Job Description

Assistant Director - Strategy (Design Strategist)

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- Contract Length: 12-Month Contract (ASAP Start with potential extension options)
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- Hours: Full-time (Standard hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM)
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Randstad is seeking a highly analytical and articulate Assistant Director Strategy / Design Strategist to join a prominent federal government department.

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In this energetic leadership role, you will lead complex strategic analysis, translate broad priorities into actionable implementation plans, and develop evidence-based recommendations for executive decision-makers. You will play a vital part in driving organisational change and engaging key stakeholders across a highly structured government framework.

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Role Responsibilities

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- Strategic Analysis & Modeling: Gather data-driven insights, perform qualitative and quantitative analysis (including Excel modeling), and evaluate complex issues to form evidence-based recommendations.
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- Executive Communication: Draft high-impact briefs, policy documents, strategy papers, and presentation materials tailored for senior executives, governing boards, and Ministers.
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- Stakeholder Engagement & Influence: Build robust cross-functional relationships, facilitate strategic discussions, negotiate outcomes, and align stakeholders around agency priorities.
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- Strategy Implementation:



Translate high-level strategic objectives into structured, deliverable action plans and support change implementation across the organisation.
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Key Selection Criteria

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- Strategic & Critical Thinking: Proven ability to unpack complex issues and formulate sound strategic recommendations.
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- Data Analysis & Excel Modeling: Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical capability, including intermediate to advanced Excel modeling skills.
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- Executive Written & Verbal Communication: Demonstrated track record of writing high-level briefing papers and presentations for executives, boards, or Ministers.
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- Stakeholder Alignment: Proven success negotiating outcomes and facilitating cross-functional alignment with diverse stakeholders.
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- Implementation & Change Support: Experience translating high-level strategy into tangible delivery frameworks and driving change.
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- Prior experience developing policy and strategic papers within a public sector, government, or regulatory workplace.
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- Demonstrated experience with change management methodologies and governance reporting frameworks.
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At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

📌 Assistant Director - Strategy (Design Strategist) (Victoria)
🏢 Randstad
📍 Victoria