Change & Communication Specialist

Sydney CBD | Hybrid Working | 12-month contract | Large Cyber Programme

Your new company

Join a large and complex NSW Government organisation delivering a significant Cyber Uplift Programme focused on strengthening cybersecurity, governance, risk management and compliance capabilities across a diverse technology and business landscape. [Premiers Department | Word]

This high-profile programme comprises multiple streams, including the implementation of a new risk management solution, customer-facing digital tools and an enterprise asset management capability. With key deliverables targeted for completion by the end of the financial year, the programme is seeking an experienced Change & Communications Manager to help drive stakeholder engagement, business readiness and adoption outcomes.


Your new role

Reporting into the Cyber Uplift Programme leadership team, you will lead change and communications activities across several cyber, governance and technology initiatives.
This role will initially focus on programme communications, stakeholder engagement, policy awareness and readiness activities while several technology streams continue to mature. You will work closely with business owners, technology leaders and governance stakeholders to ensure the organisation is prepared for upcoming changes and that key messages are clearly communicated across impacted teams.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Developing and executing change management and stakeholder engagement plans.
  • Delivering program-wide communication strategies, campaigns and engagement activities.
  • Supporting the rollout of a new risk management solution and associated business changes.
  • Creating communications, presentations, newsletters, intranet content and stakeholder updates.
  • Supporting policy communication, governance initiatives and compliance activities.
  • Conducting stakeholder impact assessments and business readiness activities.
  • Developing learning materials, support packs and adoption resources.
  • Facilitating workshops, engagement sessions and leadership briefings.
  • Building strong relationships across technology, cyber, governance, risk and business teams.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Proven experience as a Change Manager, Change & Communications Manager or Communications Lead within complex transformation programmes.
  • Experience supporting technology, cybersecurity, risk, governance or digital transformation initiatives.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and delivering communications strategies and change plans.
  • Excellent written communication skills and the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
  • Experience producing intranet content, communications campaigns, newsletters and executive updates.
  • Strong business readiness, organisational change and adoption experience.
  • Experience working in risk, governance, compliance or highly regulated environments will be highly regarded.
  • Government experience is advantageous but not essential.
  • Experience within cybersecurity, technology or digital transformation programmes will be highly regarded.

What you'll get in return

  • Contract through to the end of the financial year (approximately 11 months).
  • Opportunity to join a high-profile cyber and technology transformation programme.
  • Exposure to enterprise-wide risk, governance and compliance initiatives.
  • Opportunity to influence change and communications strategy from an early stage of delivery.
  • Work alongside experienced cyber, technology and transformation professionals.
  • Flexible working arrangements with potential part-time or full-time options for the right candidate.
  • Highly visible role with meaningful impact across a large and complex organisation.

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.



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Summary

Job Type
Contract
Industry
Government & Public Services
Location
NSW - Sydney CBD
Specialism
Projects & Change Management
Ref:
3008760
Closing date
24 Jul 2026

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Becky Robinson, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Sydney
Level 14, Chifley Tower, 2 Chifley Square

Telephone: +61 2 8226 9839

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