Head of Change Management - EPMO
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) UNSW Kensington Campus, Sydney, NSW
Dates
- Opening Date: 27-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 11-Oct-2024
Location
- UNSW Kensington Campus, Sydney, NSW
Salary
- Generous remuneration package, commensurate with skills and experience
Responsibilities
- Proactively engage with university leaders and stakeholders to build awareness of the UNSW EPMO Change CoE
- Build and manage the enterprise view of change impacts across university initiatives, identifying cross-faculty / divisional impacts and interdependencies arising from the change management portfolio.
- Lead the development and analysis of change updates and for EPMO governance and reporting.
- Provide thought leadership and change management advice for complex organisational change needs, actively collaborating with Faculty and Divisional Leaders to identify change approaches that support a holistic enterprise view of change.
- Recruit, lead and manage a team of change professionals to drive a successful implementation, engagement, consultation, adoption, management and realisation of benefits for the programs of work and initiatives across the university.
- Review business cases to ensure change impacts and resourcing have been captured, considered and communicated to key stakeholders prior to being submitted through the planning governance process.
- Contribute to and build the UNSW EPMO CoE through the development and implementation of a pragmatic standard approach to project change and lead the design of change management tools, templates and communities of practice.
- Build and recruit the enterprise-wide change management capability, capacity, and skills in the impacted areas through coaching/mentoring support for Senior Leaders within the business units to build change capability.
- Support projects scope out their plan and resource approximately.
- Support in project or program delivery (when required).
- Work with the UNSW Risk unit to ensure project risks are captured and reported.
- Deputise for the Director, Transformation & EPMO where required.
Requirements
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline with extensive experience in leading and delivering effective change management outcomes in large scale transformative programs that include changes to people, organisational structures and culture, technology, process, finance and operations.
- Extensive experience engaging and working with all levels of stakeholders and providing coaching and mentorship.
- Proven experience in different project management methodologies and frameworks in designing change management approaches and deliverables.
- Effective self-leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, and importantly, the ability to influence stakeholders and lead a team of change professionals.
- Excellent skills in planning and prioritising activities with the ability to pivot to manage multiple tasks, establish priorities and meet strict and/or tight deadlines in a complex environment.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to work systematically to quickly understand complex business and systems, anticipate implications, to identify and advise on fit-for-purpose change approaches and deliverables at an enterprise (whole organisation) level.
- Experienced in understanding of the context and culture of the higher education sector (highly desirable).
- Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to write concisely and persuasively to a wide range of audiences, in particular to governance committees.
Benefits
- Career development opportunities
- 17% Superannuation contributions
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
Notes
- For more information regarding the responsibilities for this role, please refer to the Position Description at JOBS@UNSW.
- Applications sent via email will not be accepted, please apply online via the application portal.
Dates
- Opening Date: 11-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 17-Sep-2024
Location
- Sydney, NSW
Salary
- Daily rate contract role
Responsibilities
- Apply an agreed change management approach and methodology to develop fit for purpose Change Strategies.
- Undertake detailed impact assessment and use the insights to tailor the delivery of change management interventions, including consideration of the UNSW change landscape and existing activities, as well as the academics calendars.
- Support the UNSW Leadership Team (e.g., Faculty Executive Director, Dean, Heads of School, business unit Directors) to effectively deliver leader-led change communications.
- Develop a fit for purpose change communications approaches, appropriate to the complexity of the proposed changes and aligned with UNSW communications channels and brand standards.
- Develop high quality change management deliverables.
- Identify and manage change related risk (people, operations, organisational), including impacts associated with the change, development of mitigation plans with associated costs and benefits.
- Build change maturity, capability and capacity in the project teams and beyond. Provide change coaching/mentoring support for Senior Leaders to build change capability.
- Establish and maintain positive, productive relationships with key stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain project stakeholder matrix and engagement plan(s).
- Work with the Faculty/Division Business Partners to identify most effective engagement channels and key messages within Faculties/Divisions. Assist to coordinate and establish formal / informal change networks across the University.
- Actively seek feedback to help measure the effectiveness of stakeholder engagement and change management activities.
- Collaborate with peers in the UNSW IT Change Management Practice and other change practitioners to ensure consistency of approach and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Align with and actively demonstrate the UNSW Values in Action: Our Behaviours and the UNSW Code of Conduct.
Requirements
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and / or solid experience in delivering effective change management in large scale project include changes to people, structures, technology, process, finance, and operations.
- Experience working as a senior change professional within an IT transformational program.
- Effective self-leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, and importantly, the ability to influence stakeholders.
- Knowledge and experience of working with a project management framework, including linking this with change management deliverables.
- Capacity to plan to achieve priority outcomes and respond flexibly to changing and at times ambiguous environments; ability to work systematically to resolve problems, identify causes, anticipate implications, and make informed decisions.
- Experience in designing and applying fit-for-purpose change approaches and deliverables; an understanding of the context and culture of the higher education sector (preferred but not essential).
- Ability to work in a highly adaptable and consultative manner, working in a collaborative way to deliver the best outcomes.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to navigate through competing deadlines.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s goals, objectives, and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
Benefits
- Not Available
Notes
- To Apply: If this is of interest to you, please submit your CV, cover letter and responses to criteria.
- Contact Jen MacLachlan, Talent Acquisition, email is j.maclachlan@unsw.edu.au.
Dates
- Opening Date: 12-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 11-Oct-2024
Location
- St Lucia Campus
Salary
- Salary in the range $130,046.60 - $137,525.81 (HEW 9), plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%.
Responsibilities
- Developing and implementing the library's strategic direction.
- Leading and motivating the library team to achieve excellence.
- Continuously enhancing library services to meet user needs.
- Analysing and benchmarking library performance.
- Ensuring the library's resilience and compliance.
- Managing the library's day-to-day operations.
- Collaborating with stakeholders to identify growth opportunities and develop strategies aligned with unit objectives.
- Fostering a culture of evidence-based practice within the library team.
- Identifying performance issues and leading service improvement initiatives.
- Providing expert advice on change management and future directions.
- Implementing programs and policies to improve operational efficiency.
- Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and wellness regulations.
- Overseeing a team of senior professionals responsible for library service portfolio management.
Requirements
- Proven experience in business, librarianship, or project management.
- Deep understanding of organizational change, strategic planning, and assessment methodologies.
- Ability to lead service development and organizational change initiatives.
- Strong analytical skills, including data analysis and visualization.
- Excellent written and communication skills.
- Demonstrated emotional intelligence and negotiation skills.
- Effective people management skills, including mentoring and leading teams.
- Commitment to the University's values and a mindset of inclusivity and support.
- Relevant degree and/or postgraduate qualification for professional associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association.
- Unrestricted work rights in Australia.
Benefits
- 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave.
- 17% superannuation contributions.
- 17.5% annual leave loading.
- Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options.
- Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance.
- On campus childcare options.
- Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day).
- Salary packaging options.
Notes
- Interviews have been tentatively scheduled for week commencing Monday 28 October 2024.
- Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential.
Dates
- Opening Date: 12-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 26-Sep-2024
Location
- Crawley, Perth
Salary
- Competitive salary plus 17% superannuation.
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute comprehensive communication and change management strategies to support the Employee Payment Project.
- Engage with affected employees, ensuring clear and accessible information is delivered.
- Oversee the development of a dedicated project support web page and manage regular updates to key stakeholders.
- Collaborate with HR, ER, and project teams to align change initiatives with project goals.
Requirements
- A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in change management and communications.
- Proven experience leading large-scale change initiatives, with knowledge of methodologies such as ADKAR.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex project details for diverse audiences.
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities, with a focus on fostering collaboration.
- Experience managing relationships with stakeholders at all levels and driving engagement through all project phases.
- Some after-hours work may be required.
- The successful applicant will also need to provide a current National Police Clearance Certificate.
Benefits
- Flexible working options considered.
- 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
- 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
- 13 weeks long service leave after seven years.
- Salary packaging options.
- 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
- 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
- Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
Notes
- This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 12-Sep-2024
Location
- 211 Wellington Road, Mulgrave and Clayton campus
Salary
- $116,075 - $128,126 pa HEW 08 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
Responsibilities
- Collaborate in a portfolio-based approach to deliver comprehensive HR services and advice, both operationally and strategically.
- Partner with senior stakeholders, offering expert advice and tailored client solutions.
- Drive the implementation of people strategies and initiatives, championing Monash University's goals and values.
- Lead change initiatives and policy reviews, ensuring successful delivery and uptake in client portfolios.
- Develop and maintain strong partnerships with key stakeholders in client groups, as well as proactive and collaborative relationships with central HR leaders and colleagues.
Requirements
- Demonstrated business partnering experience in complex, medium to large organisations with a HR / People and Culture operating model involving centre of expertise and shared services.
- Curiosity and passion for being a strategic partner, skilled at leading and implementing contemporary people-related initiatives and projects, including Workforce Planning, Talent Management, Performance Management, Change Management and Capability Development.
- Experience developing trusted partnerships with senior stakeholders, harnessing a broader professional network.
- Ability to synthesise data, identify trends and develop business-aligned recommendations.
- Proven experience of driving continuous improvement aligned with strategy.
Benefits
- Collaborative, inclusive environment valuing diversity and innovation.
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- Salary packaging.
- Professional growth opportunities: training, mentoring, leadership programs.
- Onsite parking permits that you can salary sacrifice.
- Heavily discounted gym memberships with access to sporting facilities and equipment on campus including the indoor pool.
Notes
- Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
- Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
Program Change Lead – HCD: HR Strategic Projects
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) Kensington, NSW, Sydney, NSW
Dates
- Opening Date: 23-Aug-2024
- Closing Date: 08-Sep-2024
Location
- Kensington, NSW, Sydney, NSW
Salary
- Senior appointment- Competitive total package
Responsibilities
- Leading the development, delivery and management of key change programs, designing strategies and communications, ensuring employee needs are at the forefront.
- Initial focus on leading wage compliance and HR compliance tools programs, developing comprehensive change management strategy and roadmaps and overseeing business readiness.
- Developing a holistic high quality HCD Change Management Strategy for HR needs: strong stakeholder management, forward thinking risk mitigation/management, training, and successful change execution delivery.
- Identifying and mitigating potential challenges, risks, and resistance points related to project implementation.
- Becoming a trusted partner across change matters, supporting senior leaders in project sponsor roles and provide strategic advice and support across the HR space to support of the transition to business-as-usual operations.
Requirements
- A relevant tertiary qualification in HR, or related field with subsequent extensive relevant experience or equivalent level of knowledge gained through any combination of education, training and/or experience.
- Extensive experience as a Change Manager using Human Centred Design or in a similar change management role.
- Strong understanding of change management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
- Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
- A solid understanding of how people go through a change and the change process.
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, partners and stakeholders both internal and external.
- Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively across multi-function teams.
Benefits
- Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
- Additional 3 days leave during December festive period.
- Career development opportunities
- Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
- Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice.
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)
Notes
- Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.
- For further information on the role & responsibilities, please refer to the position description.
Clinical Campus Manager (St Vincent’s Campus)
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) St Vincent's Clinical Campus, Sydney (Hybrid working style)
Dates
- Opening Date: 16-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 24-Sep-2024
Location
- St Vincent's Clinical Campus, Sydney (Hybrid working style)
Salary
- From $110K base (+ 17% Super, leave loading)
Responsibilities
- Overall operational management of St Vincent's Clinical Campus
- Delegated financial management
- Human resources management
- Management of physical resources
- Student support services oversight
- Work health and safety management
- Acting as a change agent
- Contributing to the development and implementation of systems and processes
- Collaborating with the Senior Manager and other Clinical Campus Managers
- Implementing Faculty-wide policy, procedures and systems in line with UNSW direction
Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence
- Demonstrated experience in successfully supervising a team
- Proven ability to motivate and create a positive workplace culture
- Demonstrated operational management skills
- Proven ability to contribute to planning and priority setting
- Demonstrated numeracy skills
- Proven skills and experience in resource planning, goal setting and project management
- Strong consultation, influencing and negotiation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated experience in business improvement activities or leading change processes
- Excellent time management skills
- Advanced level of computer literacy, including Microsoft Office 365 suite and UNSW’s enterprise systems
Benefits
- 17% Superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
- Progressive HR practices
Notes
- Contact for role related questions: Merita O'Connell, Talent Acquisition
- Applications should not be sent to the contact listed
- A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW
Project Manager, Student Administration Projects
Australian Catholic University North Sydney, Australia | Brisbane, Australia | Melbourne, Australia
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 13-Sep-2024
Location
- North Sydney, Australia | Brisbane, Australia | Melbourne, Australia
Salary
- Total remuneration valued to $151,211 - $161,352 (pro rata) pa, including salary component $127,838 - $136,506 (pro rata) pa (HEW 9), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff. Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage projects effectively to deliver the agreed project outcomes on time and to budget to achieve the universities strategic goals.
- Develop, manage and action comprehensive project plans and associated documentation in consultation with key stakeholders.
- Review and update project plans to reflect the agreed scope and approach, and refine governance arrangements to ensure effective oversight and delivery of key outcomes.
- Identify, manage and resolve business risks, issues and conflicts for the project.
- Lead and provide effective leadership to the Project team.
Requirements
- Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/ continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights.
Benefits
- 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.
- Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
- Access to generous benefits which include flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging.
Notes
- General enquiries can be sent to Lucy Hellard, Senior Program Manager, Student Systems Projects at: lucy.hellard@acu.edu.au
- ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.
Change Communications Manager
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) UNSW Kensington Campus, Sydney, NSW
Dates
- Opening Date: 17-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 01-Oct-2024
Location
- UNSW Kensington Campus, Sydney, NSW
Salary
- Starting Salary $143007 plus generous superannuation and leave loading
Responsibilities
- Develop a fit for purpose change communications approaches appropriate to the complexity of the proposed changes.
- Lead the change communications process through its entire lifecycle, including continuous assessment of the effectiveness of the plan and identification of alternative approaches.
- Initiate and facilitate stakeholder engagement, to ensure the voice of the customer is heard and implemented into the product design.
- Develop and deliver a tailored communications and engagement strategy with a strong organisational change element to support successful adoption of Innovation culture and enabling technology.
- Plan, develop, and implement communications to inform and support impacted stakeholders and customers.
- Consult and work collaboratively with key stakeholders and utilise subject matter expertise to develop and deliver communications deliverables.
- Collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, including divisional and faculty leadership teams and corporate communications team.
- Utilise an effective mix of traditional and digital communications mediums, tailoring to impacted stakeholders’ preferences where required.
- Provide support to the implementation of a mindset and culture plan, along with corresponding capability uplift, fostering a culture of innovation, customer centricity, and collaboration.
- Supporting a culture of innovation by role modelling experimentation and innovative change approaches, techniques and mindset.
- Produce high-quality communications deliverables and ensure change execution activities are delivered within set timeframes.
- Coach and influence leaders to become great communicators to effectively engage their people through the implementation of change.
- Actively seek feedback to help measure the effectiveness of stakeholder engagement and communications activities.
- Align with and actively demonstrate the UNSW Values in Action: Our Behaviours and the UNSW Code of Conduct.
- Ensure hazards and risks psychosocial and physical are identified and controlled for tasks, projects, and activities that pose a health and safety risk within your area of responsibility.
Requirements
- Tertiary qualification with extensive experience in change communication management to support organisation change and technology related roles.
- Keen desire to learn and experiment with emerging technologies and interest in the culture of innovation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced across a range of different communication channels such as Microsoft Viva Engage, MS Teams, and email newsletters.
- Some exposure to human centred change and/or organisational development would be an advantage.
- Demonstrated experience in distilling complex information into simple messages with the ability to tailor content for a variety of audiences.
- Ability to function effectively and independently with the capacity to take responsibility, exercise judgement and proactively address and resolve problems as they arise.
- Ability to work in a highly adaptable and consultative manner, working in a collaborative way to deliver the best outcomes.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to navigate through competing deadlines.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
Benefits
- Flexible hybrid working
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
- Progressive HR practices
- Discounts and entitlements
Notes
- The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Application Analyst - Research, Innovation & External Engagement
Swinburne University of Technology Hawthorn campus, Swinburne University of Technology
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 10-Oct-2024
Location
- Hawthorn campus, Swinburne University of Technology
Salary
- HEW 7 salary + 17% super
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and resolve application issues and enhancement requests reported by end users, by analysing business requirements and collaborating closely with architecture, cybersecurity, computing, and development teams.
- Restoring services during disruptions through effective incident management, preventing recurring issues with proactive problem management, and safely implementing changes through change management.
- Perform software maintenance tasks, including installations, configurations, and upgrades, to ensure the availability of both production and non-production systems through environment management and keep application version up to date.
- Document technical solutions and procedures to facilitate knowledge sharing for improved application support and maintenance.
- Escalate issues to higher level support teams when necessary.
Requirements
- Proven experience as an Application Support or in a similar technical position.
- A strong understanding of business information system architectures and their underlying technologies.
- Familiarity with IT development processes, including the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
- Experience in supporting both off-the-shelf and custom-built business information systems.
- Experience in implementing application change requests for SaaS solutions, enabling SSO, and performing issue remediation tasks.
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with both end-users and technical teams.
- A strong customer service orientation with a focus on results and quality of service.
- Knowledge of IT service management and experience working in environments where industry-standard ITSM practices are applied.
Benefits
- Flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.
Notes
- Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.
Head, Macquarie University Academy
Macquarie University (Sydney, Australia) Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde
Dates
- Opening Date: 21-Aug-2024
- Closing Date: 11-Sep-2024
Location
- Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde
Salary
- Salary Package: Academic Level D + 17% superannuation and annual leave loading
Responsibilities
- Lead the establishment of the Macquarie University Academy and execute targeted professional development opportunities for academic staff in collaboration with faculties.
- Support the Director in building educational capability and a culture of academic excellence across the institution.
- Lead a dynamic team of academic and professional staff in the design and development of programs that build educational capability across the institution.
- Create an integrated approach to the delivery of educational excellence across the university, including distributed models of education within Australia and globally.
Requirements
- A PhD and relevant academic experience at the level of D.
- Senior or Principal Fellow of AdvanceHE, or equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience and deep knowledge in developing and implementing AdvanceHE accreditation processes, or similar accreditation processes.
- Deep knowledge of the higher education sector, particularly with regard to current issues and requirements related to professional development of academic staff.
- Outstanding communication skills with the ability to collaborate and influence across the university and with external stakeholders.
- Sustained experience in creating impact through exceptional educational program design, delivery, and innovation.
- Proven and sustained success in managing teams of academic and professional staff to achieve whole-of-university educational outcomes.
- Demonstrated experience in leading change and driving a high-performance culture.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements to support personal commitments while optimizing work performance.
- A culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Notes
- For enquiries, please contact Prof Nial Wheate at nial.wheate@mq.edu.au.
- If you're already part of the Macquarie Group, apply through your employee Workday account.
Communications Manager - Student Experience Program
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) UNSW Kensington Campus, Sydney, NSW
Dates
- Opening Date: 10-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 24-Sep-2024
Location
- UNSW Kensington Campus, Sydney, NSW
Salary
- $143,007 - $151,744 + 17% super + leave loading
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver the communications strategy and plan for the Student Experience (SX) Program.
- Provide strategic communications advice to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education and Student Experience (DVCESE).
- Develop communications using various traditional and digital mediums tailored to stakeholders' preferences.
- Consult and collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and deliver relevant communications.
- Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior UNSW leaders and communications teams.
- Provide executive-level strategic communications advice to the DVCESE.
Requirements
- A relevant tertiary degree with extensive experience or equivalent knowledge in a relevant discipline.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work autonomously with multiple stakeholders.
- Experience in designing and applying change and communications approaches.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including visual and digital communication.
- Experience in distilling complex information into straightforward messages for diverse stakeholders.
- Experience in designing and delivering communications for complex transformation programs.
Benefits
- Career development opportunities
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
Notes
- The position is a full-time, fixed-term contract until 21 June 2026.
- Applications must be submitted via the application portal before the closing date.
Senior Operations Officer - RECOVER Injury Research Centre
The University of Queensland Herston, Queensland
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 08-Sep-2024
Location
- Herston, Queensland
Salary
- Base salary will be in the range $98,582 - $107,349 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7)
Responsibilities
- Managing the Centre's budget and financial processes.
- Advising on policy changes and their impact.
- Coordinating submissions (such as research grants and tenders) to external agencies and facilitating agreements with external partners.
- Assisting with change management processes, especially related to creating a new Faculty of Health, Medicine, and Behavioural Sciences.
- Coordinating IT, space allocation, and infrastructure services.
- Supervising professional staff, as well as handling human resource tasks such as recruitment, appointments, leave reporting, and performance processes.
- Representing the Centre in internal forums and committees.
Requirements
- Completion of an undergraduate degree with at least four years subsequent relevant experience in academic and office administrative fields; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Accomplished interpersonal skills including a demonstrated ability to liaise and consult, sensitively negotiate issues, and manage change.
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills and the ability to draft policy documents, briefings and reports and communicate effectively with staff at all levels.
- Demonstrated organisational and time management skills and a proven ability to prioritise, maintain flexibility, manage multiple and diverse tasks effectively and to work to constant deadlines whilst maintaining consistently high standards.
- Proven ability to contribute to administrative systems, budget formulation and review, operational planning and implementing programs, policy, procedures, and processes to increase the operational efficiency and effectiveness of an organisational unit.
- Ability to contribute to the formulation and development of financial procedures and financial reports to meet changing needs, while remaining cognisant of wider University and legislative requirements.
Benefits
- 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
- 17% superannuation contributions
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
- UQ Study for Staff
- Salary packaging options
Notes
- The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia.
- For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Trevor Russell (Centre Director) at t.russell@uq.edu.au.
- For application queries, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via our new email address, talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job requisition ID in the subject line.
- All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered: Resume, Cover letter.
Senior Business Analyst
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) UNSW Kensington Campus, Sydney, NSW
Dates
- Opening Date: 29-Aug-2024
- Closing Date: 11-Sep-2024
Location
- UNSW Kensington Campus, Sydney, NSW
Salary
- $143,007 - $151,744 + 17% super + leave loading
Responsibilities
- Identify and analyse core business processes and workflows and facilitate identification of business process issues and improvement opportunities.
- Establish effective working relationships with business users to identify requirements and develop user-friendly solutions.
- Oversee communications with key stakeholders, providing influential input to achieve business outcomes.
- Perform a lead role in driving process improvements, investigating, analysing, and documenting business processes and potential solutions that contribute to ongoing process standardisation, unification, and optimisation.
- Participate in building and executing process maps of ‘as is’ and ‘to be’ processes supported by facilitating stakeholder workshops.
- Develop, evaluate, and select technology solutions, ensuring usability and alignment with business requirements, ensuring technical design fulfills business and functional requirements.
- Provide training to end-users when required and create new training materials and guides.
- Provide mentoring, training and advice to other team members and customers with respect to business analysis as required.
- Proactively manage complex risks, issues, and financials, ensuring appropriate solutions are in place.
- Review and update existing user process/procedure/policy documentation, or create new documentation as required.
- Prepare and process Change Requests (CR) and review system change requests for benefits, costs, business impacts, and viability.
Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualification and demonstrated experience with business requirements analysis and business process analysis using the appropriate frameworks.
- Certified Practitioner in Business Analysis (IIBA or PMP).
- Demonstrated experience in applying lean six sigma skills. Certification desirable.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated lateral thinker - proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proven facilitation skills (workshops with diverse groups including vendor, technical personnel and end users).
- Strong time management and organisational skills and deliver according to project timeframes.
- Understanding of business processes within a tertiary education environment.
- Understanding of change management principles.
Benefits
- Career development opportunities
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
Notes
- Applications sent via email will not be accepted, please apply via the application portal.
- The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Dates
- 07 Jun 2024 - 23 Jun 2024
- Job no: 0062873
Responsibilities
- Developing and executing a change plan for the migration of content and new or revised processes and procedures
- Gathering information and producing high-quality content and communication material for use across the Institution
- Identifying and making recommendations on risks that may adversely impact the program’s outcomes
Requirements
- At least 3 years of change management and/or communications specialist experience
- Demonstrated experience developing communication strategies, using a variety of channels, media and delivery styles to support engagement of internal audiences
- Sound knowledge and skills in stakeholder management, change management planning, governance, strategy, engagement, business impact analysis, business readiness, and reinforcement and embedding
- Experience in providing strategic advice, exceptional client service and senior executive support in the context of a large, complex organisation
Benefits
- Brilliant benefits and a flexible work environment
Notes
- Role type: Full-time (0.6 – 1 FTE negotiable); Fixed-term for 12 months
- Department: Research and Enterprise
- This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Change Manager (Procurement Champion Project - 12 months & contracted via 3rd party)
RMIT University Ho Chi Minh City
Dates
- Opening Date: 21-Aug-2024
- Closing Date: 14-Sep-2024
Location
- Ho Chi Minh City
Salary
- Highly competitive gross salary
Responsibilities
- Develop and lead the procurement champion model strategy, plans, and interventions across the university, supporting leaders in the design, communication, and delivery of all change readiness activities and engaging stakeholders.
- Designing and developing Champion program plans.
- Identifying and assessing stakeholders and their needs.
- Developing and implementing communication and engagement strategies for the program.
- Managing the program process and tracking progress.
- Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the implementation plan.
- Reporting on the progress and results of the change.
- Working closely with project delivery leads, senior leadership, to ensure the organizational approach to change is inclusive, dynamic, efficient, and ultimately delivers desired outcomes and ownership.
- Supervision of procurement champions, including developing, delivering or facilitating training programs for procurement champions on procurement principles and practices.
- Providing coaching and support to procurement champions.
- Monitoring the performance of procurement champions and providing them with feedback and guidance.
- Ensuring that procurement champions are aligned with the overall commercial and compliance objective.
- Identifying and addressing any challenges or roadblocks that procurement champions are facing.
- Reporting on the performance and progress of procurement champions to the Head of Procurement.
- Ensure regular purchasing transaction reports consolidated by Procurement champions are generated timely as required for monitoring purpose.
- Monitor key performance indicators on commercial and compliance objective.
- Provide procurement insights to Category Manager for driving towards cost reduction and continuous improvement strategy.
- Use transactional insights and benchmarking to influence the Procurement business processes towards best practice process efficiency and effectiveness.
- Ensure probity, transparency and compliance in all activities.
- Member of Internal audit team for purchasing activity audits as required.
- Identify and take action upon actual or potential risks in the course of operation.
- Evaluate on a regular basis the effectiveness of relevant processes and controls, and take up discussion with manager as necessary.
- Maintain sustainable procurement practices aligned with leading practice systems, process, policy, financial integrity and probity, protecting the credibility of the central procurement function.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of and experience in consultancy/advisory role and familiar to change methodologies and models.
- Strong commercial awareness skills and an ability to apply this to the Education sector, acknowledging difference and similarities.
- End to end project lifecycle experience and working knowledge of a variety of project methodologies.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, influence and coordinate a variety of internal and external stakeholders to achieve strategic project priorities.
- Extensive experience in developing stakeholder engagement plans within the context of change to breakdown resistance and deliver high engagement and required project outcomes.
- Excellent written, verbal, analytical, coaching and facilitation skills.
- Tech savvy, open to using new systems and tools to improve the way we deliver services.
- Excellent interpersonal, consultation and negotiation skills, including the ability to work collaboratively, liaise effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders and to communicate effectively on complex issues.
- Proven ability to exercise initiative, think strategically and creatively and to adopt an active approach to problem solving.
- A high degree of resilience and ability to cope with ambiguity and changing priorities.
- Leadership skills in a cross-functional team environment in matrix environment.
- Proven capability to drive and manage changes, with a customer-focused and result-oriented mindset.
- Ability to work in a fast paced, lean team environment with the associated flexibility.
- Excellent written and communication skills including ability to develop and deliver high level proposal, report, presentations.
Benefits
- Contract duration: 12 months
- Annual leave: 1 day per working month
- Private Insurance
- Free use of onsite sports and fitness facilities
- Library on campus and online - access to RMIT Australia online library
Notes
- To be eligible for this position you must be a Vietnamese citizen. Applications received from non-Vietnamese candidates will not be considered.
Dates
- Opening Date: 05-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 22-Sep-2024
Location
- Melbourne, CBD campus
Salary
- HEW 10A + 17% Superannuation
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the University’s Gender-based Violence Prevention framework.
- Support key gender equity related strategies.
- Develop and maintain a robust culture of respect as part of primary prevention.
- Implement targeted interventions for secondary prevention.
- Ensure institutional responses to gender-based violence for tertiary prevention.
- Design and coordinate a whole organisation culture change program.
- Manage budgets from multiple sources including government funding and grants.
- Develop proposals or business cases for specific projects to attract additional funding.
- Lead a multi-disciplinary team of specialists.
Requirements
- Proven track record in leadership and management within complex organisations.
- Ability to drive strategic project management initiatives.
- Strong communication skills for preparing and presenting materials.
- Excellent relationship building, management, and influencing skills.
- Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent work experience.
- Demonstrated experience in gender-based violence or related fields.
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Opportunity to lead transformative initiatives.
- Engagement with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Notes
- Appointment subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
- RMIT is an equal opportunity employer.
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 09-Sep-2024
Location
- 553 St Kilda Road, Melbourne
Salary
- $103,178 - $113,167 pa HEW Level 07 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
Responsibilities
- Overseeing the successful delivery of infectious disease epidemiology projects within the School.
- Ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget and meet performance targets.
- Working closely with the Head of Unit and key stakeholders to plan and scope project deliverables.
- Managing protocols and overseeing governance processes.
- Enhancing collaboration between academics, clinicians and external clients to drive successful project outcomes.
- Being the central point of contact for internal and external groups, fostering productive relationships that support project execution.
- Organising participatory workshops, seminars and other forms of stakeholder engagement.
- Providing timely updates, reports and supporting change management strategies to guide projects from conception through to delivery.
Requirements
- A degree in a relevant field.
- Extensive experience in project management.
- Ability to manage projects successfully and meet deadlines.
- Fostering cooperation across diverse teams.
Benefits
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- Support for parents and personal commitments.
Notes
- Your application must address the selection criteria.
- Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role.
- Enquiries can be directed to Dr Sarah McGuinness, Senior Research Fellow, + 61 3 9903 0118.
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 14-Oct-2024
Location
- 177 Kessels Rd, Nathan QLD 4111, Australia
Salary
- This senior management position offers a competitive salary package, including 17% superannuation and salary packaging options.
Responsibilities
- Play an integral role in the realisation of Griffith's goals as University Librarian.
- Build on the reputation for operational excellence within the Library.
- Contribute to Griffith's priorities and embrace emerging opportunities in the tertiary environment.
- Drive meaningful change within the Library and across the University using creative thinking and strategic leadership skills.
- Develop and sustain strategic partnerships with other elements of the University to ensure library services are known and utilized.
- Lead and promote compliance with relevant legislation and University policies.
Requirements
- Postgraduate degree in library or information science or relevant discipline with library leadership experience.
- Membership of or eligibility for associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including experience in business transformation and change management.
- Deep understanding of people and leadership, with experience in service models and data in the government and education sector.
- Knowledge and experience in contemporary research and scholarly information practices and trends.
- Commitment to evidence-based and data-driven strategic thinking and ability to navigate advances in technology.
- Ability to align business and user expectations to ensure accessible and responsive student-centred services.
Benefits
- Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities.
- Mix of on campus and work from home options available.
- Corporate health discounts.
- Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading.
- Support with future learning opportunities through educational staff assistance scheme.
- Opportunities for internal mobility.
- Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives including on campus Gym facilities.
Notes
- Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.
- Applicants must have unrestricted working rights for the duration of this contract. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Dates
- Posted 4 Days Ago
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough organisational assessments to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, utilising a variety of diagnostic tools and data analytics.
- Develop comprehensive OD strategies and plans that address identified needs, prioritising initiatives based on their potential impact and alignment with the university's strategic objectives.
- Design and deliver targeted OD programs that address specific areas of need, such as leadership development, team effectiveness, diversity and inclusion, and employee engagement. Tailor interventions to the unique context of the university, ensuring they are relevant, effective, and sustainable.
- Lead change management efforts, applying best practices to facilitate smooth transitions, minimise resistance, and ensure buy-in from all stakeholders. Act as a change agent, providing guidance, support, and coaching to leaders and teams throughout the change process.
- Identify development opportunities and gaps within the organisation and implement learning and development programs to enhance individual and team capabilities. Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
- Collaborate with HR and departmental leaders to enhance or develop performance management systems aligned with organisational goals. Ensure these systems effectively measure and promote high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Drive initiatives to cultivate a positive and inclusive organizational culture that supports the university's mission and values. Implement programs to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction, recognising their critical role in achieving organizational success.
- Establish strong relationships with stakeholders across the university to ensure OD initiatives are integrated and aligned with various departmental objectives. Use effective communication strategies to keep stakeholders informed and engaged.
- Implement robust evaluation frameworks to assess the effectiveness of OD interventions, using both qualitative and quantitative measures. Analyse results to demonstrate impact, inform future initiatives, and adjust strategies as necessary to achieve desired outcomes.
- Facilitate the sharing of best practices, lessons learned, and success stories across the organisation. Encourage collaboration and knowledge exchange to drive continuous improvement and innovation in OD practices.
- Create and implement leadership development initiatives, including workshops, coaching, and mentoring, to build strong leadership capabilities. Equip leaders with skills in strategic thinking, people management, and change leadership. Develop targeted training for middle managers to improve their ability to lead teams effectively, make data-driven decisions, and foster a culture of high performance.
- Lead change management efforts to improve the university's adaptability and resilience. Support departments in managing transitions such as restructuring, technological adoption, or strategic realignments. Introduce ways-of-working methodologies that help departments and teams quickly adapt to new challenges and opportunities.
- Facilitate team-building workshops to enhance collaboration, trust, and communication within and across teams. Foster interdepartmental collaboration by creating cross-functional teams to tackle institutional challenges, driving innovation and knowledge sharing.
- Design career development programs that provide growth opportunities for faculty and staff. Support succession planning and identify high-potential employees for future leadership roles.
- Implement engagement surveys and action plans to improve job satisfaction, motivation, and retention.
- Leverage data analytics to identify trends, predict challenges, and inform proactive OD strategies.
Requirements
- Post-graduate qualifications in Organisational Development, Industrial/Organisational Psychology, Human Resources, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in organisational development, preferably in higher education or a similar complex organisation.
- Demonstrated success in designing and implementing OD interventions, including change management, leadership development, and team building.
- Strong facilitation, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups and individuals.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to build strong external and internal relationships and provide advice on reward to all levels of an organisation.
- Demonstrated experience in working autonomously under broad direction, with performance being measured against the achievement of strategic goals and KPI’s of Human Resources and the Schools and Portfolios.
- Strong data analysis and data presentation skills with a high standard of precision and exceptional attention to detail
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration package in USD (for expatriate candidates) or VND (for Vietnamese candidates).
- Relocation allowance package up to USD $6,000 with support to relocate overseas candidate (and family) from home location to Vietnam for expatriates applying outside Vietnam.
- One-way flight from home location to Vietnam for staff and immediate dependents.
- School tuition fees for children, up to USD $20,000 per child up to 2 children per year
- Private premium medical insurance for employee and immediate family
- 20 days annual leave plus 5 days paid leave Christmas closure and paid sick leave.
- Support and guidance from experienced Mobility Advisor to assist in work permit and visa application together with relocation to and settling into living and working in Vietnam.
- Ongoing professional development program and support.
Notes
- The role located is Ho Chi Minh city Vietnam, is open for both local and expatriate candidates.
- English Proficiency: English is the language of teaching and communication at RMIT Vietnam. For this role, the minimum requirement is IELTS 6.5 (General) with a score of at least 6.0 or 170 in Lingua Skills.