Change Manager
First seen by Alion on Sep 24, 2026.
About CES
Accelerating the transition to a circular economy
We are proud to be an active contributor in the circular economy through container deposit schemes (10c refund for eligible drink containers). We help our scheme partnersto recycle close to 10 million drink containers every day, diverting them from landfill into the circular economy.
Our technology and services enable the circular lifecycle of drink containers. We have a large in-house software engineering team using modern technology stacks to develop and support our products. As well as a suite of SaaS products, our range of business services includes accounting, payments, brand & marketing, materials trading, HR, customer service and support.
CES was formed in 2017 as a joint venture between Lion and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners and has grown rapidly. We are headquartered in North Sydney, near public transport with beautiful harbour views. Our teams are passionate about our mission to ensure valuable materials are recycled and not wasted. We provide an inclusive culture, hybrid and flexible working and career development to bring the best out in our people.
Originally known as Container Exchange Services, we have rebranded to Circular Economy Systems to recognise our vision to be leaders in the transition to a circular economy.
About the role
With several strategic transformation initiatives underway, we're looking for an experienced Change Manager to drive the people side of change across CES. You'll partner with business leaders and delivery teams to build change readiness, support adoption, and help embed new processes, systems, and ways of working across the organisation.
Key Deliverables
Develop and deliver change strategies, plans, and activities for large-scale transformation initiatives
Conduct impact assessments and identify change risks, dependencies, and mitigation actions
Partner with business leaders to drive stakeholder engagement and alignment
Lead communication, training, and adoption activities to support successful change outcomes
Build strong relationships across all levels of the organisation to create change readiness
Measure adoption, engagement, and business readiness throughout program delivery
Coach leaders and managers to effectively lead their teams through change
Work closely with project and delivery teams to integrate change management into program plans
About you
Proven experience leading organisational change across complex transformation programs
Experience supporting technology, ERP, digital, operating model, or business transformation initiatives
Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including experience working with senior leaders
Ability to translate complexity into clear and actionable change plans
Experience assessing change impacts and managing organisational readiness
A pragmatic and hands-on approach with a strong focus on outcomes
Excellent communication and facilitation skills
Nice to have
Experience supporting ERP, D365, or enterprise system implementations
Prosci, ADKAR, or other Change Management certification
Experience in fast-growing, transformation-focused organisations
Our Values
Scheme success is our success: Our mission is to accelerate recycling rates. We make decisions in the best interest of all schemes to maximise our impact for individuals, community, and the environment.
Win as a Team: The whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Great things are achieved in teams that combine the right expertise and leadership.
Make a Difference: Take initiative, take ownership. Openly communicate the outcome you want and go make it happen!
Be Engaged: Reflect your passion in your work, no matter the task or challenge. Your engagement is a source of inspiration to your peers.
Do the Right Thing: Do the right thing by others and the company, and the rest will follow. Seek win-win outcomes, listen, act inclusively, and always aim for better.