AE6 Change Manager (Rolling Intake)

Title	Change Manager
Location	Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide
Classification	AE6 (APS 6 equivalent)
Salary Range	$103,415 - $116,519 (including service allowance) plus 15.4 per cent superannuation
Contact	Recruitment   Email: careers@asio.gov.au  Phone: 02 6263 7888
Closing date and time	Monday 2 December 2024 at 5:00pm AEDT

The Organisation 

The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) protects Australia and Australians from threats to their security. In a complex, challenging and changing security environment, our success is built on the imagination and intelligence of our team. ASIO’s people are ordinary Australians but they do extraordinary things – they are our most important asset. To be successful in our mission, we need talented people who are highly capable, dedicated, adaptable and resilient. 

We seek to reflect the diversity of the community we protect. ASIO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, where all staff are valued and respected. We welcome applications from all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious affiliation, age or disability. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply. We are secretive about what we do, not what we value. 

The opportunity 

Change Managers play a key role in ensuring that organisational projects and initiatives meet objectives 

on time and on budget by increasing adoption and usage. They focus on the people side of change, 

which involves preparing, supporting and equipping people to adopt and use changes to business processes, systems and technology, job roles, organisation structures and more.  

A merit pool may be created to fill future vacancies which have the same or similar requirements to this position. This merit pool will be valid for up to 18 months. 

Role responsibilities  

As an AE6 Change Manager you will: 

• Deliver change management activities to support the change required by a project or initiative. 
• Drive communication efforts through the management of key communication activities. 
• Build strong working relationships with staff across the organisation and work closely with other change managers to coordinate efforts.  
• Integrate change management activities into project plans to ensure smooth and effective delivery of project related change. 
• Assist with evaluation to ensure user readiness through analysis and assessment of data. 
• Track and report issues and risks. 
• Measure success metrics and monitor change progress. 

What you will bring 

We invite applications from people with the following attributes: 

• Experience implementing plans for change, communications and engagement in collaboration with business stakeholders. 
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to present complex technical information to various audiences. 
• The ability to produce high quality outcomes. 
• The ability to build mutually beneficial relationships with a wide range of internal and external business stakeholders to influence change. 
• Strong leadership skills with experience in leading teams, prioritising work and developing change capability. 
• Qualifications and certifications in change management are desirable but not essential. 

What we offer you  

ASIO provides a number of benefits to its staff including: 

• A competitive salary, including a 7.5 per cent allowance for maintaining a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance. 
• Employer superannuation contributions of 15.4 per cent. 
• A variety of leave options, in addition to the standard 4 weeks annual leave to ensure your work-life balance. 
• Flexible working arrangements to assist you to maintain your work-life balance (Please note: due to our unique working environment, work from home options are generally not available).  
• Study assistance, including financial support and study leave for tertiary education. 
• Access to 7 staff-led diversity and inclusion networks. 
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 

Eligibility  

To be eligible for the role, you must be:  

• An Australian citizen. 
• Assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance. 

ASIO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, where all staff are valued and respected. We welcome and value applications from all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious affiliation, age or disability. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply. 

Reasonable adjustments 

Please advise us if you require any additional assistance in order to fully participate in the recruitment process or the workplace. 

Location 

Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. 

Relocation assistance will be provided to successful applicants. 

How to apply 

Click on ‘Apply online’ to commence your application. Your application must be complete and include the following: 

• A written pitch of up to 700 words using examples to demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the requirements. 
• A current CV, no more than 2 pages in length, outlining your employment history, the dates and a brief description of your role, as well as any academic qualifications or relevant training you may have undertaken. 
• Details of 2 referees, which must include a current or previous manager. 

All employment decisions and selection processes at ASIO are based on merit principles and candidates must be prepared to undergo various selection stages.  

ASIO holds all employment applications in the strictest of confidence. It is essential that you do the same. Please do not discuss your application with others as doing so may adversely affect your potential employment. 

Closing date and time 

Applications will close 2 December 2024, 17:00pm AEDT.  No extensions will be granted and late applications will not be accepted.  

Interviews are anticipated for early February 2025. 

Employment conditions 

Employment is under the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979. Conditions of service are similar to those applying in the Australian Public Service. We recognise entitlements accrued under the Public Service Act 1999 and provide for continuation of superannuation under the Commonwealth schemes. Salary packaging arrangements are also available. 

Enquiries 

If you require further information after reading the selection documentation, please contact ASIO Recruitment at careers@asio.gov.au or phone 02 6263 7888. 

More information 

For more information about ASIO, please visit: www.asio.gov.au.