Description :

Closing Date: 21 August 2026
face2face reference: 675605
Locations: Richmond, VIC
Contract Duration: ASAP to 31 December 2026 (Possible extension pending approval)

Why Join?

- Influence enterprise-wide strategy and organisational priorities
- Partner directly with senior executives on complex challenges
- Deliver meaningful outcomes for people, families, and carers
- Lead high-impact projects with strategic and operational significance
- Work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment
- Gain exposure to executive, Board, and Ministerial decision-making

About the Role

This strategic role supports the development of enterprise strategy, priorities, and organisational initiatives. Working closely with senior leaders, you will analyse complex issues, generate evidence-based insights, and develop recommendations that influence decision-making across the organisation. You will play a key role in shaping strategic direction, driving priority initiatives, and delivering outcomes with long-term impact.

Key Responsibilities

- Analyse complex business challenges and develop strategic solutions
- Deliver quantitative and qualitative analysis to inform decisions
- Engage with stakeholders to refine and strengthen recommendations
- Support senior executives in problem structuring and planning
- Prepare high-quality briefings, papers,



and presentations
- Lead and coordinate strategic projects and work programs

Skills & Experience

- Experience in strategy development, consulting, or related fields
- Solid analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Advanced quantitative and qualitative analysis capabilities
- Proven ability to influence and engage diverse stakeholders
- Excellent executive communication and brief writing skills
- Experience delivering strategic initiatives in complex environments

Desirable Skills

- Experience developing policy, strategic papers, and recommendations within government or regulated environments
- Understanding of government governance frameworks, public sector operations, or policy development processes
- Ability to translate strategic outcomes into practical implementation roadmaps and delivery plans
- Experience supporting organisational transformation and business improvement initiatives
- Proven capability engaging with governance forums, external partners, and executive committees
- Experience preparing materials for Board, Executive, or Ministerial consideration and review

Australian Citizenship is a mandatory requirement for this position.

Previous government experience is preferred for this role.

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