The Strategy Manager plays a key role in supporting Rugby Australia’s strategic priorities by owning and progressing critical strategic projects end-to-end. Working closely with senior leaders and stakeholders across the organisation, the role provides high-quality analysis, structured thinking and clear recommendations to support the Executive and Board decision making. This position is well suited to candidates with a background in management consulting or corporate strategy who are looking to apply their skills in a purpose-driven, complex environment.
Key Accountabilities
Own priority projects end-to-end, including scoping, analysis, development of options, recommendations and delivery of high-quality outputs.
Provide well-structured analysis and advice to senior leaders through research, scenario modelling, data evaluation and synthesis of complex information.
Develop clear, compelling insights that translate complex issues into practical, actionable recommendations.
Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships across all parts of the organisation to coordinate inputs and progress strategic priorities.
Support strategic planning processes to ensure alignment and momentum across Rugby Australia.
Capabilities & Experience
3+ years’ experience in management consulting, corporate strategy or a comparable strategy-led environment, with exposure to complex, high-impact problem solving.
Experience working on strategy engagements involving market analysis, business case development, strategic options assessment and executive-level recommendations.
Demonstrated ability to structure ambiguous problems, develop hypotheses, analyse quantitative and qualitative data, and synthesise insights into clear narratives.
Proven experience preparing high-quality executive and Board-ready presentations, briefing materials and written recommendations.
Experience working closely with senior leaders and stakeholders, supporting decision-making in fast-paced, high-expectation environments.
Strong organisational, prioritisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
