Transformation Lead

About The Team

The Transformation Office is the University’s engine for strategic evolution, championing impactful change initiatives that shape its future. Operating at the crossroads of strategy, operations, and technology, we lead transformative projects that drive performance and enrich the University community. At our core is a commitment to cultivating a culture of continuous improvement and forward-thinking innovation.

Your New Role

Your key responsibilities will include
- Proven experience incorporating generative AI technologies into transformation programs to enhance insight generation, solution design, and strategic execution.- Leading the planning, coordination, and end-to-end delivery of significant CXO transformation initiatives.- Translate strategic objectives into scalable, actionable delivery plans.- Consult across the CXO directorates and business units to ensure relevance, alignment, and adoption of transformation outcomes.- Mentor and guide Consultants and Analysts to develop internal capability and a high-performing team culture.- Facilitate governance, risk management, and interdependency tracking for major initiatives.- Support the head of Transformation in implementing tools and frameworks that support delivery excellence.- Engage across internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of initiatives with institution-wide implications.

Please refer to the

Position Description

for further details.

What We Offer You

This Fixed Term (12 Months) | Full Time (37.5 hours per week) position attracts a remuneration of $129,000 - $135,000 plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.

You’ll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), awarded in 2025, reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:
- Periodic salary increases between 1 January 2026 to 1 July 2026 totalling a 4% increase- Flexible work arrangements; including a hybrid work from home arrangement.- Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role- Indigenous Language Allowance- Salary packaging options - such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit- Employee Assistance Program- On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information, check out our

benefits and services page



Join us
- A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)- Your most recent resume (CV)

What you’ll bring to the role:
- Relevant postgraduate qualifications or equivalent professional experience.- Significant experience leading large, strategic programs or portfolios in complex environments, preferably within the higher education sector.- Ability to consult and influence across a wide range of professional and academic stakeholders.- Deep understanding of the higher education sector, including institutional structures, policy environments, and strategic planning processes.- Proven experience contributing to policy, framework, or system development at a portfolio or enterprise level.- High-level skills in program design, strategic delivery, facilitation and stakeholder engagement.- Strong mentoring and leadership capability, with a track record of developing individuals and teams.- Ability to operate autonomously with sound judgment, managing risks, and driving results in complex institutional settings.

Applicants should refer to the

Position Description

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Russell Bailey, Head of Transformation

and quote JR104080 as the reference.

Applications Close on 25/07/2025 (11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.