Strategic Leader for Government Transformation

5 days ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Experis Australia Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a seasoned leader to drive strategic direction and coordination for a high-profile government initiative. This critical role involves shaping and implementing regulatory and data transformation efforts that will enhance operational efficiency and safeguard key stakeholders.

As the Director, Strategy and Coordination, you will be responsible for delivering strategic, operational, and governance support to executive leadership, ensuring alignment with broader policy objectives. This is a unique opportunity to work in a complex regulatory environment, driving engagement, risk management, and decision-making across multiple agencies and jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Strategic Leadership & Coordination: Act as a trusted advisor to the Program Manager, providing strategic insights and operational support. Ensure alignment between objectives, organisational priorities, and stakeholder expectations.
  2. Governance & Decision Support: Oversee governance structures, including preparation for steering committees, executive briefings, and ministerial reporting. Manage risks and issues, ensuring effective escalation and resolution.
  3. Stakeholder & Communication Management: Lead high-level engagement with government agencies, industry bodies, and other key stakeholders. Develop and oversee communication strategies to ensure clear and consistent messaging.
  4. Operational & Delivery Support: Work closely with the PMO to ensure milestones, resources are effectively managed. Support executive-level recruitment, workforce planning, and capability development.
Essential Requirements
  • Extensive experience in the delivery of large, complex initiatives, policy implementation, or public administration.
  • Strong leadership, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills in a complex environment.
  • Experience in risk management, governance, and decision support at an executive level.
  • Highly developed strategic thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to influence and negotiate with senior executives and external stakeholders.


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