Lead, Business Change

University IT

• Opportunity to be part of a team delivering digital transformation projects that advance the services of a top 100 University
• Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis until July 2024 with a strong possibility of being extended
• Base salary range: Level 8 $103,364 – $112,981 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team

UWA is making significant investments in Information and Technology Services to enable its strategic direction and goals.  UWA is also looking to utilise technology advancements to expand its services and create new and innovative teaching and research models.

Robust, flexible, integrated, and agile enterprise architecture, information and technology services are vital to enabling the University’s strategic objectives.

About the opportunity

As the appointee you will work independently and manage the development and delivery of IT business readiness, stakeholder engagement and communication activities related to the digital program’s technology initiatives, resulting in the successful implementation of new services, products and systems. You will work closely and consult with the IT Portfolio team and business stakeholders to communicate planning and design for changes (technical and business) to ensure the adoption of new solutions and associated processes.

About you 

This position will see you representing the digital program to the University on IT’s behalf, so your ability to present yourself in a friendly, approachable and professional manner is crucial to success. You will have practical experience in liaising with stakeholder groups across the University, and understand the organisation’s structure in order to affect the required changes in process, behaviour and technology that the digital program of works will introduce. You will understand effective communication techniques and tailoring messaging to various stakeholder groups, and can leverage these skills to assist the University in meeting its strategic goals through the successful delivery of digital program initiatives.

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate:

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent competency
• Experience in change and communications management in large, complex and diverse organisations. Certification in a formal change management methodology such as ProSci is desirable but not required.
• The ability to build positive stakeholder relationships whilst always remaining fully customer focused, paired with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound understanding of change management and the impact change has on people and processes.
• Excellent organisational skills and demonstrated ability to set and manage competing priorities and to meet deadlines.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of the Higher Education sector is desirable.

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:  Lead, Business Change 516657.pdf

The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday, 12 February 2024.

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Anthony Mclean via email at **************@uwa.edu.au

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace.  We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution.  We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity. 

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at *********@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.