Elvera Kallimanis
Sydney,nsw
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in both public and private sectors, offering proven expertise in change management and training to guide organizations through transformative cultural and operational shifts. A strong focus on building trust and nurturing stakeholder relationships enables effective adaptation for leaders and employees during times of change. Core competencies include stakeholder engagement, change planning, change readiness activities, communications planning, learning needs analysis, adoption measurement, and capability uplift. Committed to driving successful change initiatives that enhance organizational resilience and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning Lead & Change Support
ASIC
09.2022 - 12.2024
- Developed and embedded in-system training materials within Dynamics 365 to support the rollout of an upgraded ASIC CRM system, enabling users to learn in real time while using the platform.
- Facilitated review and engagement workshops with cross-functional stakeholders, securing feedback that improved content accuracy and increased adoption readiness.
- Designed and developed in-application In Screen Help modules, enabling users to self-resolve issues.
- Facilitated live Q&A sessions to address user concerns, clarify training content, and improve engagement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to turn user pain points into interactive guidance, reducing support requests and increasing adoption.
- Delivered virtual instructor-led training to ensure consistent knowledge transfer across dispersed teams.
- Tailored learning content to departmental goals and learning styles, boosting confidence, accelerating rollout.
- Authored detailed storyboards and scripts that translated complex regulatory requirements into engaging eLearning content, ensuring clarity and learner engagement.
Senior Change Manager
Department of Education
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked on the Department of Education’s four-year Human Capital Management (HCM) transformation program with the development of the Change Strategy and Change Plan. Responsibilities included engaging with stakeholders, and aligning change activities to program objectives aimed at streamlining people management processes, consolidating workforce data, and retiring outdated systems.
- Reviewed and refined the change strategy to ensure full alignment with the Department of Education’s overarching strategic objectives, enabling consistent messaging and direction across all workstreams.
- Developed and finalised the Change Plan for Release 1a, securing review, endorsement, and approval from key stakeholders to support a smooth implementation.
Senior Change Manager
Rural Fire Service
01.2022 - 04.2022
- This was a national initiative to standardise fire danger ratings across Australia. This was named the AFDRS Project. This foundational phase supported significant change management involving updates to technology systems, roadside signage, and community engagement materials.
- Produced and delivered key change management artefacts—including the change plan, stakeholder matrix, communications plan, and training approach—ensuring alignment across all project streams.
- Facilitated workshops with Business Analysts and SMEs to validate the existing Change Impact Assessment, confirming accuracy and refining change readiness activities.
- Conducted regular stakeholder briefings to maintain transparency, manage expectations, and secure ongoing support for change initiatives.
- Endorsed and approved change plan by stakeholders for timely sign-off to begin implementation.
Senior Change Manager
Alinta Energy
11.2020 - 11.2021
- The 5 Minute Settlement (5MS) program was an industry-wide transformation which changed the way electricity traded on Wholesale Markets settled. The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) approved changes to supply and demand side settlements on a 5-minute schedule with the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) agreeing to go live 1 October 2021 nationwide.
- End to end Change Management including delivery of a change plan, change impact assessment, stakeholder matrix, communications plan and training approach.
- Workshops with BAs and SMEs to validate current state vs future state.
- Regular and ongoing briefings with stakeholders including Live Events and Roadshows to engage people throughout the change journey.
Senior Change Manager
Opera Australia
11.2019 - 05.2020
- Change Management and Workforce Management/Payroll Team engaged to introduce electronic time recording and pay information system (Dayforce) that streamlined timesheet and payroll processes for Opera Australia employees.
- End to end change delivery of Dayforce across Opera Australia including Stakeholder Matrix, Change Plan, Communications Plan, Change Impact Assessment.
- Stakeholder engagement in preparing for a successful delivery of change into various departments.
- Engaging a varied workforce of contingent workers, seasonal workers including international employees.
- Training, material development and facilitation of Dayforce.
- (Consulting Agency ceased contracts across the Arts during the pandemic)
Senior Change Manager
Qantas
10.2016 - 10.2018
- Managed the rollout of Groundstar at Qantas and Jetstar, driving a cultural shift from manual to electronic task management for ~10,000 employees across multiple business units.
- Led end-to-end change delivery for the GroundStar Program across Qantas business units including Freight, Baggage Handling, Customer Service, Engineering, Fleet Presentation and Catering.
- Managed stakeholders, including high-resistance groups, to drive adoption.
- Managed a small team with Change Manager and Trainer.
- Delivered Change Impact Assessments and maintained a transparent risk register.
- Collaborated with Qantas PMO to align change programs with strategic objectives.
- Facilitated Design Thinking workshops to optimise technology use.
Change Manager
Sydney Trains
11.2015 - 10.2016
- Led the rollout of Kronos for 12,000 employees, streamlining timesheet and payroll processes and transforming daily workflows and payment authorisation. Led stakeholder engagement for Corporate Directorate and Payroll (550).
- Built and managed a change team of 1 SME, 10 Leads, and 30 Change Agents.
- Developed Corporate and Payroll Impact Assessment, defining change scope and FTE needs.
- Directed IR, HR, and Payroll Working Groups to drive decisions.
- Executed Change Delivery Schedule covering stakeholder engagement, communications, training and readiness checks.
Change & Training Manager
News Corp
06.2005 - 10.2015
- During a 10-year tenure as Change & Training Manager, NewsCorp was embarking on a rapid change journey, specifically in the technology space. My role was to drive change, ensuring system transformations across NewsCorp were delivered and adopted by users.
- Main Projects include: Paid Content, Wordpress (CMS): 3000 employees (2 years), Eidos Methode (CMS): 3000 employees (3 years), Oracle FatWire Paid Content rollout: 3000 employees National/International (13 months), Oracle FatWire (CMS) rollout – 3000 employees National/International (1 year)
- Partnered with business leaders to assess change impacts across multiple units.
- Conducted stakeholder assessments to identify effects on editorial staff.
- Aligned with Project Team and key stakeholders to integrate change activities with project goals.
- Designed and delivered role-specific, fit-for-purpose training plans.
- Developed Change Management resources: Strategy, Impact Assessment, Communications Plan.
Education
Certificate - Change Management
University of Sydney
01.2014
Certificate IV - Training & Assessment
Sydney
01.2007
Bachelor - Media & Cultural Studies
Macquarie University
01.2002
Skills
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Effective communication
- Flexible and adaptable
- Organization and time management
- Organisational skills
Timeline
Senior Change Manager
Department of Education
03.2023 - 08.2023
Learning Lead & Change Support
ASIC
09.2022 - 12.2024
Senior Change Manager
Rural Fire Service
01.2022 - 04.2022
Senior Change Manager
Alinta Energy
11.2020 - 11.2021
Senior Change Manager
Opera Australia
11.2019 - 05.2020
Senior Change Manager
Qantas
10.2016 - 10.2018
Change Manager
Sydney Trains
11.2015 - 10.2016
Change & Training Manager
News Corp
06.2005 - 10.2015
Certificate IV - Training & Assessment
Sydney
Bachelor - Media & Cultural Studies
Macquarie University
Certificate - Change Management
University of Sydney
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