Manager, Strategic Performance

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of the University’s strategic performance framework, translating priorities into measurable outcomes and KPIs.
• Provide high-level strategic advice to senior leaders and governance bodies to shape investment and organizational performance.
• Build strong partnerships across faculties and portfolios to drive a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Turn complex data into clear, actionable insights and compelling performance narratives for executive leadership.

Requirements

• Proven experience in strategic planning, performance management, or organizational performance roles within large, complex environments.
• Strong ability to translate data and strategic intent into actionable insights using KPI/OKR frameworks and analytics.
• Demonstrated success providing strategic advice to senior executives and contributing to executive-level reporting.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to lead performance discussions and build trusted relationships.
• Highly developed leadership and communication skills, including experience managing teams and driving complex initiatives.

Benefits

• 17% superannuation.
• Flexible working options considered.
• 26 weeks paid parental leave (after one year of service) and 36 weeks (after five years).
• 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Salary packaging options and incremental progression based on service.
• Up to 25% discount on eligible UWA full-fee courses.

About the Company

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and is a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research-intensive universities. UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable, inclusive workplace.