Manager, Change & Engagement

Manager, Change & Engagement

• Support CSO’s exciting office relocation project to Parkline Place
• Drive the change and engagement strategy and partner with key stakeholders
• Temporary role based in the Sydney CBD with flexible work arrangements available

Classification grade: Clerk Grade 11/12
Salary: $145,378 - $168,130 p.a. base salary (superannuation and annual leave loading are paid in addition to the base salary)
Work type: This is a temporary role until 31 July 2026, full-time – 35 hours per week

About the role

We are looking for an experienced change and engagement manager to lead key change and engagement activities for the Crown Solicitor’s Office (CSO) office relocation to Parkline Place in July 2026.

In this new project-based role, you will have lead responsibility for developing and executing the change and engagement strategy for the office relocation. You will deliver strategic and operational plans aimed at driving all change-related activities for the project. You will develop communications and initiatives to foster high levels of staff engagement and support a seamless transition to the new office building.

You will work in close collaboration with key project stakeholders, including the office relocation project team, Marketing and Communications team, Corporate Services teams, the CSO’s Extended Leadership Group and employee working groups.

If you’re interested in this opportunity, and ready to hit the ground running, we’d love to hear from you.

To find out more about the role, click  here. 

About you. Our ideal candidate.

Our ideal candidate:

• is experienced in developing and executing change management and engagement strategies to drive successful organisational change
• can develop and maintain strong professional relationships and work collaboratively
• has excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to tailor messages for diverse audiences
• can work effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• is creative and innovative in their approach to change management and can develop timely solutions to complex challenges.

Note: we are moving quickly on this recruitment. Shortlisted candidates must be available to attend an interview between 17 – 20 January 2025.

How to apply:

For your application to be considered, you must submit your application online and include: 

• your current resume
• a cover letter outlining your interest in and suitability for the role, including a summary of experience relevant to this role

The selection process may include a range of assessment techniques to assist hiring managers in determining your suitability for the role.

You can request adjustments throughout each step of the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or alternative formats to participate in the process, please contact Margaret Ters, Talent Acquisition Partner on 0427 413 924 or email margaret.ters@cso.nsw.gov.au to further discuss.

A recruitment pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles for this role or similar roles that may become available over the next 18 months.

Closing date: Wednesday 8 January 2025 (AEST 7:59PM)

Role enquiries: David Schneider, Project Director, david.schneider@cso.nsw.gov.au

Recruitment enquiries: Margaret Ters, Talent Acquisition Partner, margaret.ters@cso.nsw.gov.au

Why work for the CSO?

The NSW Crown Solicitor’s Office (CSO) provides high-quality and cost-effective legal services to the NSW Government and its agencies. As a trusted legal advisor to the NSW Government, our principal role is to advise and represent agencies so that they can deliver policies, programs and projects in a lawful, effective and efficient manner.

We act with integrity and professional independence, guided by the government sector's core values. We are focussed on providing excellent client service and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. We also provide our people with opportunities to learn, develop and adapt within an inclusive and supportive environment.

For more information about the CSO, go to our website and follow us on LinkedIn.

Our commitment to flexible working

The CSO has adopted a teams-based approach to flexible working. We recognise that everyone has different needs and preferences, and our flexible work culture allows you to adapt your work routine to suit you. We’re all about flexibility, productivity and driving good client outcomes.

We have generous leave provisions available for our employees that acknowledge individual preferences and responsibilities including:

• up to 20 days recreation leave and up to 18 days flex leave per annum
• 20 days purchased leave annually
• inclusive paid parental leave provisions of up to 16 weeks (14 weeks plus 2 bonus weeks) which can be taken flexibly within the first 24 months to support the birth, adoption, altruistic surrogacy or permanent out-of-home care placement of a child
• study time of up to 4 hours per week
• extended leave of up to 44 days after 10 years, or up to 30.8 days after 7 years of service.

How we support health and wellbeing

• We offer an employee assistance program to support the wellbeing of employees in the workplace and in their personal lives, which also extends to family members.
• Coaching services are available for people leaders and executives to learn and implement best practices to manage their team’s wellbeing.
• We offer annual flu vaccinations.
• We provide access to the Fitness Passport program – a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to staff and their families.

Our commitment to diversity

At the CSO, we believe a diverse and inclusive workforce contributes to the success of our organisation and we are committed to ensuring that our workforce reflects our diverse community.

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, culturally and linguistically diverse people, veterans and other diverse communities.