Job no: 0063812
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time, Fixed-term until December 2026
Department: Operational Performance Group (OPG)
Salary: Senior Manager 1 - An attractive remuneration package to be negotiated; plus 17% super p.a
- Lead and manage complex programs of work within the Operational Performance Group (OPG), ensuring strategic alignment and delivering key outcomes for the University.
- Contribute as a senior leader in project and program management, fostering innovation and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to drive transformative change and solve organisational challenges.
- Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!
About the Role
The Associate Director, Strategic Programs, provides senior leadership within the Operational Performance Group, overseeing complex programs and managing multidisciplinary teams of project professionals. Reporting to the Director, Portfolio and Project Management, the role is responsible for the delivery of high-impact initiatives that drive strategic transformation across the University. With expertise in project management, business transformation, and stakeholder engagement, the Associate Director plays a pivotal role in shaping and implementing innovative solutions that address organisational challenges and advance the University's priorities.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing leadership on the scoping, initiation, planning, design, implementation, and close-out activities for significant strategic programs and projects
- Lead a core group of PM professionals, investing in their development and capability, and managing their allocation across projects and programs
- Manage and maintain strong and effective stakeholder relationships with key areas of the University, including acting as relationship manager for key business units as required.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for an experienced professional with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of translating strategy into actionable project and program objectives that deliver results. The ideal candidate will have excellent project and program management skills, communication, writing, and presentation abilities, along with the proven capacity to engage and manage expectations with a diverse range of stakeholders, including senior leadership.
You will also have:
- Extensive experience in the project and program management and delivery of complex strategic business transformation initiatives from strategy to delivery
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage projects with a wide organisational impact.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to work with senior and C-suite leadership
- Deep knowledge of the project lifecycle, including demonstrated experience across project documentation, standards and methodologies and the application of project planning and management competencies
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 – The Operational Performance Group
The Operational Performance Group delivers functions that facilitate the design, evaluation, and improvement of services across the University, and business partnering services to Chancellery. The OPG 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.
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 responses addressing Selection Criteria 2, 3, and 4 (as detailed 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 Fahim Farzad 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
