AddressContribute to one of the largest changes to higher education in Australia over the past 30 years and help shape the new Adelaide University.
About the role
As the Senior Change and Communications Lead you will be responsible for the operational delivery of a comprehensive Change and Communication Program enabling the creation of and transition to the new Adelaide University. You will design and develop strategies, activities, processes and tools to deliver the internal communications and change functions for an in-flight program. Working in the Change and Communications team in the Integration Management Office (IMO), you will collaborate with key senior leaders and stakeholders across the University of South Australia (UniSA), The University of Adelaide (UoA) and the Integration and Transformation Partner (I&TP).
You will be a key leader within the IMO program team in a program delivery environment. This results in a fast paced and dynamic environment in which the Change and Communications team forms a critical role in bringing together a cohesive change experience and plan across all elements of change (process, policy and procedure, technology, and people).
Core Responsibilities
- Lead, design and develop Change and communication strategies, activities, processes and tools required to support the transition plan
- Co-ordinate the implementation of the plan with senior sponsor, functional leads, the IMO, and teams delivering other Sub Critical Paths in line with agreed scope, timelines, and budgets
- Engage with senior stakeholders and facilitate communications across the IMO program
- Monitor the effectiveness of implementation strategies and plans and adjust plans as necessary
- Change support, Governance, Resource Allocation and Leadership responsibilities
Essential Skills and Experience
- Postgraduate degree in Change Management, Human Resources Management, Business Management, Project Management, Technology, Communication and/or extensive relevant experience
- Leadership track record of successfully managing multi-disciplinary and resilient teams supported by constructive supervision and performance development
- Experience and knowledge of change management principles, methodologies and tools and a solid understanding of how to support both individuals, leaders and the organisation through change
- Sound project and time management skills and the ability to successfully cope with competing work pressures and deadlines
- Highly developed stakeholder relationship management abilities
- High level strategic and problem-solving skills and demonstrated flexibility and initiative
About the new Adelaide University
The new Adelaide University will be a future-focused university, a magnet for talented staff and students alike. Combining the strengths of the University of South Australia and The University of Adelaide to deliver nation-leading curriculum and student experience, greater access to education, and world-class research excellence, the new institution will be recognised as one of the world’s top 100 universities.
The University of South Australia and the University of Adelaide are working together to advance the planning and preparatory activities required to establish the new Adelaide University. The Integration Management Office (IMO) has been established to guide the establishment phase and driving implementation towards a target launch date of 1 January 2026, as well as ongoing transformation activities far beyond Day 1.
Express your interest now!
For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. Applicants are required to upload a cover letter and resume only.
Please address your cover letter to Jessica Frisari, Recruitment Partner: IMO. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact Jessica via email at ***************@unisa.edu.au. If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at ***********@unisa.edu.au using job reference number 6244.
Applications close: 11.30pm Monday 24 June 2024
Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.
Applications will be jointly assessed by both the University of South Australia and the University of Adelaide in the creation of the new Adelaide University.
