Program Delivery Lead

University of Melbourne; Parkville; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Salary packaging

Health and wellbeing programs

Discounted services

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Parental leave options

Job summary

The University of Melbourne is seeking a strategic governance and portfolio leader for the Chief People Officer portfolio. You will design systems, workflows and artefacts to improve visibility, coordination and decision-making for senior leaders across the university.

You will configure digital platforms such as Asana and other workflow tools, deliver governance artefacts, reports and communications, and lift governance maturity across complex portfolios.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in human resources, law, risk management or similar, or equivalent experience and training.
• Ability to draft and edit governance artefacts, reports and briefings for executive audiences.
• Experience translating complex technical information into structured governance documentation.
• Proficiency with project management and workflow tools to optimise delivery.
• Ability to collaborate across complex organisations and lead senior stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Design governance and portfolio management practices, standards and workflows across the Chief People Officer portfolio.
• Configure and manage digital platforms to enable planning, reporting and prioritisation.
• Produce governance artefacts, reports and communications for executive audiences.
• Develop technology-enabled workflows to improve data quality and coordination.
• Provide governance advice to senior leaders, managing risks and timelines across initiatives.

Education

Postgraduate qualification in HR/Law/Risk management

Tools

Asana

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

Role type:Full time, Fixed term until 31st December 2027
Department: Chief People Officer Portfolio
Salary: UOM 8 $125,191 - $135,504 p.a. plus 17% super

Strategic portfolio leadership across HR governance / drive digital workflow innovation and efficiency / high-profile role in a leading university

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

You will lead governance and portfolio enablement across the Chief People Officer portfolio, using cutting-edge digital tools. You will design systems, workflows and artefacts that improve visibility, coordination and decision‑making for senior leaders. You will gain broad exposure across the University, partnering with stakeholders to uplift governance maturity and performance.

What you will deliver:

• Design and embed governance and portfolio management practices, standards and workflows across the Chief People Officer portfolio.
• Configure and manage digital platforms, including Asana and workflow tools, to enable consistent planning, reporting and prioritisation.
• Produce high-quality governance artefacts, reports, briefings and communications that translate complex inputs into clear executive documentation.
• Develop and refine technology-enabled workflows, automations and task management to streamline coordination and improve data quality.
• Provide authoritative governance advice to senior leaders, managing risks, dependencies and timelines across complex portfolio initiatives.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold a postgraduate qualification in human resources, law, risk management or similar, or equivalent experience and training.
• Demonstrate expertise in drafting and editing complex governance artefacts, reports and briefings for executive and operational audiences.
• Translate complex technical and operational information into structured, practical documentation within governance and compliance contexts.
• Apply advanced capability with project management and workflow tools, such as Asana and Microsoft Copilot, to optimise delivery.
• Design and improve governance processes across multiple concurrent initiatives, maintaining alignment and consistent frameworks and reporting.
• Collaborate confidently across complex organisations, partnering with senior leaders and experts to deliver integrated governance outcomes.

What we offer you!

• 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balanceand 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 – The Employment Compliance Directorate

The Employment Compliance Directorate sits within the Chief People Officer portfolio, partnering widely to champion fair employment practices.

The team brings together specialists in remuneration, workforce insights, monitoring, policy, change and communications.

You will join a collaborative team focused on data-driven decisions, clear governance and continuous improvement.

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.

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 *******@unimelb.edu.au.

Want to know more?

For queries related to this specific position or questions related to our recruitment process, email Ethan Khamly at ************@unimelb.edu.au

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.