Senior Manager – Strategy & Risk

Melbourne | National Agribusiness & Industry Organisation

- Lead enterprise strategy, planning and risk
- Partner with senior executives and the Board on strategic decisions
- Contribute to the long-term success of an important Australian industry

This firm is a highly respected national organisation supporting Australia's agricultural sector, playing an important role in advancing industry development, sustainability and long-term success.

The Senior Manager, Strategy & Risk will lead the development and implementation of organisational strategy, alongside enterprise risk, compliance and governance frameworks. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the role will provide trusted, evidence-based advice to senior executives and the Board, ensuring strategic priorities, investments and organisational decisions are informed by robust analysis, performance insights and effective risk management.

Key responsibilities include:

- Lead the development, implementation and ongoing review of the organisation's enterprise strategy ensuring alignment with industry needs.
- Translate strategic objectives into clear priorities, outcomes and implementation roadmaps to guide planning, resource allocation and investment.
- Lead environmental scanning, strategic analysis and scenario planning to identify emerging trends, risks and opportunities.
- Lead enterprise risk, compliance, and governance frameworks to support effective decision-making.




- Evaluate organisational performance and the effectiveness of strategic investments.
- Partner with senior stakeholders to strengthen strategic alignment, accountability and organisational effectiveness.

We are seeking an accomplished strategy professional with robust commercial judgement, analytical capability and the confidence to engage and influence senior stakeholders.

You will bring:

- Significant experience in corporate strategy, enterprise strategy or management consulting.
- Strong commercial and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex issues into practical recommendations.
- Strong knowledge of enterprise risk, governance, compliance and assurance frameworks.
- Demonstrated experience in leading strategic planning , performance evaluation and improvement initiatives.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.

Experience across agribusiness, agriculture, food production or other complex industry environments will be highly regarded, although direct sector experience is not essential.

Importantly, this is a strategy-led appointment, requiring a commercially minded professional who can integrate risk and governance considerations into broader strategic decision-making.

This is an opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction of a respected national organisation, working across a diverse stakeholder environment and supporting the long-term sustainability and success of Australia's agricultural sector.

📌 Senior Strategy Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Grant Executive Search
📍 Melbourne