Chief Enterprise Strategist

About the Position

The Director Strategy, Economics, Insights and Reporting plays a pivotal role in shaping the organization's enterprise direction by leading the development of long-range strategy, delivering enterprise reporting, integrating performance intelligence and providing robust, system-level advice to guide decision-making.

Leading the Strategy, Economics, Insights & Reporting team, the role brings together strategic foresight, planning, engagement and enterprise reporting and messaging into a consolidated capability that supports senior leaders and guides agency decision-making. The role provides a helicopter view across key strategic functions, connecting disparate data, planning and delivery activities into a unified, insight-rich performance narrative.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate the organization'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 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 vision and outcomes.
• Establish and continuously improve enterprise performance measurement and evaluation frameworks.
• Provide strategic foresight through scenario modelling and risk-informed planning.
• Steward the insight ecosystem – connecting data holders, surfacing strategic questions and reducing duplication.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to publish research that contributes to policy debate and establishes the organization as a thought leader.
• Partner with agencies to ensure the organization is positioned to respond to and influence national policy agendas.
• Represent the organization in external forums and participate in relevant communities of practice to stay informed of best practices.
• Build strategic capability across the organization 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 required for this position.

Qualifications and Experience

• A post-graduate qualification in economics, strategy, data science 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 credibility in domestic and international forums.
• Proven capability to lead cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments.

All work will be performed in accordance with:

• the APS Values, Code of Conduct and Employment Principles.
• WHS obligations, taking responsibility for own health and safety and that of others.
• the organization's risk management framework and relevant legislation.

Why Work With Us?

We offer excellent conditions, including:

• Generous superannuation.
• A modern work environment.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Provider.
• Flexible working arrangements to balance work and personal life.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and supports staff to reach their full potential. We encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability.

Eligibility

Please note that this opportunity is open only to Australian Citizens. The successful applicant must have or be willing to undergo a security clearance to the level of Baseline as a condition of employment.

To satisfy character requirements, all employees must undergo a police records check.

How to Apply

Please click the 'Apply' button to submit your application. You'll be directed to our application portal which also provides step-by-step instructions to guide you through the application process.

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