our recruitment process, please contact
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