Key Leadership Position:
The Director Strategy, Economics and Insights is responsible for leading the development of long-range strategy and delivering enterprise reporting to guide agency decision-making.
Develop and integrate AFSA's long range enterprise strategy and planning frameworks.
Deliver high-quality internal and external reporting, including the Corporate Plan.
Interpret complex data and policy signals to provide system-level advice.
Offer authoritative guidance on economic trends and strategic directions.
Develop insights to inform strategic messaging and support communication of AFSA's vision and outcomes.
Establish and improve enterprise performance measurement and evaluation frameworks.
Provide strategic foresight through scenario modelling and risk-informed planning.
Steward AFSA's insight ecosystem – connecting data holders and surfacing strategic questions.
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to publish research that contributes to policy debate and establishes AFSA as a thought leader.
Represent AFSA in external forums and participate in relevant communities of practice.
Build strategic capability across the organisation by modelling analytical rigour and collaboration.
Lead a high-performing team with a shared commitment to integrity and public service outcomes.
Requirements:
Post-graduate qualifications in economics, strategy or related field.
Demonstrated experience in public sector strategy and performance reporting.
High-level critical thinking and policy modelling capabilities.
Strong track record in senior stakeholder engagement and executive advising.
Demonstrated established credibility in domestic and international forums.
Proven capability to lead and integrate cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments.