Principal IT Change Lead

Job Description

At BAE Systems Australia

• Do interesting work that MATTERS
• ENJOY what you do
• GROW your career
• Be YOU

We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world’s most innovative and groundbreaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

About the OPPORTUNITY

We have a great opportunity for a Principal IT Change Lead to join our Central Function based in Sydney, reporting to the Change & Adoption Manager.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.

You will be responsible for leading and executing comprehensive change management, adoption, training, and communication strategies for complex organisational IT initiatives. This role ensures seamless transitions, maximizes employee engagement, and drives the successful implementation and sustainability of change, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and resilience.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develops and implements change & adoption plans for large scale and complex IT initiatives, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives & benefits, integration with detailed project schedules, and stakeholder requirements.
• Identifies and manages relationships with stakeholders, ensuring their needs and concerns are addressed, documented and included in project planning to secure their support and commitment to change & adoption initiatives.
• Manage the design, delivery, and evaluation of training and development materials that support adoption of project deliverables, ensuring that employees are well-prepared for any new change.
• Leads the execution of change management activities, including change risk assessment, change impact assessments, stakeholder assessments, facilitation of focus group and workshop and alike, to ensure successful adoption of changes.
• Prepare and present detailed progress reports that highlight the status of change & adoption activities, providing insights and recommendations to ensure alignment with project objectives and facilitate informed decision-making by SteerCo and Project Managers.

About YOU

• A proven track-record of implementing change plans and building a change management practice is considered advantageous
• Prior experience in large-scale or complex IT project Change Management is essential
• Relevant tertiary qualification in HR or Psychology and/ or PROSCI/ CCMP certification is considered desirable
• Ability to hold Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain a Baseline clearance

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don’t tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don’t meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

About US

You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia’s largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families. We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.

To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au

Clearances

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances. Further information regarding security clearances.