Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department/ School: Business Services, Enterprise Technology
Salary: UOM 9 - $146,049 - $151,951 p.a. plus 17% super
* Design innovative digital experiences / Collaborate with diverse university teams / Drive inclusive and accessible design.
* Apply now to lead the design of transformative digital products, enhancing user experiences for staff and students across the University.
* Investing in you - 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
As the Lead Product Designer, you will oversee the end-to-end design of digital products, drive innovation and creating exceptional user experiences. You will work closely with the Product Innovation team to refine design system components, conduct user research, and develop prototypes that align with university needs. This role offers you the opportunity to lead workshops, ensure accessibility compliance, and contribute to the development of cutting-edge solutions in a collaborative environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Lead Design from Discovery to Release: Define problems, success metrics, and document design decisions for complex features.
* Facilitate Workshops: Align stakeholders on priorities and produce clear outcomes for product development.
* Ensure Accessibility and Inclusivity: Champion inclusive design and conduct accessibility testing before release.
* Manage Design Systems: Own and mature the design system in Figma, ensuring cross-team adoption.
You may be a great fit if:
You are an experienced digital product designer with a strong portfolio showcasing your expertise in creating enterprise solutions, leading design sprints, and driving inclusive design practices.
You may also:
* Have over 5 years of experience as a senior or lead digital product designer.
* Be proficient in contemporary design tools like Figma and Creative Cloud.
* Possess a strong understanding of UX practices and Agile delivery.
* Be skilled in stakeholder management and user testing facilitation.
* Have experience with GenAI features and platform-level UX for enterprise systems.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
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:
* Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
* Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
* Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
* Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
Your new team – Enterprise Technology
Is responsible for all aspects of enterprise & IT foundational technology including both change (project) and run (operational) aspects.
The Enterprise Services domain team, within Enterprise Technology, plans and delivers a diverse range of projects including IT enablement for new buildings on campus and other facilities / smart campus projects; IT infrastructure projects; integration / identity management / security projects; and application / digital projects in the enterprise services domain (finance, HR, procurement, service management, space management and other back-office Enterprise capabilities).
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We believe 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 reasonable adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. For assistance, please contact Kim Groizard on or at hr- (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments'). Contact details for other enquiries are located at the bottom of this page.
Find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Our Indigenous strategy, Murmuk Djerring outlines our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at oied- for further information and support.
Please note : This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available.
A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required for all positions. If successful, we'll guide you through the WWCC application process during onboarding and reimburse the cost.
Join Us and unlock your career potential
If this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
* Resume
* Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Learn more about the application process, including tips and FAQs.
For recruitment queries, please email Mick Powar via hr-. Please Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address.
For job-specific queries, refer to the contact details in the .
Applications close:Sunday 21st December 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
: JR Lead Product Designer PD UOM 9.pdf