Strategy Analyst

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Strategy Analyst
Pitt Street, Sydney CBD | Office of the Chief Operating Officer
Strategy is only useful when it translates into action.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may commence interviews during the recruitment process. We encourage you to apply early.
As Strategy Analyst, you’ll play an important role in helping Uniting turn enterprise strategy into clear priorities, aligned plans, credible reporting and practical action.
Sitting within the Strategy Office and reporting to the Head of Strategy, you’ll support strategic analysis, executive content, integrated planning, prioritisation, Board reporting and the operating rhythm that helps Uniting execute its strategy with clarity and confidence.
This role is suited to a strategy professional with 4+ years’ experience in strategy, planning, business analysis, consulting, transformation or related disciplines who is ready for greater enterprise exposure and responsibility.
You’ll work closely with the Strategy Execution Lead, Head of Strategy and senior stakeholders across Uniting to bring structure to complex issues, connect priorities and plans, and provide clear analysis and decision support.
What you’ll be doing
• Develop and support strategy papers, executive briefings and Board and Uniting Leadership Team materials.
• Synthesise qualitative and quantitative information into clear insights, recommendations and practical next steps.
• Support enterprise planning and prioritisation, including strategic initiatives, milestones, dependencies, owners and capacity.
• Support strategic workshops and discussions, helping surface trade-offs, test options and build alignment.
• Support reporting on strategic measures, significant projects, risks, issues and emerging signals.
• Undertake research, environmental scanning and options analysis to identify emerging risks, opportunities and trends.
• Build visibility of strategic matters and contribute to improving Strategy Office tools, processes and workflows.
What you’ll bring
• 4+ years’ experience in strategy, planning, business analysis, consulting, transformation or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to turn complex information into clear advice.
• Experience preparing executive-level content, presentations, reporting or decision-support materials.
• Strong stakeholder skills and the ability to work effectively across multiple perspectives and priorities.
• Confidence working through ambiguity, testing assumptions and constructively challenging when needed.
• Experience supporting strategic planning, business planning, reporting, performance management or governance.
• Professional maturity, initiative and the ability to work with increasing autonomy and enterprise exposure.
• Highly competent use of AI and contemporary productivity tools to improve analysis, content development, reporting and workflow efficiency.
A relevant tertiary qualification in business, strategy, public policy, planning, transformation or a related field is desirable.
Even better
Experience in a large, complex or frontline-focused organisation such as human services, healthcare, community services or government, along with exposure to strategic reviews, environmental scanning, options analysis, innovation or portfolio and program management.
Position Description - Strategy Analyst
Why Uniting?
At Uniting, strategy has a purpose. We’re here to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
Join more than 12,000+ employees working together to inspire people, enliven communities, and confront injustice.
In return, you’ll enjoy:
• Access to outstanding not-for-profit salary packaging, helping you pay less tax and take home more of your income. Better still, your full annual benefit is available from 1 April 2026, allowing you to maximise your tax savings from the start of the FBT year.
• Flexible hybrid working.
• Access to Fitness Passport, providing discounted access to hundreds of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across Australia to help you live your best life.
• Exclusive employee discounts through our U Rewards program.
• The chance to do meaningful work every day for an organisation committed to inspiring people, enlivening communities, and confronting injustice.
How to apply
Please submit:
• Your current CV.
• A cover letter outlining why this opportunity interests you, what you’ll bring to the role, and why you’d like to contribute to Uniting’s purpose.
For all enquiries, please contact Louise Massie, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, at mmassie@uniting.org
To ensure every application is managed fairly and consistently, all applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications sent directly via email.
About Uniting
Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services, and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities, and confront injustice.
Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.
Empowered by diversity
At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value, it’s how we work. We welcome people from all backgrounds, experiences, and identities and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, faiths, genders, and sexual orientations.
If you require adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know.

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