Job no: 0064202
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Office of the Provost
Salary: UOM 9
- Lead change and communication strategies for HR projects to enhance process capability and support consistent, impactful change across the University.
- Strategic role with the opportunity to influence University-wide change, fostering alignment between employment compliance and workforce development.
About the Role
The Change & Communications Lead drives strategic change management and communications for HR-related projects and ongoing capability development, reporting to the Associate Director, Policy, Change & Communication within the Employment Compliance Directorate (ECD). In this role, you will design and implement change strategies, lead stakeholder engagement and targeted communications, and oversee the Change and Communications teams. Working collaboratively across teams, you’ll ensure cohesive and consistent change initiatives that align compliance goals with workforce development, supporting the University’s overall change agenda.You will be a key connector between the ECD and the University’s Organisational Development function, facilitating alignment between employment compliance objectives and workforce capability development.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assessing HR project start-up documentation to recommend suitable change management approaches and resources.
- Leading the design, development, and implementation of change initiatives, supporting HR projects and ongoing capability uplift.
- Supervising and supporting the change management team, ensuring the quality of all change management and communications artefacts.
- Offering strategic advice to leaders on engaging stakeholders, developing communication plans, and monitoring benefits to drive positive adoption of HR changes.
Who we are looking for
You will have a proven ability to build and maintain strong internal and external relationships, effectively influencing and negotiating with a broad audience. With excellent interpersonal and communication skills, you’ll excel in conveying information clearly to stakeholders and have experience utilising diverse communication channels, including digital platforms, workshop facilitation, and creative collateral development.
You will also have:
- Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field, with extensive experience in change management and communications within complex organisations, or equivalent education/training.
- Strong expertise in Change Management and Project Management methodologies, specifically their application to people-related processes.
- Demonstrated experience in leading and managing change management teams to ensure effective delivery of change initiatives.
- Extensive experience in assessing change readiness and evaluating the success of change initiatives.
- Comprehensive experience in leveraging a range of communication channels including digital, workshop facilitation and the development of creative collateral.
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 – Office of the Provost
The Office of the Provost supports 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.
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 Ivanka 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
