Business Strategy Officer (Affirmative measure – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment)

This vacancy is only open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. This initiative helps to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people employed in the APS, to better reflect the diversity of the Australian community.

We are seeking experienced Business Strategy Officers to join our Compliance and Engagement Group and Enterprise Solutions and Technology.

As a Business Strategy Officer, you will support the development and implementation of business strategies, contributing to the translation of organisational priorities into practical, measurable outcomes. You’ll undertake analysis of business performance, identify trends, risks and opportunities, and provide clear, evidence‑based insights to inform decision making.

You will support the delivery of complex initiatives and work programs, contributing to alignment between strategy, implementation and client outcomes. A key focus of the role is supporting organisational change through effective stakeholder engagement, including the use of data and insights to improve decision making and strengthen business capability. 

Operating with a reasonable degree of independence, you will apply sound judgement to moderately complex issues, contribute to problem solving and support the delivery of business outcomes. You will work collaboratively with stakeholders across business areas to deliver integrated solutions.

You may lead workstreams, coordinate activities across teams, mentor less experienced staff and influence delivery outcomes through effective stakeholder engagement and collaboration. You will manage priorities and contribute to continuous improvement activities that enhance performance and outcomes.

We embrace the strength of diversity – through our people and the perspectives they bring. 

We are committed to inclusive recruitment practices and encourage applications from people with disability or neurodivergence, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments can be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Our ideal candidate:

• understands tax and superannuation systems and supports alignment between strategy and operational delivery
• contributes to the development and delivery of business strategies, supporting the translation of priorities into practical outcomes within established frameworks
• applies analytical and problem solving skills, using data and evidence to identify trends, risks and opportunities and inform decision-making
• communicates clearly and effectively, preparing structured advice, briefings and insights for stakeholders
• supports delivery of initiatives and change activities, working collaboratively to improve processes, capability and business outcomes
• builds productive stakeholder relationships, engaging across teams to support delivery and achieve shared outcomes
• manages competing priorities and delivers quality work, applying sound judgement in dynamic environments.

Candidates applying under the affirmative measure provision must provide confirmation of their Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage. 

For further information about this requirement and the application process please select the Apply now button.

This recruitment process is being used to fill both ongoing and non-ongoing positions. Non-ongoing positions may be offered for up to 18 months.

Non-ongoing vacancies have the potential to become ongoing. These non-ongoing positions may become ongoing within the next 12 months. Should a position become ongoing then the merit pool established through this selection process may be used to fill the vacancy.