Associate Director - Transformation Change

KPMG’s Transformation Delivery and Change Practice supports some of Australia’s most significant transformation programs by delivering expert program management, project delivery and change management services. As an Associate Director – Transformation Change, you’ll lead end-to-end change delivery across complex program environments, partnering with senior stakeholders to enable successful adoption and measurable outcomes across major client transformations in Western Australia.

Your Opportunity

As an Associate Director – Transformation Change, you will play a pivotal role in designing and leading change delivery, change governance, and stakeholder engagement across complex programs—spanning technology, operating model, process and behavioural change.

You will:

• Lead planning and execution of change management strategies across complex changes (technology, operating model, process and behavioural).
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and address challenges and risks during implementation.
• Develop change plans so all levels of the organisation are ready, willing and able to adopt changes—and are informed throughout.
• Monitor, measure and report on progress and impact of change initiatives.
• Provide expert advice on change management best practices across industries.
• Lead and support teams (including matrix and virtual teams) to deliver high-quality engagements.
• Design and implement change capability uplift programs.
• Lead change governance, including governance forums, reporting processes and cadence.
• Drive stakeholder engagement across complex environments and multi-layered program settings.
• Build strong client relationships and support business development opportunities.
• Lead and support bids and business development activity, including responding to tenders, client presentations, and development of thought leadership/articles for publication.
• Contribute to the development and evolution of methodologies and intellectual capital, supporting thought leadership and knowledge management.

How are you Extraordinary?

You bring a leadership style and presence that helps organisations move through ambiguity with confidence. In this role, you’ll stand out through:

• Influence and clarity – you translate complexity into clear, actionable messages for senior stakeholders.
• Collaborative leadership – you guide teams through multilayered environments and enable others to deliver strong outcomes.
• Trusted stakeholder partnering – you build credibility quickly and sustain engagement across complex, diverse groups.

Your Experience

To be successful, you will bring:

• Extensive experience in change management and transformation environments.
• Demonstrated capability leading change delivery across large programs (technology, operating model, process and behavioural change).
• Strong experience with change governance and leading governance and reporting processes.
• Proven ability to lead teams (including matrix and virtual teams) to deliver high quality outcomes.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to simplify and synthesise complex information for senior audiences.
• Strong structured problem-solving and analytical capability, supporting effective governance and decision-making.
• Experience across varied industry sectors.
• Track record in stakeholder engagement, building trust and credibility at senior levels.
• Experience supporting business development and bids, including responding to tenders, client presentations, and contributing to thought leadership.
• Professional certification in change methodologies (e.g., recognised change frameworks/certifications).

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth. 

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.

KPMG Australia: grow with us!