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, advantages 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 robust 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 **** 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 Prospect Employer
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child‐secure 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 ******.
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 ****** or alternatively contact **********.
For questions related to our recruitment process email Ethan Khamly at ******.
For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on *************** or at ****** (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').
Applications close
Wednesday 2nd September 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
Position Description
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