Position Number: 0064950
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part-time (0.6 FTE); Fixed-term for 12 months
Department: Operational Performance Group
Salary: UOM 10 - $149,670 per annum (pro rata for part-time)
- Lead change and communication strategies to drive adoption of transformational initiatives across the University.
- Shape University-wide impact while mentoring a team of change professionals and advancing best practices.
- Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!
About the Role
The Senior Change and Communications Manager will lead the design, development, and delivery of change and communication strategies to support transformative initiatives across the University. With significant autonomy, you will manage end-to-end change delivery, provide leadership to the change practice, and oversee a team of Change Leads, Managers, and Analysts. The role also contributes to governance, practice improvement, and pipeline management to enhance the University's change and communication capabilities.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Develop and execute comprehensive change management strategies and plans aligned with the University’s goals, ensuring effective implementation, stakeholder engagement, and communication throughout the process.
- Lead and support direct reports, including Change Leads, Managers, and Analysts, while building strong relationships with stakeholders, addressing concerns, and driving buy-in for change initiatives.
- Track, analyse, and report on change initiatives' progress and impact using metrics and KPIs, ensuring continuous improvement through feedback and lessons learned.
- Oversee service delivery requests, governance, and pipeline management, contributing to practice improvements, resource allocation, and adherence to University frameworks and processes.
Who we are looking for
You will have extensive expertise in stakeholder and change management, governance, strategy, and business readiness, combined with significant experience providing strategic advice and senior executive support within a large, complex organisation. Your ability to work both independently and collaboratively, manage multiple initiatives and stakeholders, and deliver results in a fast-paced, agile environment will ensure your success in this role.
You will also have:
- A relevant tertiary qualification or an equivalent combination of education, training, and at least five years of experience in change management.
- A strong understanding of contemporary change management methodologies and tools.
- Proven capability and experience in managing people, particularly in a change management context, including resourcing across a portfolio.
- Demonstrated expertise in developing communication strategies using diverse channels, media, and delivery styles to effectively 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 – Operations Strategy and Planning (OSP), Change Practice
The OSP Change Practice sits within Operational Strategy and Planning, which provides planning, governance and initiative support to the COO and COO-P, and program office functions in support of business transformation initiatives. The OSP Change Practice provides services to support transformational and enabling work as well as good practice change management and communication.
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!
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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
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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 Ethan 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
