- Footscray location with hybrid work arrangements; minimum 2 days office attendance required
- Fixed term role: 24-month contract
- Newly created senior strategic leadership opportunity
- Partner with Executive leaders to shape the future direction of State Trustees
- Applications close 14 August 2026

About State Trustees

State Trustees provides Victorians with financial and legal assistance during all stages of their life, including specialised services and products such as Will Writing, Powers of Attorney, Executor Services, Trustee Services, and Personal Financial Administration.

For more information about how State Trustees assists Victorians please visit our website www.statetrustees.com.au

About the role

As Senior Manager, Strategic Development, you will partner with Executive leaders to drive strategic planning, business cases and enterprise-wide decision-making. Reporting to the CFO and General Manager, Corporate Services, you'll provide strategic analysis, lead investment and planning initiatives, and deliver practical, evidence-based solutions that support the long-term success of State Trustees. This is an opportunity to influence organisational strategy and work closely with senior leaders to shape the future of the organisation.

Skills and Experience

- Demonstrated experience in strategy, management consulting, corporate planning, transformation or a related discipline
- Proven ability to develop strategic recommendations, business cases and investment proposals that support Executive decision-making




- Strong strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesise complex information into practical outcomes
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with experience partnering effectively with senior leaders across complex organisations
- Outstanding written communication skills, including the ability to prepare high-quality Executive and Board papers
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Economics, Public Policy or a related discipline

What we offer

- Health and well-being programs
- Flexible working conditions
- Education assistance
- Purchased leave
- Employee assistance program
- Reward and recognition program
- Free will preparation
- Retailer discounts
- Charitable workplace giving
- Employee social club

Our Culture

For our clients, our people and the Victorian community, we demonstrate Care, Unity, Passion - we are here, we work together and we bring our best.

How to Apply

Click the Apply button to commence the application process. In your application, please include a cover letter and your resume.

We recognise the power of diversity and creating an setting where all our people feel they belong and reflect the communities in which we live, work and serve. We care about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender identity, age, ability, sexual orientation or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a great fit for our team, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 Strategic Development Manager (Footscray)
🏢 State Trustees
📍 Footscray