Strategic Director, Group Strategy & Growth

Westpac; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Westpac is seeking an Associate Director in Group Strategy to shape strategic priorities across the organisation. You will lead workstreams within major programs, translating complex analysis into actionable strategies and communicating them to senior leaders.

You will develop executive materials, build cross-group relationships and guide decision-makers, balancing attention to detail with broad strategic insight to drive meaningful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategy, management consulting or a related commercial role.
• Strong strategic, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, with senior stakeholder influence.
• Ability to build relationships across a large, complex organisation.
• Advanced PowerPoint, Excel and Word skills; postgraduate qualifications valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic projects and workstreams addressing complex business challenges.
• Translate analysis into clear strategic recommendations.
• Develop executive materials and presentations for senior leaders and Board.
• Build relationships across the Group and influence stakeholders.
• Deliver high-quality outcomes while developing colleagues and strategy capability.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Presentation skills

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Financial services experience

Postgraduate qualifications

Education

Postgraduate qualifications

Financial services experience

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Westpac is seeking an Associate Director in Group Strategy to shape strategic priorities across the organisation. You will lead workstreams within major programs, translating complex analysis into actionable strategies and communicating them to senior leaders.

You will develop executive materials, build cross-group relationships and guide decision-makers, balancing attention to detail with broad strategic insight to drive meaningful outcomes.