Manager: Workplace Transformation (HEO 9)

• Part of UniSA’s People, Talent and Culture team based in Adelaide CBD
• Commencing salary: $119,598 per annum plus 17% superannuation
• Full-time, continuing position

At UniSA we believe that people are our best asset and the heart and soul of our University of Enterprise.

In an exciting era of new leadership, and as we are about to implement a future orientated service delivery model, we are looking to appoint a Manager: Workplace Transformation to develop and lead the University’s change framework to deliver transformative workplace initiatives that enable us to achieve our strategic priorities.

Joining the people team at UniSA, you will contribute to the transformation of our service delivery model, lead significant projects to embed and enable our newly defined service levels, and directly influence the impact and value of the services you will lead. We can promise you a dynamic working environment, investment in your professional growth, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference to our staff and students.

As a people team, we've coined the phrase ‘Putting People First’ to reflect our commitment to delivering people focused solutions and outcomes and cultivating an enterprising culture in which all our people thrive. As ambassadors of the University’s core staff attributes, we make sure we consider the people impact of everything we do and how we work together.

About the role

The Manager: Workplace Transformation is a newly created role operating as a key member of the People, Talent and Culture Advisory Services portfolio. This position plays an important role in the delivery of the University’s people strategy by enabling constructive, industrially compliant workplace strategies and solutions to deliver transformative workplace initiatives by developing change management approaches, developing enabling policies and procedures and working closely with other People, Talent and Culture teams to achieve new value for the University.

As the Manager: Workplace Transformation, you lead a people-focused, strategic, and innovative team confidently collaborating with all levels of University staff to initiate and deliver evidence-based, people-centric change that advances the University’s strategic agenda.

About you

You will be a creative systems thinker, skilled in delivering outcomes that ensure people feel empowered and trusted. Your significant experience in driving transformational change in complex organisations means your approach successfully engages leaders and managers across the organisation, building lasting relationships which prosper a business partnering model that is efficient, effective and high quality in the advice and services delivered. To be successful in the position you will be able to demonstrate:

• knowledge and experience of working successfully with change management principles, methodologies and tools and a solid understanding of how people respond to and engage with change
• well-honed ability to collaboratively develop strategies and plans that clearly define required outcomes, coupled with demonstrated leadership impact that drives results
• exceptional communication skills, able to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences, to use compelling narrative and evidence to influence others and motivate them toward a common vision or goal
• project management experience and well-developed knowledge of project management approaches and tools and the phases of the project lifecycle, with a proven track record in adapting and responding to emerging and competing priorities
• relevant tertiary qualifications, ideally at postgraduate level, in a discipline such as human resources, industrial relations, business or any other relevant field

Our enterprising culture

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion, and respect different ways of seeing and knowing, in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results.

What we can offer you

Alongside an enterprising and constructive culture, the benefits of being part of the UniSA team include a commitment to professional development support, generous leave and salary sacrifice options, and a family friendly approach that recognises the importance of flexible working arrangements. We also offer a 17% superannuation contribution.

We will be supportive of your wellbeing and keen to ensure you enjoy the many benefits of living and working in vibrant, highly affordable Adelaide - consistently ranked one of the world’s most liveable cities.

How to apply

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA . The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Jane Booth, Executive Director: People, Talent and Culture. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at [email protected] using job reference number 3491.

Applications close: 11.30pm Friday 22 October 2021

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.

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Applications must be lodged online, please note UniSA does not accept applications via email.

UniSA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and a constructive enterprising culture in which everyone can thrive.

For further support, contact Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or email [email protected] and you will receive a response within one working day.

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