Strategic Transformation Specialist

Job title : Strategic Transformation Specialist
Location : Brisbane
Job type : Contract or Temp
Salary : $818/day inclusive of super
Contact name : Max Power
Contact email : mpower@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1655263
As the Strategic Transformation & Implementation Specialist, you will support the rollout of a divisional Strategic Business Plan by translating it into a clear and actionable transformation roadmap. Working closely with a dedicated Transformation Management Office (TMO), you will help shape governance frameworks, tools, and processes to ensure effective delivery of strategic initiatives.
This role is hands-on and highly collaborative, working with stakeholders from the frontline through to executives to uplift business practices, strengthen prioritisation processes, and ensure transparency and alignment across a large portfolio of transformation initiatives.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a practical transformation roadmap and phased implementation plan.
  • Define milestones, deliverables, interdependencies, and accountabilities.
  • Establish governance frameworks and reporting mechanisms to track progress, risks, issues, and benefits realisation.
  • Design and deliver tools, templates, and playbooks to standardise program and project management practices.
  • Partner with initiative leads and business areas to embed consistent frameworks and processes.
  • Provide assurance to executives that the transformation approach is robust, realistic, and sustainable.
About You
We are seeking a results-driven individual with proven experience in program and project management, strategy implementation, or business transformation. You will be confident working across all levels of an organisation, with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to design practical solutions that drive meaningful outcomes.
To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate:
  • Strong knowledge of program/project management methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, MSP, P3O, Agile).
  • Experience designing and embedding governance frameworks, prioritisation processes, or transformation tools.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and change management skills.
  • The ability to manage through influence and build strong collaborative relationships.
  • High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, SharePoint).
  • Experience in the public sector or large, complex organisations (desirable).
What's on Offer
  • The chance to directly influence the success of a high-profile transformation program.
  • Work within a collaborative, people-focused environment where your expertise will shape long-term business outcomes.
If you're a hands-on professional who thrives on making strategy happen and enjoys working across diverse stakeholder groups, we'd love to hear from you.