Who We Are

At MCRI we share a powerful vision; to re-imagine the future of child health. We are the home to many life-changing scientific discoveries. We believe that no question is too impossible to try and answer. We are renowned for our cutting-edge focus on early interventions, improved diagnosis, prevention and development of potential cures. Our success is founded on a philosophy of collaboration through a multi-disciplinary approach to solving the toughest questions in child health. MCRI is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity, equity and respect that celebrates and values the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our people. We strive to foster a positive working environment that is underpinned by equal opportunity for all and consideration for the diverse voices of staff, students and the communities we serve. MCRI is a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability and is a committed subscriber to Science Australia Gender Equity and its principles.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an innovative and passionate Senior Change & Communication Analyst to join MCRI in the Melbourne Children’s Campus Mental Health Strategy team. The strategy is a once in a generation opportunity to contribute to the mental health and wellbeing of Victorian children and their families with sustainable improvements to Campus research, education, and care.

This role will work closely with the Senior Clinical Implementation Lead to ensure the clinical implementation of the Strategy is supported by ‘gold standard’ evidence of how to change practice.

You will possess exceptional communication skills and be confident working as part of the Mental Health Strategy Implementation Team to support staff to adopt iterative approaches to delivering the implementation plan for the Key Areas of the Mental Health Strategy. This will include identifying potential barriers to and enablers of uptake of outcomes into clinical programs and practice.

To be successful in this role you will be a skilled change agent with experience in project communications and the implementation and evaluation of large-scale transformation projects in mental health/health services. Part time and job share applicants will be considered.

Your Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and delivery of Mental Health Strategy communication material and engagement activities to ensure effective engagement and ‘business readiness’ for implementation and sustainability.
• With the Senior Clinical Implementation Lead, develop and deliver change management activities such as change impact analysis, stakeholder analysis, barrier and enabler analysis, change interventions and resources.
• Supporting the development, scheduling and delivery of planned activities and outcomes of the Mental Health Strategy in partnership with the Strategy Implementation Team Senior Project Officers, Leads of Strategy Key areas and Enablers and education and clinical colleagues.

About You

• More than 3 years’ experience working in change management and/or project communications in health setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of change management methodology and application.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in engaging, developing collaborative relationships and working in partnership with diverse stakeholders to design, implement and evaluate change management deliverables.
• Experience in collecting and collating complex information and measurements to produce clear and accurate written reports.

Apply Now!

You are invited to apply online via the MCRI Careers Portal. Please click "Apply Now".

Applicants should submit:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Responses to key selection criteria listed on the position description

For more information, please refer to the position description. Any specific questions related to this position should be directed to Belinda Horton at [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Change & Communication Analyst enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We welcome all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, religions and sexual orientations in our workplace and encourage talented people of any identity to apply to our vacancies. We will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process and in the workplace, please contact the People Leader listed above if this is needed.

All applicants, please be aware that in line with the Victorian Chief Health Officer’s Directions, all MCRI and VCGS workers must be fully vaccinated, unless a medical exception applies. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government COVID-19 Digital Immunisation Certificate/s or evidence of medical exception or evidence of vaccination booking as part of our pre-employment requirements.

Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

A position description is attached.