Hybrid APS6 Design Strategist — Strategic Projects Lead

Hoban; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 68,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

12% superannuation

ASAP start

37.5 hours per week

Hybrid work environment

Surry Hills location

Meaningful government work

Job summary

HOBAN Recruitment is seeking an APS6 level Design Strategist in Surry Hills, NSW, to lead strategic initiatives, conduct evidence-based research and engage with senior stakeholders. The role requires strong analytical capability, planning, and delivery across government programs.

Hybrid working arrangements are available. The role focuses on policy development, workforce planning and organisational improvement, with a competitive pay rate and immediate start.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategy, policy, program or project management environments.
• Strong analytical and research skills with evidence-based recommendations.
• Exceptional written communication and executive documentation ability.
• Proven stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate strategic projects from planning to delivery.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules and governance documents.
• Conduct complex research and analysis to inform decisions.
• Prepare reports, briefs, business cases and corporate documentation.
• Identify, assess and manage project risks and opportunities.
• Provide strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Support policy development and organisational improvement.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to procurement, contract management and QA activities.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to achieve outcomes.

Skills

Strategic planning

Research capabilities

Stakeholder engagement

Policy development

Project management

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Autonomy

Education

Tertiary qualifications in public policy or related field

Job description

HOBAN Recruitment is seeking an APS6 level Design Strategist in Surry Hills, NSW, to lead strategic initiatives, conduct evidence-based research and engage with senior stakeholders. The role requires strong analytical capability, planning, and delivery across government programs.

Hybrid working arrangements are available. The role focuses on policy development, workforce planning and organisational improvement, with a competitive pay rate and immediate start.