Change & Comms Lead - Payroll Projects

• Lead change management activities across two key payroll-related initiatives at Lifeblood
• 6-month full-time fixed-term position – Melbourne location preferred
• Circa $130k + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

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Lifeblood is more than just a job or a career, it’s an opportunity to be part of something that matters. As an organisation, our purpose is simple: to give life. Together, we want to help you build a fulfilling career with Lifeblood.

About the role

Reporting to the Payroll & Systems Manager, this fixed-term role will lead change management activities across two key payroll-related initiatives. These projects include the transition of our Mytime time and attendance solution to the cloud, and a second strategic initiative aimed at optimising and streamlining payroll operations to support a more unified employee experience.

As part of the Employee Experience Agile Release Train (EXART), the Change and Communications Lead will develop and execute targeted change and communication strategies to ensure all stakeholders - including P&C, IT, Finance, and relevant external partners - are informed, engaged, and ready for the changes ahead.

Providing expert change management guidance, this role shapes the change agenda for both projects, aligning initiatives with business unit and organisational strategy to support Lifeblood Unlocked 2027.

Sound interesting? Here’s what we are looking for;

• 3+ years demonstrated change and communication management experience in a large or matrix organisation with diverse and disperse frontline teams, working across multiple departments / groups.
• Change and communications experience in the delivery of a complex system implementation project, preferably supporting a Payroll and/or People and Culture project specifically.
• Proven experience developing and implementing communications strategies to support systems changes impacting daily operations.
• Change management or recognised project accreditation.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship building skills.
• Ability to demonstrate a sound understanding of Organisational Change Management (OCM) processes.
• Demonstrated experience developing effective employee engagement strategies.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Advanced user of office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and other collaboration tools.
• Technological change and implementation experience desirable.

This is a 6-month fixed-term position and we are open to full-time, or part-time for the right person. The position is based out of our Melbourne Processing Centre however we are open to candidates from other locations within Australia. We are prioritising candidates who are available with short notice. Lifeblood is proud to accommodate flexible working and we are open to conversations around what this means to you.

Thrive in a diverse culture that cares for your wellbeing 

We’re a diverse and inclusive bunch. We’re proud to foster an environment where all people can come together to achieve their very best. Whether it’s workplace safety or work/life balance, we look after our employees’ varying needs. As part of the Lifeblood team, you’ll have access to a generous salary packaging program, plus a great range of rewards like discounts on insurance, groceries, food & beverage, department stores, travel, and more.

Excited about this opportunity? Apply now! Applications close at midnight on Tuesday 12th August.

Next steps

When it comes to recruitment we like to move fast, this means we progress suitable candidates through the hiring process as soon as we can.

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant. You’ll hear from us with an outcome after your application has been reviewed and assessed.

If selected, you’ll be required to complete a few background checks and we’ll help you through this process.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please reach out to us.

For further details on this position, please contact Tayler on tdobbs@redcrossblood.org.au.
**Please note we cannot accept applications via email so please apply online 

This vacancy is being managed directly by Lifeblood’s Talent Engagement team. We won’t accept candidates from external recruitment agencies on this occasion.