Program Change Lead

About this role

Workplace Injury Commission (WIC)

Melbourne
 

$168,537 per annum (plus super) + excellent mentoring and support

 

• Enjoy rewarding work, a respectful culture, and the support you need to thrive
• Competitive remuneration, flexibility, and incredible benefits
• Play a key role supporting WIC as we help injured Victorians find a way forward

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The impact you'll have:

At the Workplace Injury Commission (WIC), we've helped thousands of injured workers and employers to resolve their disputes and move forward with their lives. We're a robust Victorian Government statutory authority that's making an impact.

As we journey through transformation here at WIC, we need you to join us as a Program Change Lead. In this role, you will be accountable for ensuring Program Elevate, WIC's transformative program, is understood, supported, adopted and ultimately successful across the organisation. The Program comprises four interdependent projects - service model redesign, case management system replacement, a business classification scheme and an operating model.

You will lead the program's change function and a small team of change professionals, establishing a high-performing practice focused on driving business outcomes rather than simply producing change artefacts.

Drawing on your experience leading change in large, complex transformation programs, you will help shift the organisation from traditional consultation-based approaches to a culture of continuous improvement, experimentation and incremental delivery. You will build stakeholder understanding that while not every idea can be implemented immediately, every contribution plays a role in the broader transformation journey.

Working closely with the Program Director, Executive Leadership Team, sponsors and project managers, you will identify and address barriers to adoption, build organisational readiness and create alignment around the program's strategic objectives. You will ensure change initiatives are closely linked to delivery outcomes, business priorities, workforce capability, industrial relations considerations and benefits realisation.

Through your leadership, Program Elevate will become more than a technology or system implementation. It will deliver sustainable organisational transformation, driving lasting behavioural, operational and cultural change across the organisation.

 

Who we're looking for:

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience leading change delivery within large, complex programs involving multiple projects, business units and stakeholder groups.
• Proven ability to design and implement change strategies that achieve organisational adoption and business outcomes.
• Experience leading and managing change practitioners within a project or program environment.
• Demonstrated success influencing senior leaders, project teams and operational stakeholders within complex environments.
• Strong understanding of organisational readiness, stakeholder engagement, change adoption and resistance management principles.
• Experience identifying and managing change-related risks, organisational impacts and stakeholder concerns.
• Strong facilitation, communication and relationship management skills.

 

For further information, please refer to our position description which you can access through our careers site.

 

Resolution matters. And so do you.

We're a stable, purpose-driven organisation that offers you meaningful work, a welcoming and vibrant team culture, and a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive remuneration, plus generous allowances and reimbursements for study, wellbeing and home-office working.
• More leave when you need it most - flexible leave arrangements tailored to you.
• Access to our 24/7 holistic mental health and wellbeing program for you and your family.
• A progressive and supportive work environment with experienced leaders who are invested in you.

Here are some of the things we hope you'll love about working with us:

 

• Help Victorians find a way forward

As the Program Change Lead, you'll play a vital role in supporting WIC to help injured workers and employers overcome some of the most challenging times of their lives.

• Find support and relationships that count

Respect is a key value here. We trust and empower you to be your best self, at work and home.

• Respect today, shape tomorrow

Bring your diverse thinking and help make us even better.

• Be rewarded for your contribution

We offer you real professional development opportunities plus a wide range of rewards and benefits to help you thrive.

 

Visit our careers site to find out more and read the stories of our incredible people.

 

Want to help us shape a brighter future? Join us.

Take your career to the next level with the Workplace Injury Commission. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter via the link by midnight, Thursday 23^rd July 2026.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed throughout the application period, and interviews may commence before the application period expires.

 

WIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the diversity of its people. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process for this role, please contact us via email careers@wic.vic.gov.au

In accordance with our Privacy Policy and Collection Statement, as part of the recruitment process, WIC may collect and use information relevant to assessing your suitability for the role and our organisation.

Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position. You will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process. Successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their COVID-19 vaccination status or medical exemption prior to commencing employment.