Job no: 0062342
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 2 years
Department: Office of Provost
Salary: UOM 8 – $115,137 – $124,622 p.a. plus 17% super
- Enable strategic initiatives
- Make a positive impact on student learning experience
- Brilliant benefits, supportive and passionate team and a flexible hybrid work environment!
About the Role
This new role presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced Strategy Implementation Manager to join our team and support the program-wide implementation needs of the Advancing Students and Education (ASE) Strategy. In this role, you will work closely with the ASE leadership team oversee various project activities, deliverables and milestones, actively collaborate with key stakeholders to align workstreams, and utilise your expertise in stakeholder management, project planning, evaluation framework development, and risk management.
The ASE Strategy aims to strengthen and build a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive scholarly community at the University of Melbourne, enhancing the university experience for all students. Implementation of this strategy will facilitate transformative initiatives across core areas such as teaching and learning, widening participation, and student experience. As a Strategy Implementation Manager, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of initiatives within and alongside the curriculum that significantly impact the student experience. Moreover, our team is purpose-driven and passionate, embracing diversity and inclusion. We welcome innovative ideas to ensure a smooth transition and further enrich our university community.
Who we are looking for
We’re looking for people who demonstrated experience in project management or change management. You’re purposed driven, curious and passionate about building relationship with stakeholders for the project. This role requires your excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as organisational skills including planning, prioritising and managing multiple workstreams concurrently.
You will also have:
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience of successful, strategic-level project management in a complex higher education or public policy setting.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience using communication to enable organisational change, including the development and implementation of communications plans to motivate, persuade and engage with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, synthesise broad data and analyse at a detailed level and become the subject-matter expert quickly within a given an area of responsibility.
- Demonstrated strong organisational skills and the ability to effectively plan, prioritise and manage multiple workstreams and activities across a mixture of responsive and longer-term tasks.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your new team – Office of the Provost
Led by the Provost, the Office of the Provost supports the achievement of the vision and objectives for education, people and community set out in Advancing Melbourne 2030. The Office of the Provost portfolio sits alongside other divisions (Research, International, Strategy & Culture, Administration & Finance) within Chancellery, and is responsible for strategic leadership in:
- Education and student experience, including curriculum, teaching and learning quality and innovation, learning technologies and spaces, student wellbeing and engagement and widening participation for students from diverse backgrounds.
- People and Community, including Human Resources, academic and professional staff careers, University community-building, diversity and inclusion for students and staff, and the Respect at Melbourne program.
- Indigenous strategy, including research, education and engagement, student and staff planning, truth-telling and cultural heritage.
The Office of the Provost works closely with Faculties, other areas of Chancellery and external partners.
What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!
The University of Melbourne
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Be yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ivanka Yan via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.
Please note that in the event of sourcing a suitable candidate, the closing date for applications may be brought forward, and the job vacancy may be closed. Therefore, we encourage interested individuals to submit their applications promptly.
Position Description
