Design Strategist
Chandler Macleod ·www.chandlermacleod.com
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Chandler Macleod is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Design Strategist to join a high-performing government team based in Surry Hills, NSW. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic professional with strong policy, project, and stakeholder engagement expertise to contribute to complex initiatives that support organisational objectives and service delivery outcomes.
About the Role As an APS6 Design Strategist, you will undertake complex strategic, policy, and project-related work within a dynamic government environment. Working under limited direction, you will provide expert advice, lead project activities, conduct research and analysis, and contribute to policy development, workforce planning, and organisational initiatives.
You will play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making through evidence-based recommendations, stakeholder engagement, project governance, and high-quality written documentation.
Key Responsibilities
About You To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
Desirable Experience
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
- Contract: 12 Months
- Location: Surry Hills, NSW
- Pay Rate: $60.26 per hour + Super
About the Role As an APS6 Design Strategist, you will undertake complex strategic, policy, and project-related work within a dynamic government environment. Working under limited direction, you will provide expert advice, lead project activities, conduct research and analysis, and contribute to policy development, workforce planning, and organisational initiatives.
You will play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making through evidence-based recommendations, stakeholder engagement, project governance, and high-quality written documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage project plans, schedules, governance activities, and reporting.
- Conduct complex research, investigations, and analysis to inform strategic decisions.
- Prepare executive briefs, business cases, reports, discussion papers, and other corporate documentation.
- Coordinate project reporting, status updates, and exception reporting.
- Monitor project budgets, expenditure, procurement activities, and contract management processes.
- Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, and benefits.
- Provide specialist advice and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Support policy development, implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
About You To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Experience within strategy, policy, program, or project management environments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to interpret complex information.
- Excellent written communication skills, including preparation of executive and policy documentation.
- Proven stakeholder engagement and relationship management experience.
- Ability to work autonomously, exercise sound judgement, and manage competing priorities.
Desirable Experience
- Experience within government, disability, health, or human services sectors.
- Knowledge of strategic planning, workforce planning, procurement, and contract management.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in policy, business, project management, public administration, or a related discipline.
- Previous experience in policy, strategy, or related roles.
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
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The Design Strategist role with Chandler Macleod is based in Surry Hills, NSW, AU.
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