The position of Manager Office of Executive Strategy is accountable to and works closely with the Executive Advisor and CEO and manages the staff within the Office of Executive Strategy (OES). This position requires a combination of corporate experience, leadership skills, and strategic thinking to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the OES. It requires a high level of problem solving, exceptional organisational, risk and project skills and the ability to handle multiple projects and tasks within a confidential context.

The Manager Office of Executive Strategy is responsible for managing relevant governance groups and compliance with the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) Grant Agreement. They will identify and monitor strategic risk and undertake proactive problem-solving activities that may include system changes, changes to expenditure, changes to processes and audits of identified areas within the company. Their primary deliverables include preparation for the annual year in review meeting, coordination of the Annual Report and the Annual Corporate Governance Statement. They are also the steward of risk and performance and will support the implementation of the company risk framework and coordinate progress reporting against the Strategic and Business Plans of the company and the Grant Performance Framework of DEWR. The position will be required to promote and support the vision of the Board, the outcomes of the Vocational Education and Training (VET) Reform program and ensure robust compliance, positive governance, fiscal responsibility and adherence to federal requirements.



The position is required to build and maintain strong relationships with all staff within the company.

Responsibilities

In partnership with internal stakeholders and external service providers, with the intent of ensuring compliance with relevant legislative, grant and company compliance obligations, the Manager of the Office of Executive Strategy will:

- Work on CEO projects and activities, requiring work across the company, its processes and systems and finances.
- Work closely with the Executive Advisor, CEO and other Executives to support the company.
- Manage the Office of Executive Strategy and associated human and financial resources.
- Act as an escalation point for urgent, complex or highly sensitive risk and compliance issues, determining appropriate responses and the need for escalation to the Executive Advisor and or CEO.
- Actively solve problems and provide guidance for the Executive Advisor and CEO.
- Manage the Board and other governance groups by coordinating the drafting of papers, minutes, paper packs, submissions, briefings, presentations and correspondence at the request of the Executive Advisor and CEO.
- Manage compliance, performance and risk by preparing for the annual year in review meeting and coordinating the Annual Report, Annual Corporate Governance Statement and Progress Reports and company performance metrics.




- Lead internal audit activities to proactively manage risk for the company.
- Other reasonable duties as may be required.

Selection Criteria

Essential

- Demonstrated experience at a senior management level.
- Excellent problem-solving skills using systems thinking.
- Ability to assess systems, contracts risk and compliance to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
- Demonstrated experience in managing a team.
- Ability to project manage multiple priorities at any given time, with an eye for detail.
- Experience dealing with confidential and sensitive information.
- Demonstrated ability to be flexible, adaptable and responsive to changing priorities and work items.
- Experience working within service-focused private companies.

Desirable

- Experience working in a fast-paced dynamic environment supporting multiple stakeholders.
- A working understanding ofone or more of the following work environments:

1. Project management
2. Risk and compliance
3. Governance.

- Experience working within service-focused private companies.
- How to apply

Your application should include a CV/Resume of no more than 4 pages and a Cover Letter of no more than 2 pages. The Cover Letter should not repeat information contained in the CV but specifically address the ‘essential’ Key Selection Criteria. Any queries should be directed to the HR and Recruitment Officer at ••••@publicskillsaustralia.org.au. Applications close at midnight, Thursday 5 November 2026.

Applications will be processed as they are received, interviews and appointment may occur before the end date.

📌 Manager Office of Executive Strategy (Melbourne)
🏢 Public Skills Australia
📍 Melbourne