Senior Strategist, Business Planning & Strategy

• Role type: Secondment, f ixed term full time until early May 2026
• Pay Scale: Senior Officer Level 1
• Reports to: Sofia Adams, Acting Team Leader, Business Planning & Strategy
• Role location: Footscray
• Applications close: Wednesday 2 July
  
  

The opportunity

Due to an internal movement, we now have this exciting opportunity available!

In this role, you will be a key contributor to the Business Planning and Strategy Team. You will lead the development of priority strategies and business plans, working collaboratively across the enterprise. This includes bringing in external insights, evaluating and advising on external trends, and transforming our strategic intent into tangible initiatives through strategy pathways, corporate plans, and business plans.

Relationship building is key to this role. You will work closely with key internal stakeholders, government and external partners, to ensure GWW is a sought after and respected participant in the development of key Government policies, strategies, and plans.

If you are looking to make a difference and contribute to GWW’s vision of being an exceptional service provider that puts customers first and benefits the community, apply today!

Responsibilities

• Lead components of strategy implementation pathway development in collaboration with the business and ensure they are fit-for purpose
• Contribute to the development of the Annual Board Strategy Day – setting the strategic direction for the year ahead
• Evaluate and be a trusted advisor regarding emerging policy expectations and regulatory reform relevant to GWW
• Scan for external insights on emerging issues and highlight key trends and insights that impact GWW’s strategic direction
  
  

Skills & Experience

• A tertiary qualification in a related discipline
• Involvement in driving strategic intent into action including the implementation of innovative outcomes that provide business value
• Outstanding people and stakeholder engagement skills complemented by excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to influence decision making and action
• Having a curious mindset with experience in working with diverse data points and information, combined with the ability to identify trends, insights and draw out recommendations around risk, opportunities, and actions
• Experience in strategy or policy development within the water, utilities, research, or government sector would be highly regarded.
  
  

For a copy of the Position Description - contact Michelle Thorp, TA Consultant on MS Teams.

Application Process:

Have a chat with your people leader and let them know you are looking to apply and reach out to the hiring manager to find out more!

Once you are ready to apply, include your resume, and cover letter (no more than 1 page), and address the following –

• your experience in the water sector and policy/ environmental policy experience
  
  

For more information about this role please contact: Sofia Adams (Acting Team Leader, Business Planning & Strategy) or Michelle Thorp (TA Consultant) on MS Teams.