Position Number: 0065445
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 12 months
Department: Enterprise Performance Group (EPG); Chief Operating Officer Portfolio
Salary: UoM 9 - $139,693 - $145,339 p.a. plus 17% super
- University-wide impact / Drive adoption of new ways of working / Enhance student services
- Apply now to spearhead change and communication initiatives in our Student Services Transformation Program
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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Your next career opportunity
As a Change and Communications Lead in the Student Services Transformation Program, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the University's future. You'll design and execute change management and communication strategies with university-wide impact, working autonomously to drive the adoption of new ways of working. This role offers you the chance to lead high-impact initiatives, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to enhancing student services across the institution.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Develop Change Strategies: Create comprehensive change management plans aligned with the University's strategic goals, ensuring effective implementation across the institution.
- Lead Communication Initiatives: Design and execute communication plans to engage stakeholders, manage expectations, and drive adoption of new processes and systems.
- Manage Stakeholder Relationships: Identify key stakeholders, address concerns, and ensure buy-in throughout the change process.
- Drive Continuous Improvement: Evaluate change initiatives, incorporate feedback, and enhance future change management practices.
You will be a great fit if:
You are an experienced change management professional with a strong background in communications, capable of working autonomously to deliver high-impact initiatives across a complex organisation.
You also:
- Have a relevant tertiary qualification with at least 3 years of change management experience.
- Possess extensive knowledge of change management methodologies, stakeholder engagement, and business impact analysis.
- Demonstrate strong strategic thinking and the ability to provide executive-level support.
- Excel in developing communication strategies across various channels and media.
- Be adept at managing multiple initiatives and stakeholders in an agile environment.
- Align with COO values, displaying service excellence and collaborative working style.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
- Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your New Team – Enterprise Performance Group (EPG)
The Enterprise Performance Group delivers functions that facilitate the design, evaluation, and improvement of services across the University, and business partnering services to Chancellery.
The EPG brings together a range of cognate business functions and expertise such as: data governance, management, and analytics; business transformation and decision support; operational and service improvement, service design, experience, culture, and capabilities; digital operations; and business continuity planning.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.
The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard +61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers
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
Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. 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.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including 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 Ethan Khamly 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 this position please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
