UX Lead / Manager - Digital Transformation

  • Australia
  • Victoria
  • Permanent
  • Negotiable
  • 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
  • Support a large Digital Transformation program for a large education provider
  • Play a key role in setting up the UX strategy, governance and standards

Our client is currently on the lookout for an experienced UX Lead / Manager to set up the UX practice and oversee UX activities across enterprise systems and digital platforms, ensuring solutions are intuitive, accessible, and aligned with user needs. You will play a key role in shaping UX strategy, guiding design practices, and ensuring consistency across digital products and services.

The successful candidate will be someone who can drive user-centred design activities including research, journey mapping, and usability validation.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct user research to understand tasks, needs, and pain points
  • Develop user journey maps, personas, and task flows to inform system design
  • Translate research insights into UX recommendations and design improvements
  • Lead usability testing and design validation sessions with end users
  • Define and guide UX strategy and governance across digital programs
  • Review wireframes, prototypes, and design artefacts for usability and accessibility
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, product leads, and Business Analysts
  • Support UX standards, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Mentor and guide junior UX designers or researchers where required

Requirements:

  • Proven experience leading UX initiatives within complex digital environments
  • Experience managing teams of designers.
  • Strong background in user-centred design, research, and usability testing
  • Experience developing UX strategy and design governance frameworks
  • Proficiency with UX tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and workshop facilitation skills
  • A strong portfolio demonstrating UX leadership and measurable improvements in user experience

Benefits:

  • Secure 12 month ongoing contract to start ASAP
  • Competitive package on offer
  • Get in early and shape the UX on a multi-year digital transformation

If you would like to know more please contact Sean Mantri on 0420 425 141 / sean.mantri@talentinternational.com or hit Apply now!

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