assistant director – strategy (design strategist)

About the Role

• Contract Length: 12-Month Contract (ASAP Start with potential extension options)
• Hours: Full-time (Standard hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
• Australian citizen mandatory

Randstad is seeking a highly analytical and articulate Assistant Director Strategy / Design Strategist to join a prominent federal government department.

In this dynamic leadership role, you will lead complex strategic analysis, translate broad priorities into actionable implementation plans, and develop evidence-based recommendations for executive decision-makers. You will play a vital part in driving organisational change and engaging key stakeholders across a highly structured government framework.

Role Responsibilities

• Strategic Analysis & Modeling: Gather data-driven insights, perform qualitative and quantitative analysis (including Excel modeling), and evaluate complex issues to form evidence-based recommendations.
• Executive Communication: Draft high-impact briefs, policy documents, strategy papers, and presentation materials tailored for senior executives, governing boards, and Ministers.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Influence: Build robust cross-functional relationships, facilitate strategic discussions, negotiate outcomes, and align stakeholders around agency priorities.
• Strategy Implementation: Translate high-level strategic objectives into structured, deliverable action plans and support change implementation across the organisation.

Key Selection Criteria

Essential Criteria:

• Strategic & Critical Thinking: Proven ability to unpack complex issues and formulate sound strategic recommendations.
• Data Analysis & Excel Modeling: Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical capability, including intermediate to advanced Excel modeling skills.
• Executive Written & Verbal Communication: Demonstrated track record of writing high-level briefing papers and presentations for executives, boards, or Ministers.
• Stakeholder Alignment: Proven success negotiating outcomes and facilitating cross-functional alignment with diverse stakeholders.
• Implementation & Change Support: Experience translating high-level strategy into tangible delivery frameworks and driving change.

Desirable Criteria:

• Prior experience developing policy and strategic papers within a public sector, government, or regulatory environment.
• Demonstrated experience with change management methodologies and governance reporting frameworks.

If you are ready to apply your strategic capability to a high-impact role, please submit your CV highlighting your relevant strategy, policy, and executive communication experience

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.