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At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you

We believe life’s about possibilities. And so is the future. That’s why we need you.

We’re working at the heart of Queensland’s energy transformation. Now more than ever, we need people who want to help us deliver a world-class energy future and ensure we continue to navigate through this once in a generation energy challenge. Join us and make it happen.

Life at Powerlink

As the Change Management Specialist, you’ll help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 253,000 businesses. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible.

• Free undercover secure parking, with access to onsite charging stations for electric vehicles
• Onsite cafeteria offering quality food at subsidised prices.
• Hybrid, family-friendly and flexible working arrangements, including substitution of public holidays.
• Health & well-being benefits, including a corporate health plan with employee discounts and annual flu vaccinations.
• Powerlink offers robust leadership development through integrated programs, fostering growth across all levels.

Find a career that matters and lasts

We are seeking a dynamic Change Management Specialist to drive improvement initiatives and oversee changes to our divisional services and processes with statewide impact. As our next Change Management Specialist, you'll be instrumental in ensuring smooth transitions while minimising disruption to our operations.

If you are passionate about change management and have a proven track record of implementing change, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team and help us drive positive change across our organisation!

In this role, you'll collaborate closely with leaders, delivery partners, business advisory teams, and stakeholders to anticipate and address change. In this role you get to develop and apply skills in leadership, communication, problem-solving and innovation. You will collaborate with people from different backgrounds, functions and perspectives as part of planning, communicating and executing change initiatives. 

Also, you'll conduct impact analysis and assess readiness for change to ensure proper preparation. You'll work to align each initiative with dedicated owners and change champions. You will monitor and evaluate the impact of changes on performance, culture and customers.

Furthermore, you'll oversee training efforts to equip our team with the skills to adopt new systems and processes effectively and efficiently.

The community you will join

This permanent opportunity will be based in Brisbane reporting to the Manager Operational Innovation and Improvement.  

Your expertise

• Hold a Bachelor's degree and/or Change Management qualification with significant experience in managing change in a complex environment. 

We’d also love you to have:

• A Change Management Certification.
• Demonstrated experience in change management, project management, organisational development or related field.  
• Knowledge of change management theories, principles and methodologies.  
• An understanding of organisational culture and its impact on project and change activities.
• Experience with change management methodologies, tools, processes and practices. 
• Demonstrated high-level written, interpersonal and oral communication skills, including the ability to liaise, negotiate and consult with senior management and a diverse range of stakeholders and customers on strategic and operational issues.  
• Demonstrated ability to communicate openly and effectively, including developing and delivering key messages, providing genuine two-way communication, and gaining commitment from others. 
• A demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers and key internal and external stakeholders, including influencing others in a matrix structure.  
• Experience in stakeholder consultation, engagement and facilitation with a track record of delivering high-quality advice and solutions for various stakeholders. 
• The ability to comprehend, analyse and communicate the initiative’s intent and purpose. 

Be the start of every possibility

To kick start your career at Powerlink, apply by clicking the button above, attaching your resume and cover letter on our careers page before midnight on 24th April 2024. Kindly be aware that the Recruitment team will commence the review process during this period.

There’s lots to love about a career with Powerlink. But our people say there’s three things that really stand out: 

• A career that matters and lasts: You’ll shape a progressive career connecting more than five million Queenslanders to a world-class, clean energy future.
• Unique work and the chance to grow: You’ll help find smart solutions to interesting problems as you develop your skills and impact every day.
• People who love to support and share: You’ll build relationships with experienced, down-to-earth people who you’ll be proud to work with.

For all enquiries, contact our recruitment team at recruitment@powerlink.com.au.

Our commitment to inclusion and belonging

At Powerlink, we champion inclusion and belonging by supporting every candidate during the recruitment journey. Please inform us of any needs or adjustments for a more inclusive process, including sharing your preferred pronouns.  As a Veteran-Friendly Employer, we value the skills Veterans bring and ensure equal opportunities. Let us know if you're a Veteran for tailored support.

Successful applicants will undergo necessary pre-employment checks. As advocates of the Circle Back initiative, we pledge to respond to all applications promptly.