Director Strategy, Economics, Insights and Reporting

Director Strategy, Economics, Insights and Reporting role at Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA). The role leads the development of long-range strategy, enterprise reporting, and performance intelligence to guide agency decision-making. It sits at the intersection of strategy, economics, insights and reporting, providing a helicopter view across key strategic functions and delivering an insight-rich performance narrative for the CEO, Executive and leadership.

Leading the Strategy, Economics, Insights & Reporting team, the role integrates strategic foresight, planning, engagement and enterprise reporting into a consolidated capability that supports AFSA's vision and outcomes.

A$140,724.00/yr - A$166,556.00/yr

You will enjoy excellent conditions including:

• Access to Employee Assistance Provider.
• Flexibility to balance work and personal life (including working from home arrangements and flexible start and finish times where applicable).

• Lead the development and integration of AFSA's long-range enterprise strategy and planning frameworks.
• Deliver high-quality internal and external reporting, including the Corporate Plan.
• Interpret complex data and policy signals and provide system-level advice to guide agency positioning.
• Offer authoritative guidance on economic trends, and the feasibility and implications of strategic directions.
• Develop insights to inform strategic messaging and support the communication of AFSA's vision and outcomes.
• Establish and continuously improve enterprise performance measurement and evaluation frameworks.
• Provide strategic foresight through scenario modelling and risk-informed planning.
• Steward AFSA's insight ecosystem – connecting data holders, surfacing strategic questions and reducing duplication.
• Collaborate with internal teams and the academic community to publish research that contributes to policy debate and establishes AFSA as a thought leader in regulation and financial services.
• Partner with agencies such as Treasury, Finance, and APSC to ensure AFSA is positioned to respond to and influence national policy agendas.
• Represent AFSA in external forums and participate in relevant communities of practice to ensure the agency remains informed of best practices in data analytics and economic modelling.
• Build strategic capability across the organisation by modelling analytical rigour, collaboration, and clear direction.
• Lead a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team with a shared commitment to integrity, evidence-based decision-making, and public service outcomes.

Travel will be a requirement for the role.

• Post-graduate qualifications in economics, strategy, data science, business administration or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in public sector strategy, performance reporting or regulatory reform.
• High-level critical thinking and policy modelling capabilities.
• Strong track record in senior stakeholder engagement and executive advising.
• Demonstrated established credibility in both domestic and international forums.
• Proven capability to lead and integrate cross-functional teams in fast-paced, high-trust environments.

• All duties performed in accordance with the APS Values, Code of Conduct and Employment Principles.
• WHS obligations, taking responsibility for health and safety and that of others.
• AFSA's risk management framework and relevant legislation, including guiding others to identify and mitigate foreseeable risks.
• Must be an Australian citizen; willingness to undergo security clearance to Baseline level and police records check as a condition of employment.

Applications close Thursday 18 September 2025 at 11:59 PM AEST.

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