Lead, Strategic Projects Advisory

Role type: Full Time; Fixed Term for 12 months
Department: Enterprise Services Group; Chief Operating Officer Portfolio
Salary: UOM 10 - $156,480 p.a. plus 17% super

• High-impact strategic advisory role / shape University-wide transformation and executive decisions / build strategic capability across the organisation

• Step into a pivotal strategic role and help shape projects that deliver lasting institutional impact

• Investing in you - 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne
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Your next career opportunity:
You will lead complex strategic advisory projects that directly influence executive decision-making and institutional priorities. You will apply rigorous analysis and structured problem-solving to design solutions that create long-term value for the University.

What you will deliver:

• Lead strategic proposals, business cases and early-stage solution design for complex, institution-wide challenges

• Conduct rigorous qualitative and quantitative analysis to identify opportunities, risks and options aligned with University priorities

• Facilitate workshops, consultations and focus groups to explore strategic issues and build shared understanding with stakeholders

• Translate strategic goals into clear project scopes, success measures and delivery approaches for advisory initiatives

• Manage strategic advisory workstreams, monitoring progress, risks and dependencies to ensure timely, high-quality outcomes

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold a postgraduate qualification and extensive experience in corporate consulting, transformation or strategic advisory roles

• Demonstrate a strong track record advising senior executives on complex strategic issues and organisational decisions

• Bring advanced analytical and problem-solving capability, integrating data, insights and frameworks to shape recommendations

• Excel in written and verbal communication, producing executive-ready reports, briefs and presentations for diverse audiences

• Apply contemporary project management approaches to plan, deliver and govern complex projects within time and budget

• Leverage experience in higher education or large, complex organisations to navigate stakeholders and institutional context

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being

• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning

• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave

• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company

• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team: Enterprise Services Group
You will join a central Strategic Projects and Change function driving University-wide transformation and organisational improvement. The team partners with executive leaders and faculties to shape strategy, deliver complex initiatives and support institutional outcomes. You will work in a collaborative, analytical environment that values curiosity, rigour, innovation and practical impact.

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at [email protected]

Application essentials:

• Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.

• You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.

• Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.

• Please upload your responses to all of the selection criteria

Want to know more?

• For queries related to this specific position, contact Amelia Scurry at [email protected]

• For questions related to our recruitment process email Ethan Khamly at [email protected]

• For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on [+61 3 9035 3218](tel:+61 3 9035 3218) or at [email protected] (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Apply today, and join a community that's shaping the future.

Applications close: Sunday 30th September. 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: JR-017607 - Lead Strategic Projects Advisory PD.docx

JR-017607 - Lead Strategic Projects Advisory PD.pdf