Senior Strategy and Continuous Improvement Specialist

• Strategy and Continuous Improvement
• 2 x Permanent roles
• CBD Based
• Start ASAP
• Paying up to $185,000 Package
• Hybrid working model with flexibility to work from home and the office, as agreed with your manager.

My client is looking for experienced Strategy and Continuous Improvement Specialists to join their team. The Enterprise Strategy and Change Department enables the organisation a to deliver on its Corporate Plan by coordinating enterprise strategic planning, governing the enterprise project portfolio, delivering IT-enabled change, and embedding a continuous improvement capability.

As part of this department, the Strategy & Continuous Improvement team plays a central role in shaping the organisations strategic direction and driving operational excellence. These newly created roles will report to the Manager – Strategic Planning, and work closely with the Manager – Continuous Improvement to support enterprise-wide initiatives. While the primary focus is on strategic planning and execution, the roles will flex to support continuous improvement efforts as needed, ensuring balanced delivery across the broader team.

As a Senior Strategy and Continuous Improvement Specialist, you will:

• Partner with senior leaders and business units to shape and deliver enterprise strategy and strategic plans aligned to the organisations long-term direction.
• Support the design and evolution of the Bank's strategic planning framework, strategic decision-making, and performance and governance alignment.
• Conduct structured analysis and research to generate insights, test hypotheses, and inform strategic decision-making.
• Facilitate strategic workshops, planning sessions, and capability uplift initiatives across the organisation.
• Contribute to the development of strategic solutions to complex organisational challenges.
• Support enterprise continuous improvement initiatives on an as-needed basis, working collaboratively with the CI team to embed improvement practices and uplift capability.
• Engage with executives, committees, and governance bodies through high-quality communication and strategic storytelling.
• Help build a high-performing, values-led strategy function that drives clarity, alignment, and impact across the enterprise.

Experience & Expertise

• 6 to 8+ years' experience in business strategy, strategic planning, target operating model and transformation in large, complex institutions.
• Minimum 3 years in strategy / management consulting role at Manager level or equivalent (e.g. Big Four, Tier 1.5, MBB); strong consulting toolkit.
• Experience in financial services or public sector environments (highly regarded).
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to synthesise data, build models (e.g. financial, economic, strategic, decision-making, performance, process), and develop business cases.
• Proven ability to translate strategy into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
• Experience supporting executive-level engagements and strategic initiatives.

Skills & Capabilities

• Proficient at synthesizing a variety of information and data into insights, options, and recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and visual) with the ability to influence and engage across all levels.
• Strong workshop design and facilitation skills (e.g. strategy co-design, strategic planning, process mapping/improvement, capability uplift).
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a high-performing team.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity, learning and adapting quickly, and delivering results in a dynamic environment.
• Understanding of financial services regulation, compliance, and institutional accountability (highly regarded).

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Postgraduate qualifications, e.g. MBA (highly regarded).
• Certifications in Human-Centred Design, Design Thinking, Agile, Lean Six Sigma, or Project/Program Management (e.g. PRINCE2, MSP, PMI) are advantageous but not mandatory.

This is an excellent permanent opportunity to work for an organisation that pride's itself in excellence and hiring the best in market. You will have the opportunity to work across purpose-driven work that shapes the prosperity of Australia and work in a collaborative, high-integrity culture that values excellence, learning, and inclusion. If this role is a fit to your background and experience please apply NOW and you will be contacted for a further discussion, if your profile is deemed a suitable fit.