Position Number: 0064189
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 12 months
Department: Operational Performance Group; Chief Operating Officer Portfolio
Salary: UOM 9 – $139,693 – $145,339 p.a. plus 17% super

• Drive user-centric digital design projects to create impactful and intuitive experiences for students, staff, and academics
• Lead end-to-end design processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, human-centred solutions.
• Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment! 

About the Role
As a Senior UX Design Lead working in the Digital Design team within the Operational Performance Group, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of product and service experiences for students. You will join a broader team of design and service improvement experts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create intuitive, user-friendly digital experiences. Depending on the project, you will be involved across the design process from research and ideation to prototyping and testing, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality experiences for students.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing complex UX projects from inception to delivery, ensuring timely and scoped execution of design objectives.
• Fostering strong relationships with stakeholders to align on project goals and priorities.
• Conducting user research, creating prototypes, and planning user testing to inform design decisions and optimising user experience.

Who we are looking for
We are seeking a highly skilled UX professional with a proven track record of leading complex projects from inception to delivery. The ideal candidate possesses strong user research and usability testing expertise, excellent communication and presentation skills, and the ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders. Experience in Agile environments and a passion for innovative design are essential.

You will also have:

• Tertiary qualifications which may be in one of the following field or study Design, Business Design, Social Sciences, Marketing, Anthropology, Psychology, Systems Thinking or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
• Strong proficiency in industry-standard design tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, or similar.
• Expert understanding of Human-Centred Design and Design Thinking methodologies and tools.

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 - Operational Performance Group
The Operational Performance Group (OPG) is a centre of excellence in business transformation, driving improvements to operational efficiency, effectiveness and experiences across the University.

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.