Strategic Insights Lead

3 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia City of Sydney Full time

**Division**:Strategic Development & Engagement

**Unit**:Strategy & Urban Analytics
**Section**: Strategy & Urban Analytics
**Salary**: AUD $163,771 - $187,098 per annum plus Superannuation

**Employment status**:Permanent

**Employment arrangement**:Full Time

**Location**:Sydney CBD

**Option to work under a 19-day month arrangement**

**Caring for our city, creating a future for all**

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 - 2050 Continuing the Vision.

Be part of a purpose-led organisation, with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.

We are seeking a Strategic Insights Lead to drive our city’s growth and development by building our real-time data analytics capabilities. This high-impact role requires a forward-thinking individual who can translate complex data into actionable and engaging insights, support the design and evaluation of programs, and shape our economic, cultural, social, and environmental strategies.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Oversee the collection, interpretation, and presentation of diverse data sets, including economic, social, cultural, and environmental metrics.
- Provide expert analysis and strategic advice to guide the development and refinement of organisational strategies, projects and public policies. Align insights with long-term business goals to drive strategic initiatives.
- Develop and maintain advanced business intelligence systems. Ensure real-time data visualisation, analytics, and forecasting tools are robust and effective.
- Build and nurture relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including business, industry, government, and academic sectors.
- Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation within the organisation. Lead data-driven projects and contribute to change management initiatives.
- Ensure senior management and the CEO have access to accurate, actionable insights to inform key decisions.

**What We’re Looking For**:

- Tertiary qualifications in Economics, Statistics, Strategic Planning, Public Policy, or a related field, coupled with substantial experience in a similar role.
- Exceptional ability to think strategically and align insights with business goals.
- Excellent communication skills to craft data-led narratives to senior executives and influence key stakeholders.
- Expertise in managing complex data projects and supporting cross-functional teams.

Play a critical role in shaping the city’s strategic direction with your data-driven insights.

At the City of Sydney you’ll join a dedicated team where individual effort is part of something much bigger - creating great things for our city’s dynamic future**.**

The successful applicant is required to complete a pre-employment health declaration.

**Position description**:View or download the position description

Applications must be submitted online by **11:59pm, Wednesday 16th October**.**

**For further information contact**:Bryn Davies, Manager Economic Strategy on 02 9265 9985.

**A challenging and rewarding career**: Why joining the City of Sydney might be the right move for you.

We offer a teams-based approach to flexibility. Our flexible working benefits include 26 week parental leave, paid partner leave of 6 weeks and paid super for up to 52 weeks of parental leave. You’ll have the opportunity to work a 19-day month with flexible working options.

We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of diverse sexualities and genders to join us.

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