Assistant Director I Sttrategy and Performance

UM Holdings; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Aboriginal Hostels Limited (AHL) is seeking an experienced Assistant Director, Strategy and Performance to join the Transformation Office in Sydney. This 12-month role will translate the 10-year strategy into practical action, working with senior leaders and project teams to sequence initiatives and manage capacity and risk.

You will provide trusted strategic advice, monitor progress against milestones, report to the Executive and Board, and mentor team members to build capability across the

Qualifications

• Hold or obtain relevant qualifications
• Be an Australian citizen
• Undergo a satisfactory National Criminal History Check prior to engagement
• Meet fitness for duty requirements prior to engagement
• Hold and maintain a working with children check in the relevant state

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sequencing of major initiatives to manage capacity, risk and change impact.
• Provide high-quality strategic advice and input into the implementation of initiatives set out in the Strategy and Transformation Plan.
• Monitor progress against milestones and outcomes and report to the Executive and Board.
• Support development of evidence-based proposals for future investment aligned with the 10-year strategy.
• Work collaboratively with project and business teams to deliver successful outcomes.
• Provide day-to-day supervision, guidance and mentoring to team members.

Job description

Assistant Director I Sttrategy and Performance

Help turn our 10-year strategy into action

Our 10-year strategy sets an ambitious direction for Aboriginal Hostels Limited (AHL). Now we need the right people to help bring it to life. This is a non-ongoing opportunity for 12 months.

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Director, Strategy and Performance to join our Transformation Office and help drive the implementation of our strategy across the organisation. This is a high-impact role for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of strategy, delivery and people. You’ll work with senior leaders, business areas and project teams to turn strategic priorities into practical action — helping determine what needs to happen, when it needs to happen and what it will take to deliver.

You’ll provide trusted strategic advice, coordinate the sequencing of major initiatives, identify and manage capacity and risk, and help the organisation respond to changing priorities and impacts.

You’ll also have a key role in ensuring we know whether our strategy is delivering. You’ll monitor progress, identify emerging issues and opportunities, and provide clear, evidence-based reporting and advice to the Executive and Board.

The key duties of the position include:

We’re looking for someone who can see the bigger picture, make sense of complexity and turn strategy into action.

You will bring:

• Support the development and implementation of the AHL Transformation Plan inline with the AHL Strategy.
• Provide program and project coordination to sequencing initiatives to manage capacity, risk, and change impact.
• Support and input into the development of evidence-based proposal for future investment linked to AHL 10-year strategy that align with government priorities.
• Provide high-quality strategic advice and input into the implementation of initiatives set out in the AHL Strategy. Monitor and report on progress against agreed milestones and outcomes within the Strategy and Transformation Plan including the development of tools and resources to enable the delivery and evaluation of initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with project and business teams to deliver successful outcomes.
• Provide day-to-day supervision, guidance and mentoring to team members and boarder AHL teams to support capability development and performance outcomes.
• Provide regular reporting to the Executive, Board and Committees of the Board as required.
• Be an Australian Citizen
• Undergo a Satisfactory National Criminal History Check (prior to engagement)
• Meet Fitness for Duty requirements (prior to engagement)
• Hold or obtain relevant qualifications
• Hold and maintain, working with children check in the relevant state.