Director Strategy, Economics, Insights And Reporting

The key duties of the position include
The Director Strategy, Economic, Insights and Reporting, Strategic Insights plays a pivotal role in setting AFSA'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 agency decision-making.
The role leads the Strategy, Economics, Insights & Reporting team and brings together strategic foresight, planning, engagement and enterprise reporting and messaging into a consolidated capability that supports the CEO, Executive and broader leadership cohort. The role provides a helicopter view across key strategic functions, connecting disparate data, planning and delivery activities into a unified, insight-rich performance narrative.
The key duties of the position include
Lead the development and integration of AFSA's long range enterprise strategy and planning frameworks.
Delivery high-quality internal and external reporting, including the Corporate Plan.
Interpret complex data and policy signals and provide system-level advice to guide agency 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 AFSA's vision and outcomes.
Establish and continuously improve enterprise performance measurement and evaluation frameworks.
Provide strategic foresight through scenario modelling and risk-informed planning.
Steward AFSA's insight ecosystem - connecting data holders, surfacing strategic questions and reducing duplication.
Collaborate with internal teams and the academic community to publish research that contributes to policy debate and establishes AFSA as a thought leader in regulation and financial services.
Partner with agencies such as Treasury, Finance, and APSC to ensure AFSA is positioned to respond to and influence national policy agendas.
Represent AFSA in external forums and participate in relevant communities of practice to ensure the agency remains informed of best practices in data analytics and economic modelling.
Build strategic capability across the organisation 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 a requirement for the role.
Qualifications and Experience
Post-graduate qualifications in economics, strategy, data science, business administration 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 established credibility in both domestic and international forums
Proven capability to lead and integrate cross-functional teams in fast-paced, high-trust environments.
Why AFSA?
You will enjoy excellent conditions including:
Generous superannuation (15.4%)
A modern work environment
Access to Employee Assistance Provider
Flexibility to balance work and personal life (including working from home arrangements and flexible start and finish times where applicable).
We are a workplace committed to providing an environment that values diversity and supports staff to reach their full potential. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability.
At AFSA we encourage every employee balance their family commitments and personal interests with flexible working options.
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