Job Description:

Better and fairer care.  Always.

St Vincent's has been a leader in Australia's health and aged care landscape for more than 165 years. Since our founders, the Sisters of Charity, opened our first hospital in 1857, our services and nearly 30,000 people have been behind some of Australia's most important medical breakthroughs. We are a microcosm of Australia’s health and aged care system and are uniquely positioned to lead and respond to our rapidly changing environment.

We are looking for a special kind of person - a St Vincent’s kind of person. Someone who puts excellence, compassion, connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do. 

Reporting directly to the Head of Strategy & Planning - Private Hospitals, the Strategy Lead will be responsible for leading strategic and service planning initiatives from conceptualisation through to implementation. You will provide critical input into the future strategic direction of St Vincent’s, primarily focusing on our Private Health sector.

This is a Permanent Full Time position based in either of our Group Head Offices in Melbourne (preferred) or Sydney.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Lead strategy and planning initiatives to drive St Vincent's future growth and sustainability
• Synthesize both qualitative and quantitative data to inform key decision-making and service planning, including deep dives into data to extract insights and translate complex analytical findings into clear, actionable recommendations
• Proactively monitor the external environment, including the health industry and wider commercial sector, to identify relevant trends and their implications for St Vincent's
• Provide high-level strategic advice to clinical and broader leadership on sector and industry innovation, while engaging key clinical and operational stakeholders to ensure optimal planning outcomes through stakeholder management and effective navigation of diverse perspectives
• Implement robust project management methodologies and manage the production of high-quality project outputs, such as risk assessments, feasibility studies, and project plans, and lead post-project implementation reviews as required
• Develop compelling strategic narratives and professional presentations that effectively communicate complex quantitative data and insights to diverse audiences

Things that work for us:

• Demonstrated planning, data analysis and project management skills and experience in a large, complex organisation, ideally within Healthcare (Private Health is a strong bonus)
• Strong quantitative skills, coupled with a comprehensive understanding of strategy frameworks and excellent communication abilities. While this role is not solely an analyst position, a proven ability to extract, interpret, and present data-driven insights is essential
• Ability to interpret the State and Federal planning and policy landscape to identify risks and opportunities that will inform local strategy and planning activities
• Superior stakeholder engagement skills including the ability to engage and lead stakeholders from a diverse range of backgrounds and settings
• Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills with the capacity to produce high quality reports and presentations
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite, particularly PowerPoint
• Proven working style which is flexible, positive and collaborative, with the ability to be self-directed, motivated and to work as part of a team
• Evidence of a growth mindset and an interest in personal growth and learning
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences, Business, or Economics (desirable)

Things that work for you:

• Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service
• Competitive salary packaging options
• Discounted private health insurance
• Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families
• Access to the Fitness Passport (FP)

At St Vincent’s we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, fair and impartial and invites people from all backgrounds to

join us.

Pre-Employment Checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

Equal Opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

How To Apply

Please submit your application via the Apply button, include your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability.

Respectfully, no recruitment agencies.

Closing Date:

6 August 2025 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

Code of Conduct:

View Code of Conduct