Adviser, Business Strategy

Company description:

Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) is an integrated transport infrastructure and precincts planning project that will deliver a 90km rail line linking every major train service from the Frankston Line to the Werribee Line via Melbourne Airport, as well as investment in the suburbs, better connecting Victorians to jobs, retail, education, health services and each other. Suburban Rail Loop Authority (SRLA) is the statutory body established to plan all elements of the project, procure builders, develop structure planning for SRL Precincts and oversee construction and the other changes that will help transform Melbourne and Victoria.

SRL is more than a rail project. It's a once-in-a-generation opportunity to plan for and prepare our city and state to meet the needs of future Victorians, and we can't do it alone. We are on the lookout for people with drive, expertise, fresh ideas and new perspectives to deliver Victoria's biggest ever infrastructure project. You will be part of history in the making, and while we're at it, we will be shaping your future too.

Job description:

About the opportunity

Please note, this is a 6 month opportunity.

The Adviser, Business Strategy will support the Business Strategy team in the successful delivery of organisational change processes to ensure the Suburban Rail Loop Authority (SRLA) organisational structures and workforce are optimised as the project progresses from the procurement phase of Major Works Packages to the delivery phase.

You will engage with a range of internal and external stakeholders and assist the Lead, Business Strategy to confirm the future SRLA organisational structure and workforce requirements, helping deliver the frameworks and processes necessary for the related changes to occur.

The role will report to the Lead, Business Strategy and provide strong organisational, communication and administrative support, including project coordination.

Key accountabilities:

1. Provide quality assurance for project briefs and papers that support decision making by the Executive Director, Business Strategy, COO, CEO, the Executive Leadership Team and the Board.
2. Support the Lead, Business Strategy in delivering change processes to support the transition to new organisational structures, including consultation, project governance, communications, stakeholder engagement, and employee support programs.
3. Provide administrative support and help develop written materials to inform executive decision making and resolve issues as they arise.
4. Attend and support the Business Strategy Executive Steering Group meetings and any other governance committees in line with their terms of reference. This includes drafting agendas, recording actions and decisions and managing the meeting schedule.
5. Manage multiple inboxes, triaging requests as required.

Why join us?

• An emphasis on work / life balance
• High-performing team environment
• Equal opportunity employer
• Personal & Professional development opportunities
• Committed to safety & wellbeing
• Training & development opportunities

How to apply

Please include a Cover Letter and Resume. We want to know why you want to work for Suburban Rail Loop Authority, why you are interested in the role, and, taking into account the Key Selection Criteria as a whole, how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications are applicable to the role.

To access the Position Description, click here

Applications close 11:59 pm - Monday, 25th August 2025

Please note, appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.

Our People Strategy and Gender Equality Action Plan are designed to enhance diversity in our workplace through targeted attraction strategies. If you have any questions related to recruitment, please feel free to reach out to the recruitment adviser or hiring manager mentioned in the position description.

For individuals with disabilities requiring adjustments during the recruitment process, our Inclusion team is here to provide support. The inclusion mailbox ) is specifically for those seeking further information about targeted recruitment strategies and for individuals with disabilities requiring adjustments. Please contact us, and we will ensure your needs are met during the application and recruitment process.

SRLA is committed to providing a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and partners consistent with its obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act). To support this, SRLA recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated.