Strategy & Reporting Advisor

North East Link State Tolling Corporation; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Learning Budget

Job summary

STC in Victoria is hiring a Strategy & Reporting Advisor to support the delivery of the North East Link program by preparing briefing materials for government stakeholders and providing governance support across committees.

The role partners with senior executives, requires strong governance, stakeholder management and clear, strategic advice to help shape planning, reporting and decision-making in a dynamic public sector environment.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification in politics, economics, law or related field.
• Experience in Victorian Public Sector with knowledge of decision-making frameworks.
• Experience in infrastructure delivery and management is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate briefings, reports and governance documents for STC priorities.
• Support development and review of Corporate Plan, Annual Business Plan, Strategy and Annual Report.
• Provide secretariat and governance support to committees (agendas, papers, minutes).
• Conduct research and analysis and translate complex information into clear, accessible advice.
• Assist stakeholder engagement with briefing materials and information requests.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of planning, reporting, governance and admin processes.
• Provide policy analysis and admin support to Strategy, Planning and Development team.
• Apply sound judgement and adaptability in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Governance expertise

Stakeholder management

Strategic communication

Education

Bachelor or higher in politics, economics, law or related field

Job description

About the Role – Strategy & Reporting Advisor

The Strategy and Reporting Advisor supports the delivery of STC projects by preparing high-quality briefing and decision-making materials for internal government stakeholders. The role also provides strategic support to governance and interdepartmental committees and contributes to key planning and reporting functions including the STC Corporate Plan, Business Planning and Annual Report.

Working in a complex and sensitive environment, this role partners closely with senior executives and requires strong governance expertise, excellent communication skills, and highly developed stakeholder management abilities. This is an opportunity for a proactive and capable professional who can work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver clear, strategic advice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and coordinate high-quality briefings, reports, correspondence and other documents to support STC’s strategic, operational and governance priorities.
• Support the development, implementation and review of key planning and reporting documents, including the Corporate Plan, Annual Business Plan, Strategy and Annual Report.
• Provide high-quality secretariat and governance support to committees and forums, including the preparation of agendas, papers, minutes, action registers and presentations.
• Conduct research and analysis, and synthesise complex or technical information into clear, accessible advice and materials for a broad public sector audience.
• Support stakeholder engagement activities by preparing briefing materials, coordinating information requests and assisting with timely follow-up actions.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of planning, reporting, governance and administrative processes to enhance organisational effectiveness.
• Provide research, policy analysis, document preparation and administrative support to the Strategy, Planning and Development team and other areas of STC as required.
• Apply sound judgement, initiative and adaptability in a dynamic and changing environment to respond to emerging issues and support team objectives.

About You:

You are a highly organised and adaptable person who enjoys working with people, building strong relationships and supporting good decision-making. You communicate clearly with a range of audiences, work effectively with diverse stakeholders, and can turn complex information into practical, easy-to-understand advice in a complex environment.

You bring sound judgement, integrity and professionalism to your work, with the ability to influence outcomes, manage competing priorities and respond effectively to change. Your proactive, resilient and collaborative approach, together with a commitment to continuous improvement and learning new ways of working, will be a strong asset in this role.

Qualifications & Professional Experience

Required:

• A relevant tertiary qualification / Bachelor or higher qualification in politics, economics, law or a related field or discipline.
• Previous experience working within the Victorian Public Sector in a similar role, with a robust knowledge of Victorian Government decision-making frameworks
• Demonstrated experience in infrastructure delivery and management highly regarded

Who Are We?

At STC, we’re more than a statutory organisation — we’re pioneers shaping the future of transport in Victoria.

Tasked with acting as the asset-owner of the North East Link road on completion, we will be responsible for managing and controlling the use of and access to, operating and maintaining and setting and collecting tolls for the North East Link road.

Our vision is to be best-in-class asset owner-operators, guided by our core values:Collaboration,Innovation,Excellence, andRespect. We’re building a workplace that’s fair, flexible, and inclusive, where your contributions matter.

Why Choose STC?

This is a rare opportunity to be part of adynamic teamat the forefront of change. We offer:

• Flexible working arrangementsto support your work-life balance.
• A chance to contribute to one ofVictoria’s most exciting infrastructure projects.
• Awelcoming, high-performing teamthat values collaboration and excellence.
• Personal and professional development, including a guaranteed Learning Budget to grow your skills every year!

STC is committed to equal employment opportunity, and we welcome applicants fromall backgrounds, including First Nations people. As a statutory organisation, STC upholds public sector employment principles, ensuring fair and reasonable treatment of everyone.

This advertisement will close on: Thursday 22 October 2026

The Position Description provides a comprehensive overview of the role and is available on request. For further information please contact: **************@nelstc.vic.gov.au

ANational Criminal Records Check, Misconduct Screening, and Qualification Check will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. Applicants must beAustralian Citizens, Permanent Residents, or hold a valid work permit or visa.