Company DescriptionSupporting millions of Aussies since 1988 with low fees and competitive long-term performance. Profits back to members, not shareholdersClosing date: 17th April 2024Please note Rest does not accept speculative resumes from recruitment agencies
Job Description- Senior leadership role with accountability for the overall Rest-wide strategy
- Work with the Rest Board and Executive team
- Leading industry fund with significant market presence
About UsEstablished in 1988, Rest is one of Australia’s largest profit-to-member superannuation funds.We support over two million members, with around $80 billion of funds under management and are recognised as a responsible investment leader*. We believe when members understand and engage with their super, they’re more likely to get a better retirement outcome.Everything we do at Rest is underpinned by our values and behaviours, we want to Be Daring, Keep it Simple, Take Action and Have Grit. To put it simply we want our people to thrive and love the work they do.
About the JobThe GM Strategy is one of the most critical, senior influencing and cross-functional leadership roles at Rest. Reporting to the Chief Strategy, People and Corporate Affairs officer, your role as the GM Strategy will be a key role, working with the Rest Executive leadership team, Board, Senior Leaders and others within Rest and across the industry.You will have overall accountability for
- Designing, facilitating, and delivering the overall Rest-wide strategy process, including Board-level and Executive-level strategic planning.
- Developing and managing an industry-leading strategic vision for Rest
Responsibilities- Design, facilitate, and deliver the overall Rest-wide annual and long-term strategy process, including running the annual Board Strategy process, and contributing significantly to annual Business Plans.
- Develop and manage an industry-leading strategic vision for Rest
- Lead a cross-functional strategic planning and strategy leadership group, to achieve alignment and integration of functional strategies across Rest.
- Bring best practice thought leadership and ‘outside in’ perspective to Rest.
- Provide strategic advice consulting as required, including regarding ad hoc matters.
- Work with internal teams and external stakeholders and partners to ensure there we maintain a comprehensive view of Rest’s strategic landscape.
QualificationsAbout You:- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline
Required experience, understanding or credentials including:
- Advanced expertise in strategy development and strategic planning.
- Advanced expertise in facilitation of workshops.
- Demonstrated strategic ability and thought leadership skills.
- Advanced expertise in written documentation of strategy, strategic concepts, and strategic plans, including the effective use of Powerpoint (or similar tools) and Word.
- Demonstrated familiarity with superannuation inclusive of investments management.
Additional InformationBenefitsOur benefits have been designed so you can tailor your experience with us and include:
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- Flexible, hybrid working – work to suit your lifestyle (must be based in Australia)
- Purchase leave scheme and gender neutral 16 weeks paid parental leave
- Super Contribution Continuation for 12 Months of parental leave
- Meeting free breaks (Rest Stops)
- Income Protection Insurance
- Rest Excellence awards (peer recognition awards based on Rest’s values and behaviours)
If you share our values, believe you can help make a difference for our members and want to be part of a leading superannuation fund with a Super culture, please click Apply Now.Rest is committed to creating a flexible work environment and culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion - where people feel welcome, safe to be themselves and inspired to do their best.We value the different backgrounds, lived experiences and abilities our diverse team brings. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all ages, cultural backgrounds, faiths, gender identities, sexual orientations and thinking styles. This includes people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples and those with disrupted work history due to career or other breaks.Please note only people with the right to work in Australia will be considered.*Rest is recognised as a by the Responsible Investment Association Australia (RIAA) in its Responsible Investment Benchmark Report 2022.Rest will review applications prior to the closing date and may close the role earlier
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