Current opportunities for existing staff at Melbourne

This is a listing of ALL jobs currently advertised including those exclusive to current University Staff (i.e. “Internal Applicants Only” positions).

HR Policy Design Specialist

Position Number: 0064279
Location:  Parkville 
Role type: Full-time; Continuing 
Department: Office of the Provost 
Salary: UoM8 plus 17% super

  • Develop impactful HR policies / Enhance employee learning experience / Drive organisational compliance
  • Translate and convert policy, regulatory or technical material into procedures, processes and guidance materials 
  • Apply now to leverage your policy and technical writing expertise
  • Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne
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Your next career opportunity
As our HR Policy & Instructional Design Specialist, you'll play a crucial role in developing and coordinating policy frameworks, procedures, and guidance materials. You'll have the opportunity to simplify complex information, enhance learning content, and collaborate with key stakeholders to drive positive behaviours and operational efficiency. Your expertise will directly contribute to uplifting the University's capability on key compliance and HR strategic priorities.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Develop and Coordinate Policy Frameworks: Work closely with the HR Policy and Work Instruction Lead to create comprehensive policy documents, procedures, and guidance materials.
  • Enhance Learning Content: Provide expert recommendations to improve existing learning and compliance course content, focusing on enhancing the learner experience.
  • Simplify Complex Information: Transform technical information into engaging, easily understood content to facilitate stakeholder awareness and adoption of changes.
  • Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work with the Change and Communications team and other key stakeholders to align deliverables with key messages and compliance requirements.

You may be a great fit if:

You are an experienced policy writer with a strong background in translating complex technical information into clear, practical documents, coupled with excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

You will also:

  • Possess strong experience in writing high-quality policy documents that are easily understood by employees.
  • Have the ability to convert technical material into procedures, processes, and guidance materials.
  • Demonstrate excellent stakeholder management skills, particularly with diverse groups and senior leaders.
  • Have experience working in organisations with regulatory compliance and monitoring requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively analyse, synthesise, and solve complex problems using sound judgment and professional expertise

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 fulfillment, 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 – Office of the Provost and Office of the Chief People Officer 
The Office of the Provost supports the achievement of the vision and objectives for people and community, learning and teaching, and academic performance contained in our institutional strategy - Advancing Melbourne 2030.  

Reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (People and Community), the CPO leads the University’s strategic agenda for people and culture, building a diverse, inclusive and vibrant community.   

As a member of the Provost's Executive Group, the CPO works closely with the Vice-Chancellor, Provost, Chief Operating Officer, and other senior leaders, partnering across the institution to deliver the University's academic mission.   

Leading the HR/People function, the CPO and her team support faculties and professional teams to ensure staff thrive.  

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 Susan Bradley 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 details listed on the Position Description.

Position Description

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Non-Academic

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