Principal Change & Communications

Principal Change & Communications Manager

I am currently headhunting for a high-impact Principal Change & Communications Manager to join a global industry leader. This is an initial 12-month contract with a strong possibility of extension, offering a unique opportunity to sit at the intersection of technical change expertise and strategic corporate affairs.

The Role

In this dual-capacity role, you will provide technical expertise to manage large-scale organisational change while simultaneously overseeing the global communication strategies required to protect the company’s reputation and social value. You will be a trusted advisor to executives, coaching them on how to lead their teams through complex transformations.

Core Accountabilities

• Change Architecture: Diagnose the change environment to define the case for change, assess impacts, and deliver integrated plans that manage readiness and resistance.

• Strategic Communications: Develop and execute multi-channel communication materials and media strategies to promote a positive corporate image for both internal and external audiences.

• Executive Coaching: Coach senior stakeholders on change impact standards, public communication techniques, and the synergies between strategic goals.

• Sustainability & Risk: Evaluate the success of initiatives using standardized metrics, identifying barriers to change and implementing mitigation plans to ensure long-term value.

• Stakeholder Management: Engage and influence a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, using storytelling to connect and build buy-in for enterprise-level initiatives.

Required Capabilities

• Technical Mastery: Advanced proficiency in designing and executing enterprise-level change initiatives alongside a strong background in employee and digital communications.

• Problem Solving: A proven ability to determine the root cause of complex problems and evaluate multiple solutions to ensure a structured, value-adding approach.

• Leadership & Inclusion: A leadership style focused on coaching, feedback, and creating a safe environment where team members feel empowered to speak up.

• Business & International Acumen: Ability to navigate a complex operating model and apply an understanding of international cultural and political contexts to achieve business outcomes.

The Environment

Our client is obsessed with meeting customer needs while striving for 100% safety, 100% customer value, and 0% waste. You will be joining an organisation that values disciplined execution and high performance.

If you are a senior professional with a dual-threat skillset in Change and Communications, I would love to discuss this opportunity with you, julia.beaconsfield@randstad.com.au

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.