Strategic Advisor

4 days ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Australian Prudential Regulation Authority Full time

The role

The Strategic Advisor, reporting to the Head of Strategy, will play a key role in providing strategic services to either the Superannuation, Life Insurance or Private Health Insurance industry. You will drive the development of the Industry Plan that is aligned to and supports APRA's annual corporate plan. In addition, you will undertake strategic research and analysis to inform decision-making, and support specific strategic initiatives and projects that align with our goals and objectives.

The team

The strategy team plays a pivotal role in supporting strategy development across APRA and sits within the Strategy and Governance Branch of the Chief of Staff and Enterprise Services Division (ChES). ChES plays a vital role in the effective functioning of the organisation and comprises a range of critical functions, including strategy and governance, corporate affairs, regulatory affairs, finance, project delivery, facilities, and people and culture. These functions are essential to the smooth operation of the organisation and enable APRA to focus on achieving its strategic objectives and fulfill its purpose.

Key responsibilities

  • Driving the development of relevant Industry Plans (endorsed by relevant Industry Groups), ensuring alignment with APRA's corporate plan priorities;
  • Providing thought leadership and strategic insights to help shape industry positioning and decision-making;
  • Facilitating relevant Industry prioritisation workshops and cross-functional discussions to engage stakeholders, foster collaboration and innovation, and drive clarity on Industry planning;
  • Developing the relevant Industry Risk Register and market scan and presenting to relevant Industry Group;
  • Supporting the launch and implementation of strategic initiatives as required, ensuring smooth execution and stakeholder engagement;
  • Providing quarterly progress monitoring of delivery of the Industry strategic plan;
  • Building relationships with a wide number of APRA colleagues to ensure collaboration and alignment with APRA's strategic objectives;
  • Assist Industry Groups / Chairs with agendas and content for internal industry conferences and external industry engagements, as required.

About you

  • Strategic mindset;
  • Significant experience in at least one of Superannuation, Life Insurance or Private Health Insurance industries;
  • Well-developed communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills;
  • Ability to manage the needs and expectations of a variety of stakeholders;
  • Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and demands for time;
  • Openness to learning and adapting in a dynamic environment;
  • A supportive and inclusive working style and the ability to work with interstate and blended team;
  • Excellent attention to detail.

To work with us, you must be an Australian citizen with eligibility to gain a Baseline Security clearance through the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency.

About APRA

Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) was established in 1998 as an independent statutory authority that supervises almost 1,200 financial institutions that manage $8.6 trillion in assets for Australians across the banking, insurance and superannuation sectors. In overseeing the safety, competitiveness and stability of the financial system, we seek to recruit, develop and retain highly skilled professionals, who want to help shape financial services and protect the financial wellbeing of the Australian community. Our employee base of almost 900 come predominantly from the commercial financial services industry or other government agencies; as such, we have the feel of a small corporate organisation that can work flexibly and with agility.

Why Work for APRA

We recognise the skills, experience and commitment that our staff bring to their professional lives, and we seek to reward them accordingly. We also recognise that for our staff to be able to perform at their best, we need to ensure that they are able to bring their best selves to work. Our commitment to wellbeing is having engaged people supported by resilient leaders within a values-aligned culture. At APRA, we're committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, feels valued and respected. We aspire to attract and foster diversity of background, thought, and experience, recognising that a broad range of perspectives, approaches and ideas makes us stronger, and better enables us to meet our obligation to protect the financial wellbeing of the Australian community. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please inform at application stage so we can do our best to accommodate your requirements.

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