Our Region
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Our Council
Discover a fulfilling career at Gladstone Regional Council, where your dedication to community service merges with our commitment to improving residents’ lives. Every role contributes to the livelihood of those who call Gladstone home.
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We partner with our people to understand their needs and provide the tools that develop skills, knowledge and healthy culture. Our people are valued for the part they play in delivering for the Gladstone Region. We are proud of who we are and what we do. We are #ProudlyGRC!
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Change Management Business Partner
Council is seeking to appoint a permanent full time Change Management Business Partner to contribute to Council’s success.
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Champion a positive, people-centred culture and help teams navigate change with confidence
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Work on projects that matter to the community
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Flexible, supportive, values-driven workplace
About the Role
As the Change Management Business Partner, you will partner closely with leaders and project teams across the organisation to enable successful delivery of strategic and operational change.
This is a hands-on, high-influence role for someone who thrives on landing improvements, shaping culture, and making change actually stick.
About you:
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You bring energy, presence and persuasion
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You know how to build momentum, not just documentation
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You will sell the why, not just manage the how
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You are comfortable challenging constructively
Work directly with senior leaders and project teams to unblock issues, shift mindsets, and drive momentum for change. Work with our people to understand impacts, address concerns, and help them successfully adopt new ways of working.
This role is not for you if:
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You prefer working mainly on documentation and frameworks
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You are uncomfortable influencing without authority
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You need clear structures and certainty, before acting
You will bring:
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Bachelor of Business (or related discipline) and/or significant demonstrated experience in a similar environment.
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Demonstrated experience in a project delivery environment.
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Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously and think strategically with a methodical approach to problem solving.
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Demonstrated experience in successfully engaging and influencing stakeholder groups at all levels of the organisation, with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
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Demonstrated experience in developing content and facilitating workshops.
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Ability to plan and prioritise in an environment with conflicting demands.
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Advanced communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills, including experience in reporting.
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Proficient keyboard skills and experience using Microsoft Office Suite and operating corporate business systems.
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Legally able to drive a motor vehicle in Queensland.
Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks
To be eligible for this position, the candidate must have applicable working rights.
Depending on the role requirements, you may need to complete various checks and assessments as part of the recruitment process. This could include reference checks, pre-employment medicals (including drug and alcohol testing), vaccinations, visa checks, licence verifications and psychometric testing.
For questions related to the role or recruitment process, please call Council on (07) 4970 0700 or email the Talent Acquisition Team at employment@gladstone.qld.gov.au.