Manager, Strategy and Performance

Location: Melbourne

Work Type: Full-time | Flexible Hybrid Working

Shape strategic direction and drive impact in a national reform environment.
Join a purpose-led organisation transforming vocational education across Australia's mining and automotive sectors.

About the Role

As Manager, Strategy and Performance, you’ll play a pivotal role in steering AUSMASA’s strategic planning, performance reporting, and enterprise-level insights. Reporting to the Executive Director, Corporate Services and Operations, you’ll work closely with the CEO and Executive Team to drive alignment across strategic priorities, inform high-level decision-making, and deliver meaningful, data-informed reporting to the Board and government stakeholders.

You’ll lead the development and refinement of AUSMASA’s Strategic Plan, manage performance frameworks and enterprise dashboards, and coordinate complex internal planning processes. As the strategic engine behind AUSMASA’s reporting and planning ecosystem, your work will directly influence outcomes at the highest level.

Key Focus Areas

Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of AUSMASA’s Strategic Plan

Provide strategic advice to the CEO and Executive Team on alignment, delivery risks, and progress

Coordinate annual planning cycles, integrating strategic objectives with budgets, workforce planning, and delivery

Oversee the organisation’s performance framework and dashboards, shifting the focus from activity to impact

Prepare high-quality strategic reports for the Board, CEO, and government, ensuring clarity, insight, and alignment

Coordinate inputs across executive portfolios, and drive cohesive internal policy and planning frameworks

About You

You’re a strategic thinker with a strong grasp of enterprise performance, planning, and reporting. You bring credibility, attention to detail, and a confident advisory style that supports senior leaders in making informed, insight-driven decisions.

You bring:

Minimum 5 years' experience in strategic planning, performance reporting, policy, or executive advisory roles

Proven success in leading strategy execution or organisational performance at a senior level

Strong writing and editing skills across board papers, executive briefings, and government reports

Advanced skills in Power BI (or similar tools) and the ability to translate data into strategic insight

Confidence in advising Executive Teams and Boards on performance risks and progress

A collaborative, proactive mindset with experience influencing without formal authority

Desirable:

Familiarity with DEWR performance reporting or grant acquittals

Experience developing strategic plans and internal performance policies

An understanding of vocational education, workforce development, or national skills policy

Why Join AUSMASA?

• Play a lead role in shaping national workforce strategy and reform

• Influence strategic decision-making at the highest levels

• Be part of a dynamic, values-driven team with a strong sense of purpose

• Enjoy flexible, hybrid working and a culture of trust and collaboration

Be part of something bigger.

Apply now to help drive AUSMASA’s strategic vision and performance agenda across two of Australia's most vital sectors.