EL1 Design Strategist

EL1 Hybrid Opportunity with a Federal Government Agency

Reasons to Apply At a Glance
Australian Citizenship is required.

• An opportunity to lead high-impact strategic work, influencing organisational priorities and helping drive change across one of Australia's largest government agencies.
• Join a growing Federal Government agency with a strong focus on operational excellence and career development.
• Enjoy flexibility and stability with a hybrid work model, competitive hourly rate, and potential for extension or permanency.

Your New Company
Your organisation delivers a national support system for Australians living with disability, funding essential services tailored to individual needs and helping people achieve their goals. As a growing Federal Government agency focused on operational excellence, this role offers a chance to contribute to meaningful initiatives and take your career to the next level.
Your New Role
You will be responsible for:

• Leading strategic analysis and insight development to support business priorities, strategic decision-making and organisational outcomes.
• Solving complex organisational challenges by conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis and developing evidence-based recommendations.
• Partnering with senior stakeholders and executives to shape strategic initiatives, influence decision-making and drive alignment across the Agency.
• Preparing high-quality briefings, presentations and strategic communications for executives, governance bodies and ministerial audiences.
• Driving the implementation of strategic priorities, leading complex projects and embedding change initiatives across the organisation.

What You Will Need to SucceedThe successful applicant will demonstrate:

• Strong strategic analysis and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify insights and develop evidence-based recommendations.
• Advanced quantitative and qualitative analytical capabilities, including experience using data to support decision-making and business outcomes.
• Exceptional written communication skills, with experience preparing executive briefings, strategic papers and high-level presentations.
• Proven stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships and work effectively with senior leaders and executives.
• Experience leading strategic projects, driving organisational change and delivering outcomes within complex environments.

The Logistics
Contract until 31st December 2026 (with a strong view for extension or permanency).Hybrid working arrangement.Daily rate of $602.55 + super.Opportunity available in Richmond, VICAustralian Citizenship is required.
What Youll Get in Return

• An opportunity to progress your career with a large Federal Government agency.
• Work-from-home flexibility and a hot desk office environment.
• A positive and open working culture.
• Weekly pay cycle.
• Online timesheet submission and approval.
• Nominated superannuation fund.

What You Need to Do Now
If this role sounds like something youd be interested in pursuing, click Apply Now or forward your current CV to noah.keeley@hays.com.au . Please include a short summary outlining your suitability for the role.
If this role doesnt quite suit you, but youre interested in exploring new opportunities, please contact us to arrange a confidential discussion about your career.

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