Enterprise Planning Advisor

Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Chief Operating Officer - Enterprise Performance Group (EPG)
Salary: UoM 9 - $143,185 - $148,972

• Lead institutional planning initiatives / Influence strategic decision-making / Enhance planning maturity across the University

• Apply now to shape the future of a leading university through strategic planning and analysis

• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and a niche professional development opportunity

The University of Melbourne

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Your next career opportunity
As the Enterprise Planning Advisor, you'll play a pivotal role in advancing the University of Melbourne's integrated planning framework. You'll lead initiatives to enhance the annual planning process, provide high-quality analysis to senior leaders, and drive planning maturity across the institution. This role offers you the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making and shape the future of a world-class university.
 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead Strategic Planning Initiatives: Enhance the University's annual planning process, ensuring alignment between institutional strategy, local plans, and performance monitoring.

• Provide Data-Driven Analysis: Translate complex data into actionable insights and strategic advice for senior leaders to support evidence-based decision-making.

• Drive Planning Maturity: Uplift planning practices across the University by embedding improved tools, frameworks, and capability-building initiatives.

• Coordinate Team Operations: Ensure smooth functioning of the Enterprise Planning team through operational support and project management.
   

You may be a great fit if:

You are a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills, project management experience, and the ability to influence stakeholders across a complex organisation, bringing expertise in planning and change management to drive institutional success.

You may also:

• Hold a postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline or have equivalent experience.

• Possess demonstrated experience in strategic or business planning within a large, complex organisation.

• Have advanced analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis and business intelligence tools.

• Excel in stakeholder engagement and communication, with the ability to influence senior leaders.

• Demonstrate strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
   

Your new team - Enterprise Performance Group (EPG)
The Enterprise Performance Group (EPG), led by Simon Stewart, is the University’s centre of excellence for business transformation. EPG drives improved operational performance by identifying and influencing opportunities, designing and delivering service improvements, and providing strategic analysis, policy support, and data-driven insights. The team also leads practices in service design, digital and data methodologies, and supports key initiatives including business continuity and the University’s digital agenda.
 

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.

We are also committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We provide reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages. To discuss your specific requirements, please contact Kim Groizard at +61 3 9035 3218 or email hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au with the subject line 'Reasonable Adjustments'. Learn more on our Careers website.
 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne. Learn more about our Indigenous Strategy.

Working at the University – what you need to know 
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures. 

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. 

Join Us and unlock your career potential! 
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents: 

• Resume 

• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience 
   

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Alessandro Storani via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address. 

If you have any questions regarding the job, please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Applications close: 31 July 2025 12:01AM (AEST)  

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