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Role type: Full-time; Fixed Term
Department/School: Employment Compliance Directorate, Office of the Provost
Salary: UOM 7: $111,275 - $120,453 p.a. plus 17% super
High-impact HR Change and Communications role in Employment Compliance / partner across all faculties and portfolios / shape contemporary workforce practice
Join us to deliver engaging change programs and communications that support staff and strengthen employment compliance.
Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
The University of Melbourne
We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website.
Your next career opportunity
In this role, you will lead practical change programs that clarify workforce expectations across the University. You will collaborate with HR, faculties and portfolios to design engaging communications, training and policy support. You will grow your expertise in contemporary change practice within a high-impact Employment Compliance Directorate.
What you will deliver:
Design and deliver change programs and engagement activities that help staff understand and adopt new employment expectations.
Develop clear communications, guidance materials and web content that support workforce compliance and behaviour change.
Build collaborative relationships with stakeholders across faculties, portfolios and HR to ensure relevant, accepted change initiatives.
Support Instructional Designers and HR Policy team to maintain contemporary, accessible HR policy and work instruction frameworks.
Research change management methodologies, employment and sector trends, gather data and contribute to briefings, reports and submissions on compliance related issues.
You may be a great fit if you:
Hold tertiary qualifications in Change, Communications, HR, business or similar, and bring substantial related experience.
Demonstrate sound knowledge of Prosci, HR policies, procedures, legislation and enterprise agreements, ideally within higher education.
Proven experience using SharePoint, Canva, MS365 Copilot and WorkDay.
Offer proven experience designing and delivering complex change programs in large, multi-stakeholder environments.
Apply strong problem-solving and critical thinking to translate complex issues into clear, practical guidance for staff.
Excel at stakeholder engagement, building trust and finding common ground with people from diverse backgrounds.
Thrive working both independently and collaboratively, contributing to strategic projects that uplift organisational capability.
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:
Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
Your new team – “Employment Compliance Directorate”
You will join the Employment Compliance Directorate within the Office of the Provost and Chief People Officer. This team underpins the University's people and community vision within the Advancing Melbourne 2030 strategy.
We champion fair, contemporary employment practices that help staff thrive and support academic and professional excellence. You will collaborate with leaders and colleagues across HR, faculties and portfolios, influencing culture and capability. Expect a supportive, high-performing environment that values inclusion, diverse perspectives and continuous learning.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.
We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at korin-korin@unimelb.edu.au
Application essentials:
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You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description.
Want to know more?
For queries related to this specific position, email Maxine Wren at Maxine.Wren@unimelb.edu.au or alternatively contact 0400599667
For questions related to our recruitment process email Ethan Khamly at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au
For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').
Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future.
Applications close: Wednesday 2nd September. 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
Position Description: JR-017597 - Change Implementation Officer PD.docx
