Strategy & Planning Lead

• Location: National, flexible
• Type: 8 Month Fixed-Term Contract
• Hybrid role, Happy to talk flexible working

The opportunity

We have an opportunity for a Strategy & Planning Lead to join the Portfolio Enablement team on a Fixed-Term Contract. Reporting to the Head of Portfolio Enablement you will direct the strategic planning and implementation of the business unit's/functions strategy, drive strategic initiatives, and ensure consistency and pace in activities such as product development, regional expansion, and corporate solutions.

About QBE

At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.

We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.

What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.

Your new role

As Strategy & Planning Lead you will engage with key stakeholders, develop the organisational model, and manage business performance reporting to identify risks and trends across the division. Other responsibilities will include:

• Deliver activity aligned to the business unit's/functions strategic agenda.
• Establish and support the functional teams in the generation and execution of the Strategy Roadmap, ensuring global alignment and in accordance with industry best practice.
• Lead the creation of strategic and executive reporting packs (e.g. leadership updates, board/committee materials), synthesising complex data and insights into clear, actionable narratives that support strategic initiatives.
• Develop a controlled implementation of expanding new regions and opening new offices, including the interdependencies with priorities.
• Anticipate and keep up to date with industry developments to ensure Division practices and outputs are of a high standard.
• Provide management with regular engagement and communication with key stakeholders.
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of team plans in line with wider business strategy and key priorities.
• Proactively mitigate risk by identifying high-risk areas, assessing controls, defining key risk indicators, and coordinating business continuity plans

About you

To be successful in this role you ideally have experience in a similar strategy role within in a corporate environment. You will also have:

• A working knowledge of insurance or financial services will be an advantage
• Strong presentation and storytelling skills to all levels of the organization
• Ability to work as a part of a team with a minimal guidance, assisting other strategy analysts when needed
• Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:

• ‘Hybrid Working’ – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance
• Life Leave, supporting the life events we all experience, leaving your annual leave for rest
• A range of discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services

To learn more about benefits of working with us, click here. 

Rewards & Recognition

We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:

• 2025 Winner of Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award at the Insurance Business Australia Awards for our Respect@QBE program
• Platinum employer on the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) – the definitive national benchmark on LGBTQI+ workplace inclusion
• Ranked in the top ten in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2025 for medium sized program as voted by graduates

APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen! 

If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today. Your career. At the heart of it.

Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.

QBE recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at [email protected]

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.