Strategic Projects & Partnerships Coordinator

Toyota Group; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully maintained motor vehicle

Private health insurance contribution

Vehicle lease discounts

Hybrid work model

Onsite gym facilities

Free parking

Job summary

Lexus Australia is seeking a Strategy & Project Coordinator to join our team in Port Melbourne on a full-time, hybrid basis. You will support delivery of strategic partnerships, programs and initiatives, drive customer engagement and sales performance across Australia.

The role focuses on coordinating vehicle launch planning, roadmaps for electrification, and governance across Lexus and Toyota functions, with opportunities to influence brand growth and customer experience.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating projects, programs or initiatives in a corporate environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills with dealerships, suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Experience analysing data, market trends and customer insights to support planning and decisions.
• Well-developed organisational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cross-functional vehicle launch planning and governance, aligning milestones, risks and dependencies to support delivery of new models and updates.
• Support development and implementation of Lexus strategies, translating priorities into plans and measurable outcomes.
• Lead and coordinate strategic projects and continuous improvement initiatives across Lexus and Toyota functions, ensuring governance and timely delivery.
• Manage customer, market, brand and competitor research programs, translating findings into actionable insights for decision-making.
• Develop executive reports and presentations, consolidating information across areas for leadership visibility.
• Support strategic supplier and partner relationships, including performance monitoring and program delivery.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Communication

Organisational skills

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Lexus

The Lexus story began with a singular vision to create the finest cars ever built. From the moment it launched its first vehicle, Lexus has maintained an uncompromising pursuit of quality and craftsmanship alongside industry-leading customer service. Our vision is to create amazing experiences by transforming function into emotion, performance into passion, and technology into imagination.

Ready to “Experience Amazing”?

Born in 1983 with a secret project that challenged us to reimagine luxury automotive, Lexus aimed to set new standards of production and aimed to build luxury automobiles that would outshine the world’s best.

Today, the Lexus vision is simple - to create amazing. We believe real luxury is never superficial, but thoughtfully considered and gracefully delivered. It feels engaging, exhilarating, and deeply personal. Not merely personalised in the sense of product features, but genuinely compassionate. It’s expressed through imaginative technology that’s both effortless and intuitive. It’s omotenashi that exceeds expectations with heartfelt hospitality. And its meticulous craft and refined elegance that captivate the senses. By making luxury personal, Lexus will authentically create happiness in motion.

We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and striving towards a sustainable future. Grown from our genuine respect for the planet, we believe our actions can have a positive and lasting impact.

At Lexus, we strive to create an inclusive workplace that supports everyone reach their full potential. We do this through a long-term strategy supporting a network of 28 Dealers nation-wide, challenging projects, exciting experiences as well as various development and recognition opportunities.

What you’ll contribute to

An exciting opportunity for a Lexus Strategy & Project Coordinator to join Lexus Australia in full-time permanent role.

The Lexus Division is responsible for planning, coordination and execution for sales, aftersales, marketing and strategy through delivering offerings to the highest levels of luxury that exceed customers’ expectations in order to achieve sales volume, market share and profitability objectives and strengthen the Lexus brand.

The Lexus Strategy & Project Coordinator is responsible for supporting the development and delivery of strategic partnerships, programs, and initiatives that enhance the Lexus brand, strengthen customer engagement and loyalty, and drive brand growth, customer acquisition, and sales performance across Australia.

This role is based in Port Melbourne and offers flexible working arrangements. Occasional interstate travel may be required as part of the role.

How you’ll make an impact

• Coordinate cross-functional vehicle launch planning and governance, aligning key milestones, stakeholders, risks and dependencies to support the successful delivery of new models and product updates.
• Support the development and implementation of Lexus business, product and electrification strategies, translating strategic priorities into clear plans, initiatives and measurable outcomes.
• Lead and coordinate strategic projects and continuous improvement initiatives across Lexus and broader Toyota functions, ensuring effective governance, stakeholder alignment and timely delivery.
• Manage customer, market, brand and competitor research programs, translating complex findings into actionable insights and recommendations that support business planning and decision-making.
• Develop executive reports, presentations and performance updates, consolidating information across multiple business areas to provide leadership with clear visibility of progress, risks and opportunities.
• Support strategic supplier and partner relationships, including performance monitoring, commercial coordination and the delivery of customer and dealer-facing programs at the expected quality and cost.

Your attributes – If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

• Experience coordinating projects, programs or initiatives in a corporate environment, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with dealerships, suppliers, external partners and cross-functional teams.
• Experience analysing data, market trends and customer insights to support business planning, decision-making and strategic recommendations.
• Well-developed organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to coordinate activities, timelines and reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, with experience preparing reports, presentations and business updates.
• An interest in the automotive industry, vehicle technologies and customer experience, with previous experience in automotive, retail, marketing, strategy or related industries highly regarded.

Lexus Benefits

As the luxury mobility brand within TMCA, Lexus Australia is well-recognised for offering:

• Fully maintained motor vehicle excluding fuel

• Annual contribution to your private health insurance worth over $1,900

• Significant family vehicle lease and purchase discounts

• Flexible hours and workspaces, with a hybrid of working from home and in the office

• Wellness facilities – free onsite gym, end of trip facilities

• Free car parking and discounted onsite cafe

• Genuine career development: promotions, rotations and paid professional membership

• Paid volunteer days to support your community and matched giving program

• 26 weeks paid primary carers leave, 8 weeks paid parental leave for secondary carers and superannuation paid on unpaid parental leave

• Access to RewardsHub – explore, manage and customise your benefits to suit your lifestyle

Make your impossible, possible & apply today!

You’re welcome to find out more by visiting our careers page: www.toyota.com.au/careers .

Applications close on 20** th **** October 2026**

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use.

We are happy to adjust the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements, so please let us know during the recruitment process if there are any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process and your preferred type of communication, and we will be in touch to discuss your requirements.

Toyota is an endorsed employer for all women; check out our benefits directly at WORK180.

We don’t require a cover letter or selection criteria to be addressed.

Come with us and help create the future.

Primary Location

Port Melbourne - 155 Bertie Street

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.