Director of Strategy

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Director of Strategy - STC
About Our Client
The North East Link State Tolling Corporation (STC) is at the forefront of Victoria’s largest road transport project – the North East Link. As a statutory corporation, STC is committed to becoming the best-in-class transport asset owner-operator, contributing to the government’s vision of sustainable investment in the Victorian transport network. Guided by values of Collaboration, Innovation, Honesty, and Respect, STC offers a respectful, flexible, and inclusive workplace.
About The Role
As the Director of Strategy you will report to the CEO and will play a pivotal role in shaping the long-term vision of STC and will drive strategic lead the development and execution of strategic plans, ensuring the organisation remains agile and responsive in the ever-evolving transport industry initiatives for organisational growth and success. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development and execution of strategic plans, ensuring the organisation remains agile and responsive in the ever-evolving transport industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic thinking and planning for emerging commercial returns, specialist capabilities, and economic value to the State.
• Lead the program to assess broader strategies to enhance STC’s balance sheet, guiding longer-term investments, and targeting future priorities.
• Develop actionable insights to drive business growth and competitive advantage, aligning with STC’s vision and purpose.
• Provide high-level strategic and policy advice to senior decision-makers (CEO, Board, Ministers) on STC’s operations.
• Collaborate with the Executive to embed strategies in STC’s broader planning documents and ensure alignment with the organisation’s vision.

Soft Skills

• Communicate with Impact: Convey information effectively through various mediums, ensuring key messages are understood.
• Flexibility and Adaptability: Adjust approaches with changing priorities, open to acquiring new skills, and adapt to new ways of working.
• Lead and Navigate Change: Identify long-term organizational change, focusing on the wider political, social, and environmental context.
• Outcomes Thinking: Think innovatively to create better public value and establish effective measures for government activities.
• Working Collaboratively: Build trust, set common goals, and share control and responsibility with peers, external partners, and the community.

Desirables

• 10+ years’ experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or a high-level public sector role.
• Tertiary qualifications in business, economics, finance, or a related field.

Reports to: CEO
Direct Reports: Not applicable
Grade: PESES-2
Position Status: Full-time, ongoing
Location: Level 7, 80 Collins Street, Melbourne
Salary: Aligned with Victorian Independent Remuneration Tribunal guidelines
STC is committed to providing a fair and equitable workplace, and encourages applicants from diverse groups to apply. The position description is indicative and subject to change based on organisational goals and priorities. Applicants must undergo background checks and be an Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents. Re-employment restrictions apply to recipients of VPS voluntary departure packages, and a probation period of up to six months applies to successful applicants. STC prioritizes the health, wellbeing, and development of its employees

• Oversee strategic thinking and planning for emerging commercial returns, specialist capabilities, and economic value to the State.
• Lead the program to assess broader strategies to enhance STC’s balance sheet, guiding longer-term investments, and targeting future priorities.
• Develop actionable insights to drive business growth and competitive advantage, aligning with STC’s vision and purpose.
• Provide high-level strategic and policy advice to senior decision-makers (CEO, Board, Ministers) on STC’s operations.
• Collaborate with the Executive to embed strategies in STC’s broader planning documents and ensure alignment with the organisation’s vision