Company description:

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

Job description:

The Change Lead, Program Compass is responsible for driving and managing organisational change initiatives that arise through Project Compass to ensure successful adoption and implementation. This role will focus on developing change strategies, engaging stakeholders, and encouraging a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement.

The Program is Not a ‘business as usual' uplift. The Program requires structural, cultural, and operational changes in how BFS governs, delivers, and scales learning and development from an emergency management perspective.

The Program is established to lead a response to a recently conducted review of BFS Emergency Management learning and development activities.

Key Responsibilities

A more strategic, forward-looking learning agenda is needed to support organisational transformation and performance uplift will help realise:

• A world-class Learning & Development model for DEECA BFS will drive excellence by fostering a strategic, well-aligned workforce that supports emergency management priorities.
• Strong governance structures will ensure accountability and effective decision-making across leadership roles.
• Embracing modern learning approaches, including Virtual Reality (VR), simulations, and real-time data analytics s DEECA BFS will enhance training effectiveness and adaptability.
• Clear alignment between workforce capabilities and operational priorities will strengthen organisational resilience.
• Inclusive and accessible training pathways will empower diverse learners, ensuring quality and risk management are upheld.
• Well-supported trainers and learners will benefit from streamlined access to resources, equipping them for success in an evolving sector.
• continuous improvement, innovation, and readiness, positioning DEECA BFS as a leader in workforce development.

About You

You are a strategic thinker with strong stakeholder management skills and a deep understanding of best practice Change Management. You will bring broad change management experience and will have successfully lead change management in complex business reform environments. Ideally you will have knowledge of workforce planning, training design, and stakeholder engagement, and are passionate about building a resilient and skilled workforce for Victoria's emergency management future.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of emergency and land management capability in Victoria. You'll work with a dedicated team, contribute to meaningful outcomes, and help build a safer, more prepared community.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Recognised qualifications in change management.
• Extensive experience in change management, planning, analysis and implementation.
• End-to-end experience working on large enterprise-wide programs.
• Demonstrable experience in a similar role delivering business reform implementation programs.
• Demonstrable experience using a defined and structured change management framework (for example Prosci) to effectively deliver change.
• Highly Desirable, demonstrated experience in workforce Learning & Development operations and/or transformation projects.

This is a fixed term position available for a period of 24 Months. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

How to Apply:

If you are a current DEECA employee, please apply via DEECA Careers.

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Applications close 11.59pm on Wednesday, 01 October 2025.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave. For more information visit applying for a role with us.