Manager, Strategy & Planning

📍 Australia

Altro WorkSafe Victoria

Job Description

$163,604.00 per annum + 12% superannuation Part time, fixed term opportunity (0.6 FTE – Job share) Wadawurrung Country /

Geelong based (hybrid working model – 3 days per week in office)

About the role Return to Work (RTW) Victoria is a business unit of WorkSafe with responsibility for delivering excellence in

recovery

from workplace injury, excellence in employer driven

return to work

from workplace injury and excellence in

claims and case management .

As part of a job share opportunity, the Manager, Strategy and Planning role forms a part of the Business Service and Enablement leadership team within RTW Victoria, reporting to the Director Business Service and Enablement.

The Manager, Strategy & Planning will support leading a team of project, planning and strategic specialists which focus on the development and delivery of RTW Victoria's strategic projects. The Manager is also personally accountable for delivery of planning, governance and risk support for the business unit.

This position will specifically focus on engaging with Senior Leaders and Executives on business planning, review and identification of risk and making key recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

Provide leadership, direct management and/or support to RTW Victoria for business planning, risk management activities, internal audit, change management and other relevant projects

Manage the business planning and budget cycle for the Executive Director in conjunction with the Executive Leadership Team.

Lead the delivery of RTW Victoria's risk management framework and lead the annual risk attestation process for the business unit.

As required, develop and lead the implementation of initiatives and infrastructure solutions and systems to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of RTW Victoria.

Lead or participate in strategic project reviews relating to scheme viability, market trends & developments, financials and any or other issues related to current and future operations.

About you You will be an experienced manager with a strong background across project management, risk and governance. You will be comfortable dealing with and managing change and navigating risk combined with the ability to be flexible and agile.

In addition your strengths will include your communication and presentation skills along with your ability to engage with and influence senior leaders and executives.

Additionally, you will possess the following skills and experience:

Relevant experience in annual business and corporate planning cycles

Demonstrated experience in leading, managing and motivating a team

Ability to deal with ambiguous data and achieve results

Demonstrated understanding of financial frameworks, including budget and review cycles

Experience developing, managing and improving governance frameworks

Experience in managing the delivery of moderate-sized projects within the context of business‑lead projects

Demonstrated ability to motivate, generate energy and commitment, and an ability to work effectively within a small, dynamic team

Knowledge of workers' compensation legislation, relevant jurisdictional legislation and legal precedents, including strategic and policy issues

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Job Details

Posted Date: November 21, 2025
Job Type: Altro
Location: Australia
Company: WorkSafe Victoria

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