This is a Lead Product Designer role with University of Melbourne based in Melbourne, VIC, AU University of Melbourne Role Seniority - senior More about the Lead Product Designer role at University of Melbourne 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 We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website. 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 For more information check out our benefits page! 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 61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (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-hr@unimelb.edu.au 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-careers@unimelb.edu.au. 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 Position Description. Applications close: Sunday 21st December 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone. Position Description: JR-006922 - Lead Product Designer PD UOM 9.pdf Desired Skills and Experience Lead the design of innovative digital products at the University, enhancing user experiences with cutting-edge solutions and inclusive design. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the University of Melbourne team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Leading design from discovery to release ️ Facilitating workshops Managing design systems Key Strengths Digital product design User research ♿ Accessibility compliance ️ Figma proficiency ⚡ Agile delivery Stakeholder management Why University of Melbourne is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume. A Final Note: This is a role with University of Melbourne not with Hatch.