Change Manager - Transformation and Integration

• Be a key player in driving organisational transformation, championing innovation, and managing change through transformational programs that are critical to achieving our strategic goals 

• Permanent role based in Melbourne  

We're REA 
  
With bold and ambitious goals, REA Group  is changing the way the world experiences property. No matter where you're at on your property journey, we're here to help with every step - whether that's finding or financing your next home. 
 
Our people are the key to our success. At the heart of everything we do, is a thriving culture centred around high performance and care. We are purpose driven and collaborative, which drives innovation and our ability to make a real impact. As such, we’re proud to have been named in Australia’s “Top 5” Best Workplaces two years in a row, as well as being recognised as a Best Workplace for Women.  

Where the team fits in 

This role sits within with the Transformation and Integration team and entails working closely with project teams to develop and execute the change management required to achieve success.

Your initial focus of this role will be providing Change Management support on two strategic initiatives underway that transform the way REA delivers tech and expands our functional support capabilities. You will support teams through step-by-step transition processes and design change programs for many of the key deliverables of these projects. From time to time, you may also be required to provide change management support on integration programs or other projects led by the Transformation and Integration team.  

What the role is all about 

This role partners with cross functional teams to analyse change impacts and drive adoption by all stakeholders through well laid out and executed go-to-market plans. 

• Leverage change management methodologies, processes, and tools to create a change plan to support adoption of the changes required by the project or initiative 

• Define a vision for the change. Clearly articulate the drivers for change (internal and external), what change is required, why it is important and what success looks like. Articulate the from and to state 

• Work with the project teams to complete a detailed Change Impact Analysis to understand the change impacts for all affected stakeholders 

• Create a framework for the change journey - the high-level phases and how the impacted people will be taken safely through the journey 

• Engage with key stakeholders to identify and understand their needs, concerns, and perspectives 

• Consult with the Corporate Communications team to inform the change communications plan and key messaging covering all stakeholder groups including leaderships teams, impacted team members and any external parties 

• Work closely with product/delivery teams to understand their roadmaps and key initiatives  

• Analyse training needs and partner with learning specialists to design and deliver tailored training and tools 

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of change initiatives and make recommendations for improvements and adjustments as necessary 

Who we’re looking for 

• Strategic mindset, coupled with exceptional change and communications management skills  

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams will be vital in this role 

• A strong understanding of change management methodologies and principles 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels 

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple priorities and deadlines 

• Analytical mindset with the ability to assess and improve operational processes 

The REA experience 

The physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our people is something we’ll never stop caring about. This is a place to learn and grow.  

Some of our Perks & Benefits include:  

• A hybrid and flexible approach to working 

• Flexible leave options including, birthday leave and purchase additional leave 

• Flexible parental leave offering for primary and secondary carers 

• Our Because We Care program offers employees volunteering leave, community grants, matched payroll giving and our Community Café donates 100% of revenue to charity 

• Hackdays so you can bring your big ideas to life   

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion   

We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe teams with diverse ideas and experiences are more creative, more effective and fuel disruptive thinking. If you've got the skills, dedication and enthusiasm to learn but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch. 

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Keen to be part of REA but didn't find a perfect match with this opportunity? Perhaps the timing isn't right? You should join our Talent Neighbourhood!  

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