Program Change Manager – 12-Month Contract
Independent Contractor | Full-time
Day Rate: Open – Guide $1100–1400/day (negotiable for the right person)

We’re on the lookout for a Program Change Manager to support a major integration program within the utilities sector. This is a senior role for an independent contractor only – ABN, ACN, and insurances required – available full-time on a 12-month engagement.

The role:
Reporting to the Program Director and working closely with the People & Culture stream, you’ll be responsible for building and rolling out a robust change and communications strategy to support business transformation. This includes managing stakeholder engagement, business readiness, adoption, and reinforcement of key changes across the organisation.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver a holistic Change Plan in collaboration with project and comms teams
• Identify and manage internal and external stakeholders, including regulators, customers, and employees
• Apply structured change methodologies aligned to integration and transformation goals
• Work with P&C to assess change impacts on employment conditions, policies, and industrial instruments
• Build and maintain tools to support employee engagement throughout the transition
• Conduct readiness assessments and manage resistance with appropriate mitigation tactics
• Develop reinforcement strategies to embed change post-implementation
• Support execution of corporate training where relevant to the integration (focus on coordination, not design)
• Create and deliver a strong internal communications strategy using multiple channels
• Develop comms content for town halls, leadership packs, and staff engagement sessions

What we’re looking for:

• Deep experience in organisational change management, within large-scale transformation or integration
• Strong track record in stakeholder engagement and internal communications
• Sector experience in utilities, construction, or infrastructure is a must
• Tertiary qualifications in HR, Change Management, or similar
• Solid grounding in methodologies like ADKAR or PCI
• Comfortable working with senior leaders and independently driving delivery

This is a high-impact role where strategy meets execution. If you’re confident leading change from the ground up and can bring clarity, consistency, and empathy to complex transitions, we want to hear from you.

Day rate: We’re flexible depending on experience, with a typical range of $1100–1400/day.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.