Senior Strategy Lead

Ventia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Hospital cover subsidy (50%)

Family-friendly certified employer

Parental leave (18 weeks)

Mental health & wellbeing programs

Product discounts

Job summary

HCF, Australia’s largest not-for-profit health insurer, is seeking a Senior Strategy Lead to work with the Head of Corporate Strategy on strategic initiatives and business planning. The role focuses on driving decisions that improve health outcomes for millions of Australians, with a max-term contract through June 2028, based in Sydney.

The position emphasizes strategic analysis, stakeholder engagement, and evolving the 2030 Strategy, with hybrid work options and collaboration across senior

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in strategy consulting.
• Skilled in financial modelling, market analysis, and stakeholder engagement.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity.
• Curious about AI and emerging technologies, with a willingness to adopt new tools and ways of working.
• A clear communicator who can influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic analysis and insight generation across key initiatives.
• Support the annual business planning process and ensure alignment with our long-term strategy.
• Prepare Board-level materials and influence senior decision‑making.
• Champion strategic thinking across the organisation.
• Help identify emerging trends, risks and opportunities that may require strategic responses or refreshes.

Skills

Financial modelling

Market analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Communication

Tools

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for impact? Join us at HCF, Australia’s largest not-for-profit health insurer, as we deliver on our bold 2030 Strategy and shape the future of healthcare.

This is a max term contract until the end of June 2028.

As Senior Strategy Lead, you’ll work closely with the Head of Corporate Strategy to drive strategic initiatives, lead business planning, and support decisions that improve the health outcomes of millions of Australians.

Why Join HCF?

• Purpose with Impact – Be part of a mission-driven organisation committed to affordable, high-quality, member-centric healthcare.
• Strategy in Action – Help drive the execution and ongoing evolution of our 2030 Strategy, translating priorities into divisional plans and real-world outcomes.
• Collaborative Culture – Work cross-functionally with senior leaders, executives, and passionate teams.
• Innovation & Insight – Use data, AI enabled ways of working, and market intelligence to generate insights and shape strategic decisions.
• Hybrid Flexibility – Based in Sydney with flexible work options.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead strategic analysis and insight generation across key initiatives
• Support the annual business planning process and ensure alignment with our long-term strategy
• Prepare Board-level materials and influence senior decision‑making
• Champion strategic thinking across the organisation
• Help identify emerging trends, risks and opportunities that may require strategic responses or refreshes

Who You Are:

• An experienced strategy professional with 5+ years’ experience in strategy consulting
• Skilled in financial modelling, market analysis, and stakeholder engagement
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity
• Curious about AI and emerging technologies, with a willingness to adopt new tools and ways of working
• A clear communicator who can influence at all levels

Together, let’s build a healthier future for all Australians.

About HCF

At HCF, our purpose is to bring our human touch to healthcare. Since 1932 we’ve been putting our members and their health first. As Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund, we cover 2 million members with health, life, travel and pet insurance and our vision is to make healthcare understandable, affordable, high quality and member centric.

We want to be true health partners to our members, easily guiding the healthcare choices that are right for them. At HCF, our values are the way we do things and create the necessary culture to help us realise our purpose and deliver our Strategy. Living our values in action we step forward, walk in their shoes, stay human, make it better and get there together.

Purpose-driven passion

We’re united by a common purpose: to make healthcare affordable, understandable, high quality and member-focused.

Wellness and work-life balance

We’ll empower you with the necessary skills and tools to support your personal wellbeing journey, ensuring you perform at your best. Our offerings include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• 50% subsidy on HCF hospital and/or extras cover
• Family-friendly certified employer
• 18 weeks of parental leave for all new parents
• Mental health and wellbeing programs, including workshops, fitness classes, flu vaccinations, skin checks and more
• Discounts on HCF’s products, including life, pet and travel Insurance, as well as discounts at Fitness First gyms and on our eyecare products.

Collaboration and inclusivity

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplace is welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and socio-economic status.

Continuous learning and growth

We believe in lifelong learning. HCF provides opportunities for personal and professional development. From workshops to mentorship programs, we encourage your growth and curiosity.