Senior Advisor, Strategy, Planning & Implementation

Senior Advisor, Strategy, Planning & Implementation

Posted: 24/09/2026

Closing Date: 16/10/2026

Job Type: Contract

Location:

Collingwood or Mascot

Job Category:
Banking and Financial Services

Through the merger of Bank Australia and Qudos Bank we’re creating a better, stronger and more resilient bank for our customers and employees. As one company with two trusted brands, we’re building on the strong foundations of our history and shared values as we bring together the best of both banks.

As Senior Advisor, Strategy, Planning & Implementation, you will support the implementation, monitoring and governance of our organisational strategy and strategic plans. Working closely with leaders across the bank, you will help drive strategic alignment, maintain momentum across key initiatives and ensure our people understand how their work contributes to our broader organisational objectives.

• We have big plans to become Australia’s most trusted bank and a leading purpose-driven business.
• As a certified B Corp, we’re part of a global business community who meet the highest social and environmental standards, putting purpose over profit.
• Every role and person in our bank is essential to bringing our values, purpose and aspiration to life.
• We offer flexible working options, competitive salary and 14% super.
• Our staff have access to a range of meaningful benefits to support their physical and mental wellbeing including 24/7 free counselling, free flu vaccinations and discounted gym memberships.
• We also support staff with study assistance, paid parental leave (regardless of gender), volunteer, bereavement, gender affirmation and family violence leave; and the opportunity for bonus annual leave.
• We support our staff to grow their careers through learning and development and an organisational culture where we reward and recognise innovation and values, not long hours.
• We are committed to building an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce that reflects the Australian community.
• We care for a conservation reserve – where we work with key partner organisations to protect threatened species and involve staff in conservation.

What you will be doing

• Support the implementation, monitoring and reporting of the Bank’s strategic and business priorities.
• Partner with leaders and teams to drive strategic alignment, engagement and effective execution across the organisation.
• Monitor progress, risks, emerging trends and opportunities, providing insights and supporting corrective action where required.
• Coordinate frameworks, governance and reporting to support strategy execution and enterprise-wide transformation initiatives.
• Lead and facilitate cross-functional collaboration to deliver strategic outcomes and organisational change.
• Support business case development and governance to ensure initiatives align with strategic priorities and intended outcomes.
• Support M&A activities, including business cases, regulatory applications and integration governance.
• Coordinate Executive, Board and committee reporting, identifying and escalating key risks, issues and dependencies.

What you will bring

• Demonstrated experience in strategy implementation, business planning and program management, with a strong track record of delivering strategic outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of the financial services environment, with experience working within or with an ADI.
• Proven ability to engage, influence and build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Strong strategic and analytical thinking, with the ability to identify risks, emerging trends and opportunities and recommend practical solutions.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and report writing skills, with the ability to adapt your approach to different audiences.
• Ability to see the bigger picture…