Position Number: 0065248
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time/Fixed-term for 12 months
Department: Academic Technology
Salary: UOM 7 – $106,432 – $115,211 p.a. plus 17% super 

• Enhance student and staff experience / Contribute to university-wide IT initiatives / Develop diverse communication skills
• Apply now to shape the future of student learning through impactful change management and communications
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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Your next career opportunity
As a Change and Communications Officer in the Student and Learning domain, you'll play a crucial role in enhancing the student experience through IT projects. You'll develop and implement change management strategies, create engaging communications, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders across the University. This role offers you the opportunity to hone your skills in change management, communications, and stakeholder engagement while contributing to significant improvements in the academic environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop Change Management Assets: Create change canvases, impact assessments, and stakeholder matrices for IT projects.
• Craft Engaging Communications: Simplify complex technical information into accessible content for various stakeholders.
• Support Training Initiatives: Assist in creating user guides and demo videos for new systems.
• Drive Internal Communications: Facilitate domain meetings and manage SharePoint content for the Academic Technology team.

You may be a great fit if:

You are a skilled communicator with experience in change management and IT projects, able to simplify complex information and build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes.

You may also:

• Hold a degree or relevant qualifications in internal communications or change management.
• Have experience working on IT or digital projects in a complex organisational environment.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities and sound judgement.
• Be able to work independently and collaboratively, contributing positively to University goals.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
• Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – Academic Technology
Within Business Services, Academic Technology encompasses the Student and Learning and Research Domains. Academic Technology develops and strategically manages the information technology needs of academics and students across the University by providing project delivery, uplift, management and support for core and enterprise teaching, learning and research systems

Be Yourself
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

Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. 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.

Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including 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 Mick Powar 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 details listed on the Position Description.