Change Lead – People and Culture Transformation
Active / Open Until Filled
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Active / Open Until Filled
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Date posted
June 16, 2026
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Closing date
Not Disclosed (Open Until Filled)
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Location
Sydney
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Salary
$123,500 - $208,000 /year
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Career level
Senior Level
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Experience
4 – 7 Years
Description
Macquarie Group is currently accepting applications for the role of Change Lead – People and Culture Transformation, based out of their corporate offices in Sydney, Australia. This appointment offers an exceptional opportunity to join a globally recognized financial organization that combines entrepreneurial empowerment, disciplined risk governance, and a merit-based career trajectory.
The team operates at the intersection of international capital markets, advanced technology, and commercial enablement, delivering high-impact solutions across global businesses. In this role, the successful candidate will work alongside seasoned industry professionals to optimize mission-critical processes, manage risk effectively, and deliver commercially impactful solutions across key markets.
Opportunity Overview & Quick Facts
Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope
- As the Change Lead you will define and deliver the end-to-end change strategy for a global People and Culture transformation programme, ensuring change is planned, coordinated and embedded across the organisation.
- Interface strategically with senior leaders and programme stakeholders to build alignment, strengthen sponsorship and equip leaders with the tools and confidence to lead their teams through change.
- Lead and steer a team of change and communications professionals to assess stakeholder impacts, identify risks and barriers to adoption, shape tailored change approaches and ensure communications are clear, consistent and focused on what matters most to people.
- Additionally establish measures of success and help drive lasting adoption, readiness and business outcomes across the transformation programme.
Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications
- 10+ years’ experience leading change across large, complex transformation programmes.
- Expertise in change strategy, stakeholder impact management and leadership engagement.
- Leadership capabilities and experience building high performing teams of both direct and indirect reports.
- Experience working in or closely with Human Resources or People and Culture functions.
- Ability to simplify complex information and communicate clearly with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery and influence senior leaders through trusted advice and insight.
What Macquarie Offers
- Market-Leading Rewards: Competitive base remuneration supplemented by performance-linked incentive programs.
- Flexible Work Frameworks: Modern hybrid working arrangements supporting professional productivity and personal balance.
- Professional Development: Clear internal mobility pathways, technical skill enhancement, and professional accreditation support.
- Comprehensive Wellbeing: Access to employee assistance programs, holistic healthcare coverage, and dedicated wellbeing initiatives.
- Global Network & Impact: Collaborative engagement with cross-border teams across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific regions.
Core Competencies & Key Technical Focus
Apply Directly on Macquarie Careers Portal
This position is actively accepting candidate submissions. Access the official Macquarie Group recruitment platform to review comprehensive operational criteria and lodge your formal application.