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We are seeking an experienced Principal Advisor – Strategy & Enterprise Transformation to support Aurizon’s enterprise strategy and transformation agenda. Reporting to the Strategy Manager, this senior advisory role partners closely with the Executive Leadership Team, Board and key stakeholders to shape enterprise strategy, identify growth opportunities and drive performance improvement across the organisation. This role is suited to a commercially astute strategic leader who thrives in complexity, brings strong judgement, and can translate strategic intent into practical, value‑creating outcomes.
Job Responsibility:
Provide high‑level strategic advice to senior leaders and stakeholders to support enterprise‑wide decision‑making
Support the development, refresh and execution of Aurizon’s enterprise and business unit strategies
Undertake deep financial, commercial and qualitative analysis to identify value creation and performance improvement opportunities
Evaluate growth opportunities, market trends and portfolio options to inform strategic direction
Support early‑stage business development and major initiatives, including business case development and investment prioritisation
Develop high‑quality strategic documentation, including board papers, strategy papers and executive presentations
Facilitate strategic planning sessions, workshops and cross‑functional collaboration
Monitor strategic initiatives and KPIs, identifying risks and recommending mitigation strategies
Build strong relationships across the enterprise to support alignment and delivery of strategic outcomes
Requirements:
Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Economics, Strategy or a related discipline
Extensive experience in enterprise strategy, business planning and performance improvement
Strong background in financial, commercial and qualitative analysis
Demonstrated experience developing business cases and supporting strategic investment decisions
Ability to synthesise complex information and present clear, compelling recommendations
Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills
Experience in large, complex organisations
Nice to have:
Exposure to Industrials or related sectors is advantageous
Experience in digital strategy, transformation or AI‑enabled initiatives is desirable
What we offer:
Development and growth opportunities
Access to mentoring and development programs
Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands