Consultant, Change And Improvement

• Flexible location
• Full-time and fixed-term to 28 January 2026
• HEW 8 $109,837 - $125,755 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Why work with us?At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.Who are we?Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.As a Consultant, Change and Improvement you will:

• Be responsible for supporting the establishment and launch of international branch campuses in GIFT City, India and Bandung, Indonesia.
• Design, document, and optimise procedures linked to the creation and functioning of the campus, including operating procedures and service level agreements.
• Lead end-to-end change management, process improvement, capability development and change adoption solutions.
• Facilitate workshops to understand and map processes, current and possible future state and co-design implementation activities.
• Evaluate, plan, and implement Change and process improvements in collaboration with key stakeholders Improve practices and ensure buy in for new ways of working.
• Actively engage and enable collaboration across teams and with a diverse range of stakeholders to negotiate inclusive and accessible solutions and achieve strategic goals. Gain stakeholder support and generate enthusiasm about change.
• Analyse problems, weigh up a range of options to identify accessible and inclusive solutions and translate complex issues into clear and understandable goals and targets for Deakin.

To be successful, you'll have:

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical skills with a good understanding of data-based decision-making principles.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of systems, process and business improvement capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively design, develop and implement change initiatives.
• Knowledge of change methodologies.

Here's how to apply:Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact John Bolton (Executive Director, International Branch Campuses) viaFor a copy of the position description, please see below:Applications for this position close on Wednesday, 22 May 2024.Are You Ready?Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.