Change Implementation Officer

UOM University of Melbourne; Parkville; On-site; AUD 111,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Salary packaging

Health and wellbeing programs

Discounted services

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The University of Melbourne is seeking a Change Implementation Officer in the Employment Compliance Directorate to lead high‑impact HR change and communications across faculties. You will design programs that help staff understand new employment expectations and strengthen compliance.

This role requires a tertiary qualification in Change, Communications, HR or business, plus experience with Prosci, HR policies, and tools such as SharePoint, Canva, MS365 Copilot and WorkDay.

Qualifications

• Hold tertiary qualifications in Change, Communications, HR or business and bring substantial related experience.
• Proven knowledge of Prosci, HR policies, procedures, legislation and enterprise agreements.
• Experience using SharePoint, Canva, MS365 Copilot and WorkDay.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Policy interpretation

Education

Tertiary qualification in Change/Communications/HR/Business

Tools

SharePoint

Canva

MS365 Copilot

WorkDay

Job description

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.

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.

What 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.

What we offer you

• 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.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 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 [e-mail].

Requirements

• 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.

Contact

For queries related to this specific position, email Maxine Wren at [e-mail] or alternatively contact 0400599667.

For questions related to our recruitment process email Ethan Khamly at [e-mail].

For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on [phone] or at [e-mail] (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Applications close

Wednesday 2nd September 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

Position Description

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