General Manager Strategy and Impact

Lotterywest; Perth; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purpose-led influence

Flexible working environment

Four weeks annual leave with option to

Additional public service holidays

Professional and executive development

Wellbeing program

Volunteering leave

Fitness Passport

Subiaco location with public transport

Job summary

Lotterywest is seeking a General Manager Strategy & Impact in Western Australia to lead enterprise strategy, performance, data and insights, and corporate affairs. This SES role reports to the CEO and forms part of the Executive Leadership Team, shaping Lotterywest's future direction and maximising its long-term impact for Western Australians.

You will drive strategic planning, performance measurement and organisational transformation, partnering with the Board and senior leaders to deliver

Qualifications

• Proven track record developing and implementing enterprise strategy with stakeholder engagement.
• Experience leading executive level teams and driving large-scale transformation.
• Ability to translate data insights into strategic actions.
• Strong communication, governance and public sector stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and monitoring of Lotterywest's strategic direction and enterprise priorities.
• Drive a high-performance culture through integrated planning, performance reporting, evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Provide strategic advice on emerging trends, opportunities, risks and changes in the operating environment that may impact organisational performance and sustainability.
• Champion the use of data, analytics and insights to inform decision-making and improve organisational outcomes.
• Lead Lotterywest's corporate affairs, brand, communications and reputation functions to strengthen public trust and stakeholder confidence.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships across government, industry, community and philanthropic sectors.
• Support enterprise-wide transformation initiatives that enhance organisational capability, effectiveness and impact.
• Foster a values-led culture that promotes innovation, collaboration, inclusion and accountability.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Enterprise strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Data analytics

Performance measurement

Change management

Governance

Job description

As the only Government owned and operated lottery in Australia, Lotterywest is unique. We have supported the community for over 90 years with the purpose of operating a responsible and sustainable lottery that leaves an enduring positive impact for WA.

Lotterywest is also the employing agency for Healthway, the only State Government department dedicated to health promotion. For over 30 years, Healthway has funded projects and research to inspire Western Australians to live healthier lives.

Job Profile

1x Senior Executive Service (SES) three-year Fixed term Full-Time opportunity (with the possibility of extension)

Applications close Wednesday 18 November 2026 at 9.30AM

Lotterywest is seeking a leader with a demonstrated track record developing and implementing enterprise-wide strategy, influencing complex stakeholder environments and delivering transformational outcomes that create lasting organisational and community impact.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and as key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the General Manager Strategy & Impact plays a critical role in shaping Lotterywest's future direction and maximising its long-term impact for Western Australians.

The role provides strategic leadership across enterprise strategy, organisational performance, data and insights, evaluation, corporate affairs, reputation, partnerships and stakeholder engagement. Working closely with the Board, Executive Leadership Team and external stakeholders, you will drive a coordinated and evidence-based approach to strategic planning, performance measurement, innovation and organisational transformation.

As General Manager Strategy & Impact, you will:

Lead the development, implementation and monitoring of Lotterywest's strategic direction and enterprise priorities.

Drive a high-performance culture through integrated planning, performance reporting, evaluation and continuous improvement.

Provide strategic advice on emerging trends, opportunities, risks and changes in the operating environment that may impact organisational performance and sustainability.

Champion the use of data, analytics and insights to inform decision-making and improve organisational outcomes.

Lead Lotterywest's corporate affairs, brand, communications and reputation functions to strengthen public trust and stakeholder confidence.

Build and maintain strategic partnerships across government, industry, community and philanthropic sectors.

Support enterprise-wide transformation initiatives that enhance organisational capability, effectiveness and impact.

Foster a values-led culture that promotes innovation, collaboration, inclusion and accountability.

This role offers a unique opportunity to influence outcomes at a state-wide level and contribute to the delivery of meaningful social and community impact for Western Australians.

What we Offer

Being part of Australia's only government-owned lottery comes with significant responsibility and a unique sense of purpose.

At Lotterywest, commercial success directly supports better outcomes for the Western Australian community. You will join an organisation where strong leadership, public trust and positive impact are inseparable.

Our employee benefits include:

Purpose-led work with enterprise-wide influence

A flexible working environment

Four weeks annual leave, with the ability to purchase additional leave

Additional public service holidays

Professional and executive development opportunities

An active employee wellbeing program

Quarterly volunteering leave

Access to Fitness Passport membership

A central Subiaco location with excellent public transport access and end-of-trip facilities

Sounds like you?

If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process, please contact: [e-mail]

Other Important Information

Suitable applicants may be considered for future similar employment opportunities during the next twelve (12) months at Lotterywest.

The recommended applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment screening process prior to appointment. This includes provision of a current National Police Certificate that is less than six months old, declaration of any previous discipline or misconduct findings or allegations, and the verification of claims made throughout the recruitment process.

To work with us, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.

Substantive Statement

Lotterywest and Healthway are committed to building a hopeful, healthy, connected and sustainable community life for all Western Australians. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and strive to create environments where everyone feels respected, welcomed, supported and empowered to thrive.

We believe that a diverse workforce brings unique strengths, perspectives and experiences that are essential to our success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and community culture that encourages employees to be themselves.

We seek and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disability, and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Protecting your Privacy

Lotterywest will only contact you from the official @lotterywest.wa.gov.au domain. If you receive any emails from any other domain asking for your personal information, you should not respond to them. If you receive what appears to be Lotterywest communications not from the official domain, please send an email with the details to [e-mail]

Late Applications

Unfortunately, we can't accept late applications so please allow yourself enough time to complete your application before the due date and time.