About the role

As our Transformation & Business Readiness Lead, you will play a key role in driving our Learning Evolution Program, which is a multi-year initiative transforming how learning, skills and capability pathways are delivered. Reporting to our Program Director you will drive the successful adoption and transition of our transformational program.

Working closely with program leaders, business stakeholders, delivery teams and learning specialists, the role ensures impacted teams are prepared for future-state ways of working. You will oversee readiness planning, stakeholder engagement, transition activities, risk management and implementation support to embed program outcomes and enable a smooth move to business-as-usual operations. This is a fixed term contract until December 2027

Your day-to-day duties will include:

• Lead the end-to-end Business and Operational Readiness Strategy for the Learning Evolution Program.
• Assess organisational readiness and deliver plans that drive adoption and business transition.
• Coordinate go-live planning, readiness assessments, deployment activities and post-implementation support.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to build engagement, commitment and accountability for change.
• Develop readiness measures, dashboards and reporting to support informed decision-making.
• Identify and manage readiness risks, issues and dependencies across the program.
• Support successful transition to BAU operations and continuous improvement initiatives.

About you:

You are an experienced change, transformation or business readiness professional with a strong track record leading complex enterprise programs involving people, process and technology. You bring proven expertise in readiness planning, adoption strategy, stakeholder engagement, business impact assessment and operational transition. You can translate program objectives into practical plans, define readiness measures and support go/no-go decisions with confidence. You are a skilled communicator and facilitator who can influence senior stakeholders, build trusted cross-functional relationships and support leaders through change. Experience in learning, education, capability development or digital transformation environments will be highly regarded.

Why We Love Working at CPA Australia

At CPA Australia, we’re proud of our vibrant, values-led culture. We live by our core values: Create Opportunity, Pursue Excellence, and Achieve Together—and they shape everything we do.

Here’s what makes working here special:

• Inclusive culture – We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive.

• People-first culture – Work alongside passionate, like-minded professionals who strive to be their best.
• Hybrid flexibility – Enjoy the balance of working from home and in the office (minimum two days onsite).
• Wellbeing matters – Access health and wellbeing sessions, learning labs, and a generous reward and recognition program.
• Supportive benefits – Paid parental, volunteer, and study leave, plus the option to purchase additional leave.
• Career growth – Take advantage of learning and professional development opportunities.
• Global mindset – Be part of a truly international organisation with over 20 offices around the world.
• Incentives that reward you – Participate in our annual incentive scheme.
• Fast-paced and purpose-driven – Thrive in a dynamic environment where your work makes a difference to our members and the profession.

About Us:

CPA Australia is Australia’s leading professional accounting body and one of the largest in the world. We have more than 175,000 members in over 100 countries and regions. Our core services include education, training, technical support and advocacy. CPA Australia provides thought leadership on local, national and international issues affecting the accounting profession and public interest. We engage with governments, regulators and industries to advocate policies that stimulate sustainable economic growth and have positive business and public outcomes.

We are values-based organisation underpinned by the CPA Australia Way, which is our commitment to each other and a way of working. It is the foundation of our success, experienced and lived by our people, and felt by members.

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