Are you ready for an opportunity to drive high value strategic projects, work closely with senior leaders, and contribute to solving real business problems?

Do you value a senior strategy role where you can make a meaningful difference in managing the State's parks and protecting the natural environment for all Victorians?

...if so, we look forward to your application!

The successful applicant for the role of Senior Strategy Manager will:

• Lead key strategic projects to address real challenges across the organisation in delivery of enabling capabilities, including fixed and mobile assets, technology, learning and development, and logistics
• Be an excellent communicator, experienced problem-solver and highly effective manager of stakeholders at all levels and across divisions and functions
• Draw on several years experience in similar strategy roles (industry, consulting, and/or government) to build capability across the team in achieving impactful outcomes from strategy projects
• Work in a newly created team with a small and dynamic group of focused strategy professionals driving a high priority pipeline of initiatives across the Infrastructure and Resources Division

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Strong strategy experience - Strong ability to understand a complex problem, identify key issues, structure a plan, generate insights, and develop strategic options with evidence and rigor. Experience in a strategy function - either in-house or in a firm specialising in strategy will be extremely beneficial.
• Experience in asset management will be well regarded but not essential.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at midnight on Tuesday, 11 March 2024.

Other relevant information:

For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.