• Drive impactful change and communication strategies for a high-profile program.
• Play a key role in transforming employee engagement at UWA.
• Full-time appointment on a 12-month fixed term basis.
• Competitive salary plus 17% superannuation.

About the area
People and Culture enables the University to implement and deliver its People & Culture strategy to make the University a remarkable place to work, attracting and retaining world-class staff from diverse backgrounds who want to build careers, drive change, provide leadership and create opportunities at an institution renowned for its excellence.

About the opportunity
In this role, you will:

• Lead and execute comprehensive communication and change management strategies to support the Employee Payment Project.
• Engage with affected employees, ensuring clear and accessible information is delivered.
• Oversee the development of a dedicated project support web page and manage regular updates to key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with HR, ER, and project teams to align change initiatives with project goals.

About you
To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in change management and communications.
• Proven experience leading large-scale change initiatives, with knowledge of methodologies such as ADKAR.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex project details for diverse audiences.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities, with a focus on fostering collaboration.
• Experience managing relationships with stakeholders at all levels and driving engagement through all project phases.

Note: Some after-hours work may be required. The successful applicant will also need to provide a current National Police Clearance Certificate.

Position description:  Change and Communications Manager (518398).pdf

How to apply
Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Thursday, 26 September 2024

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

About the University
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, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Learn more about us.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.