Job no: 0050637
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Operational Performance Group; Chief Operating Officer Portfolio
Salary: UOM 9 – $139,693 – $145,339 p.a. plus 17% super
- Lead the design, development, and execution of change and communication services for University-wide transformational initiatives.
- Autonomously manage change delivery, while developing and guiding a team, and driving improvements in change management practices.
- Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!
This position is a professional development opportunity for University of Melbourne staff. Only current Continuing, Fixed-Term, and Casual staff are eligible to apply. Eligible staff wishing to apply must update their profile on the application page to indicate they are ‘currently employed by the University of Melbourne’. This will confirm eligibility for positions that are open to internal staff applicants only.
About the Role
The Change and Communications Lead is responsible for delivering change and communication services to support transformational initiatives across the university. Leading end-to-end change delivery, this role also offers opportunities to manage change professionals, including Change Managers and Analysts, while ensuring best practice in change management and communication. The role also contributes to practice improvement, governance, and providing expert advice within the Change team.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Develop and implement comprehensive change management strategies aligned with the University's goals, ensuring effective execution and stakeholder engagement.
- Manage stakeholder relationships, communication plans, and provide training to equip employees for successful adaptation to change.
- Oversee people leadership, including capacity and capability development, and monitor the impact, risk, and progress of change initiatives.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and practice enhancement within the Change and Communication team, providing support, resources, and governance.
Who we are looking for
You will be adept at working both independently and collaboratively within a team, effectively managing multiple initiatives and stakeholders while prioritising and meeting deadlines in an agile environment. You will also bring extensive knowledge and skills in stakeholder management, change management, governance, strategy, and business impact analysis, contributing to successful project outcomes and organisational readiness.
You will also have:
- Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent combination of experience and education/training, plus 3 years of change management experience.
- Strong understanding of contemporary change management methodologies and tools.
- Experience providing strategic advice, exceptional client service, and senior executive support in a large, complex organisation.
- Proven experience in developing and delivering communication strategies across various channels to engage internal audiences.
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 – Business Services
Business Services provides a full range of class leading information technology, facilities management, finance, HR and health and safety services to all operating entities of the University. The Planning and Assurance team works with the leadership team across these functions to ensure service delivery meets operational and strategic needs and that opportunities for improvement are prioritised and implemented. The team also support planning and governance for the portfolio and delivers people initiatives that make Business Services a dynamic and rewarding place to work.
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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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.
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, 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 the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
