"Manager, Strategic Planning and Investment"

• Reference number: 26124
• Term: ongoing, full-time basis
• Remuneration: $172,761 to $193,229 pa (HEW10) (inclusive of $145,985 to $163,281 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
• Location: Gardens Point (hybrid option available)
• Open to: Applicants who have ongoing full-time work rights in Australia. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Manager, Strategic Planning and Investment to join , Chancellery Division.

The Manager, Strategic Planning and Investment is a senior individual contributor within Strategic Planning and Performance who plays a lead role in delivering QUT’s strategy, investment and planning processes. The position partners with senior leaders to run the end?to?end strategy cycle, builds and curates the fact base and insights that inform strategic choices, and sets business case standards for major investments. The role also ensures portfolio?wide transparency, prioritisation and decision support across QUT’s program of major investments, working closely with FBS and ePMO to align strategy, resources, capacity and delivery.

We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

About us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

The Strategy and Investment Portfolio brings together the Office of the Vice-President Strategy and Investment (VPS&I), Strategic Planning and Performance (SPP), Finance Business Solutions (FBS), and Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (ePMO). 

Within this portfolio, SPP leads institution-wide planning, performance analysis and strategic investment processes that underpin QUT’s academic and financial sustainability, including student load planning, executive analytics and business case support..

What you need to succeed

1. Education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to the completion of postgraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g., economics, finance, data science, public policy). 
2. Strong conceptual and analytical problem-solving capability with a proven ability to navigate ambiguity, frame complex, cross-portfolio problems and deliver practical, high-impact solutions. 
3. Demonstrated experience leading strategy, embedding and operationalising strategic alignment and benefits within planning and/or investment governance in complex organisations – including monitoring and educating stakeholders around business case standards, validating and interpreting portfolio reporting, and Executive decision support. 
4. Demonstrated highly developed financial modelling capability, including driver-based forecasting, scenario analysis and valuations (NPV/IRR/cashflow); experience building and maintaining enterprise-grade models. 
5. Advanced analytics capability and comfort working with large data sets; proficiency with Excel and BI tools (e.g., Power BI); Python skills desirable for model automation/quality assurance.
6. Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with the ability to synthesis analysis into clear narratives and to influence senior stakeholders (ELT, Deans, Divisions leaders) without formal authority.

Life at QUT

We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

• A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions. 
• Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation and leave loading of 17.5%. 
• Generous parental leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super). 
• Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance. 
• Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks. 
• Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms. 
• Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
• Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff  through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees. 

Explore more benefits of life at QUT.

Belong at QUT 

We are guided by our values of Ambition, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Innovation, and Academic Freedom and our QUT Connections in our mission to inspire and shape the next generation of change-makers. 

As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, we proudly support our Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy, aiming for an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6%. We extend a warm invitation to Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a rewarding career at QUT.

We believe that diversity is our strength and are dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage individuals from diverse cultures, ages, linguistic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities, and those who are living with disabilities to apply for positions at QUT.

At QUT, diversity is not just embraced—it's celebrated. See our commitment

How to Apply

Discover the possibilities that await with a career at QUT. If you're ready to embark on a journey of innovation and opportunity, we're excited to meet you.

Find out more about this position and submit your application by clicking 'Apply' or the link below.

View the job details at: https://qut.nga.net.au/?jati=F947D67A-0C45-E600-07D5-ECAC9D244012

Job opens: 26-Feb-2026

Applications Close: 12-Mar-2026 at 11.30pm

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