Manager Corporate Strategy

VicTrack is the custodial owner of Victoria’s rail transport land, assets and infrastructure. We work to protect and grow the value of the portfolio, to support a thriving transport system and make travel and living better for all Victorians. With much of our asset portfolio dedicated to rail transport – our land, infrastructure, trams, trains and telecommunication networks – our focus is on strategic asset management and supporting the delivery of better transport solutions.

When you join VicTrack, you'll become part of an organisation that celebrates the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences of our people. We are committed to fostering a workplace that mirrors the diverse communities we serve. Everyone is welcome to apply for a role at VicTrack and we encourage open discussions about any adjustments you might need during the recruitment process or within the role. If you have a disability or specific access requirements, please let us know how we can offer you additional support.

• Free travel on all public transport – Trains | Trams | V/Line
• 17.5% leave loading
• 1 x Extra day off (EDO) per month
• Flexible work environment | hybrid work – 2 x office days / 3 x work from home
• Stable work environment - Victorian Government state-owned enterprise
• 16 weeks paid parental leave (36 unpaid)
• Free access to on-site gym and end of trip facilities
• Training and development opportunities to help you grow and develop your career

The challenges of our fast-growing sector put our people at the front of some of Victoria’s most exciting projects in telecommunications, property development and project delivery – with job opportunities as diverse as our organisation.

The Role

The Manager Corporate Strategy is a pivotal leadership position within the Strategy & Transformation Group. As the driving force behind strategic execution, you will collaborate across the business to deliver impactful results that shape the future of the organisation.

This position is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of the organisation's strategic initiatives, ensuring they align with the company's vision, values, and long-term goals. The incumbent will partner with designated stakeholders to help turn the company strategy into tangible business delivery plans.

The position will also play a key role in the preparation and delivery of Board and Executive strategic workshops, periodic performance reporting, and lead the development of the annual corporate plan.

Key accountabilities/functions:

• Drive the development of VicTrack’s Corporate Plan to enable a clear roadmap for decision making, resource allocation, and strategic execution, ensuring that the organisation remains focused on its long-term objectives and adapts to changing environments.
• Drive the corporate planning process to deliver an uplift in maturity and consistency in business planning across the organisation, including managing the corporate planning working group, facilitating annual business planning workshops, and developing guides and templates.
• Support the development of organisational strategies to ensure alignment with the corporate strategic framework and organisational benefits.
• Manage the configuration of VicTrack’s enterprise strategy and project management software, Clarity, to support the successful establishment, implementation and ongoing monitoring of key organisational strategies and plans.
• Utilise AI-driven tools (e.g., Microsoft 365 Copilot) to streamline strategic planning processes, automate strategic reporting, enhance policy development and support advanced strategic analysis capabilities.
• Oversee the alignment and interdependencies of various strategies and plans to coordinate organisational effort, enhance transparency and support decision-making for prioritisation.
• Support the planning and development of various strategy workshops for the Board, Executive and senior leadership team to translate high-level ambition and solutions to complex business problems, and other organisational directions, into strategies and actionable plans.
• Ensure alignment of VicTrack’s organisational metrics to organisational strategies, and track progress, identify risks, and support the adaption of plans as needed to meet organisational objectives.
• Manage the Strategy & Performance Committee, chaired by the EGM Strategy & Transformation, to provide governance over organisational strategy development and implementation and monitoring of organisational performance, including development of agendas and papers.
• Support the development of relevant Board and Committee papers relating to organisational strategy and organisational metrics.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, strategy, or a related field (MBA or equivalent preferred)

Knowledge and experience:

• Extensive experience in strategy delivery, project management and reporting
• Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale, cross-functional initiatives with measurable outcomes

To Apply

***PLEASE ONLY SUBMIT YOUR RESUME AND/OR COVER LETTER IN PDF FORMAT

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity with us, please click apply and submit your resume in PDF format only. All applications are strictly confidential.

We are proud to be recognized by WORK180 as an employer of choice for women. Explore the WORK180 website to learn about our benefits and policies. Research shows that 60% of women and underrepresented groups may decide not to proceed, even after drafting an application. We believe diversity strengthens every team, so even if you don't meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply!

Offer of employment is strictly subject to successful background (pre-employment screening) and criminal history check. VicTrack is an equal opportunity and human rights employer.

Closing Date: 18/07/25

***PLEASE ONLY SUBMIT YOUR RESUME AND COVER LETTER IN PDF FORMAT

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Along with our transport sector partners and on behalf of the Victorian Government, we’re putting our transport assets to work to deliver more for Victoria. As a government agency, everything we do is designed to strengthen transport and deliver better commuter and public outcomes.

With much of our asset portfolio dedicated to transport – our land, infrastructure, trams and trains, and telecommunication networks – our focus is strategic asset management and supporting the delivery of better transport solutions.

Along with our transport sector partners and on behalf of the Victorian Government, we’re putting our transport assets to work to deliver more for Victoria. As a government agency, everything we do is designed to strengthen transport and deliver better commuter and public outcomes.

With much of our asset portfolio dedicated to transport – our land, infrastructure, trams and trains, and telecommunication networks – our focus is strategic asset management and supporting the delivery of better transport solutions.

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