Business Strategy Principal

Job Summary

Who We Are

We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. Our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. We're all about providing the best experience and delivering the best tech on the best network. This includes making Telstra the place you want to work. For you, that means a having career that grows with you and working with a team powered by human connection that prioritises wellbeing and choice.

As a Business Strategy Manager, you will play a critical role in shaping Telstra’s strategic priorities. This role sits within Telstra’s centralised strategy function and partners closely with senior leaders across the business to deliver high impact strategic initiatives. You will apply strong strategic and commercial judgement to support your assigned portfolio and senior stakeholders, providing clear, data driven insights that inform decision making and business planning. Your ability to lead cross functional teams and influence stakeholders enables you to solve complex problems and deliver meaningful outcomes within a defined time horizon. This is a hands on, delivery focused opportunity to make an immediate impact while contributing to Telstra’s continued growth and long term strategic ambitions.

What We Offer

• Performance-related pay 

• Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up  

• Global presence across 22 countries; opportunities to work where we do business. 

• Purchased annual leave scheme 

• Additional Telstra day off Additional 30% off Telstra products and services 

• Toolkit provided (laptop + mobile phone + plan paid for)

Role Purpose

As a Business Strategy Manager, you will support and progress Telstra’s enterprise‑wide strategy by contributing to priority strategic programs that shape the organisation’s long‑term direction.

You are a trusted advisor to senior leaders, translating market insights, data, and commercial analysis into practical recommendations and executable strategies. Working across multiple areas of the business — including Telstra Consumer, Telstra Business, Telstra Enterprise, Product & Technology, and Telstra International — you will help maintain momentum across key initiatives while bringing continuity, rigour, and clarity to strategic execution.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex environments, can quickly establish credibility with stakeholders, and enjoys delivering tangible outcomes that influence enterprise‑wide impact.

We fully embrace flexibility and choice at Telstra. Every role can flex in different ways, and we encourage you to work where, when, and how you are most engaged, safe, and productive.

Key Responsibilities:

You will bring this role to life by:

Solving complex business problems
Applying strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and industry insight to develop and progress actionable strategies aligned to Telstra’s priorities.

Delivering data‑driven insights
Using data, analytics, and financial analysis to diagnose issues, identify opportunities, and support informed decision‑making by senior leaders.

Supporting strategic direction
Contributing to the articulation and execution of clear strategic direction aligned to Telstra’s long‑term objectives and evolving market dynamics.

Assessing market trends and opportunities
Analysing external and internal trends to inform strategic priorities and identify emerging growth opportunities.

Partnering with senior stakeholders
Working closely with executive leaders to prioritise initiatives, manage risks, and progress strategic programs of work.

Influencing across the enterprise
Building trusted relationships and influencing stakeholders across diverse business units to ensure alignment and delivery.

Communicating with impact
Preparing high‑quality presentations, papers, and scenario analyses that clearly communicate strategic insights and recommendations.

Leading and enabling teams
Providing direction and support to cross‑functional teams (internal and external) to deliver outcomes efficiently and effectively.

About You

You are a capable strategic practitioner who operates confidently in complex environments and can quickly build trust with senior stakeholders.

You bring:

• Experience in management consulting and/or corporate strategy

• Strong commercial acumen and sound business judgement

• Solid financial capability, including P&L understanding

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability, with the ability to translate complexity into clear recommendations

• The ability to step into complex strategic agendas and deliver sustained impact

As part of your application with Telstra, you may receive communications from us on +61 440 135 548 (for job applications in Australia) and +1 (623) 400-7726 (for job applications in the Philippines and India).

When you join our team, you become part of a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone is respected, valued and celebrated. We actively seek individuals from various backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and disabilities because we know that diversity not only strengthens our team but also enriches our work. We have zero tolerance for harassment of any kind, and we prioritise creating a workplace culture where everyone is safe and can thrive. 

As part of the hiring process, all identified candidates will undergo a background check, and the results will play a role in the final decision regarding your application.

We work flexibly at Telstra. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you. When you apply, you can share your pronouns and / or any reasonable adjustments needed to take part equitably during the recruitment process.

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