Project Change Manager en Social Infrastructure and Citizen Services

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Project Change Manager to join our Energy & Utilities division on a 12-month contract.

You’ll play a key role in managing the successful delivery of change initiatives across multiple business functions partnering with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to drive sustainable improvements, streamline processes, and support better outcomes across the organisation.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on delivering structured, people-centred change in a complex environment, and is confident leading multiple projects from planning to execution.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate and manage a portfolio of business improvement projects from initiation through to implementation.
• Work across cross-functional teams to define scope, goals, and deliverables in alignment with strategic objectives.
• Oversee project budgets, risks, and milestones, ensuring all work is delivered on time, within scope, and to a high standard.
• Facilitate collaboration between business leaders, operational teams, and external delivery partners.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with stakeholders, ensuring alignment and engagement across the change lifecycle.
• Identify change impacts, manage stakeholder expectations, and embed new ways of working to ensure long-term success.
• Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and sharing project insights across the business.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a confident change leader with experience driving transformation in large, matrixed environments.

You’ll bring:

• Proven experience delivering change across business support functions, ideally in finance, commercial, or risk.
• Strong project and change management skills, including budget oversight, stakeholder engagement, and reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Strong business acumen and comfort working with data and reporting technologies.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative, hands-on approach and a drive to make an impact.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, IT, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering transformation and process improvement projects.
• Experience working in or with large, complex organisations.
• Familiarity with change methodologies (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR) and project governance frameworks.

Why Downer?

• A 12-month contract with a leading ASX-listed organisation
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Access to exclusive staff benefits via Perks@Downer
• Career development programs such as THRIVE and EmpowHER
• Internal mobility opportunities across Downer's wider business

About Energy & Utilities

Downer’s Energy & Utilities division delivers integrated services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, and power generation sectors. Our teams connect communities with critical infrastructure, and we’re focused on driving innovation, operational excellence, and a better future for all Australians and New Zealanders.

How to Apply

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