Change & Communications Lead

Company Description Drive is Nine's brand appealing to the automotive enthusiast. Working with our industry leaders you will help us achieve our vision, to shape the future of automotive in Australia by providing authoritative reviews, detailed comparisons, and innovative commerce solutions.

Nine is Australia's largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you'll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country's most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands.

Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.

Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We're evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

Job Description We're seeking a passionate and hands-on Change & Communications Lead to join our People & Culture (P&C) team and support a fast-paced transformation within our media business. In this role, you'll develop and deliver impactful change and communication strategies that drive adoption, build engagement, and embed cultural change at every level of the organisation.

You'll work closely with senior leaders, project teams, and employees to align communications and change initiatives across key transformation workstreams—ensuring clarity, connection, and confidence as we evolve the way we work.

Key Responsibilities Lead change management planning using proven frameworks (such as ADKAR) to support adoption of strategic people initiatives (e.g. culture evolution, capability uplift, business transformation).

Develop and execute communication strategies that create awareness and desire for cultural programs (e.g. driving high performance and innovation).

Manage stakeholder communications, ensuring timely, targeted, and transparent messaging to the ELT, leaders, and employees across transformation initiatives. Design and deliver leadership communication plans and tailored business unit (BU) change strategies that support leadership capability and change readiness.

Collaborate with transformation and P&C workstream leads to identify dependencies and drive alignment across organisational priorities.

Qualifications What You'll Bring Proven experience in change management and internal communications, ideally within complex or creative organisations. Strong understanding of change frameworks (ADKAR, Force-Field, etc.) and the ability to apply them pragmatically to real-world people and culture initiatives. Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with confidence engaging executive leaders and frontline teams. Strong writing and storytelling ability—able to craft clear, compelling, and engaging communications. A proactive mindset and ability to work at pace in ambiguous, fast-changing environments. Additional Information How we work At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team.

Our employee benefits include :

18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers

Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.

Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads

Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription

More info at Nine Careers

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion : We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.

Work rights : Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.

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