Manager, Strategy & Projects

About Us

HOPE Community Services has been supporting Western Australians for over 120 years delivering services across alcohol and other drugs mental health justice and family and domestic violence. Our work is grounded in respect collaboration and a strong commitment to building safer and more empowered communities.

The Strategy and Impact team plays a critical role in shaping HOPEs future direction ensuring our strategic priorities are translated into meaningful action and measurable outcomes. We work across the organisation to strengthen planning and performance foster innovation and high impact partnerships and support evidence-based decision-making to enable teams to deliver high-quality services and respond to emerging community needs.

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and skilled Manager Strategy & Projects to lead organisational strategic planning drive execution of key priorities and oversee HOPEs strategic project portfolio.

This role connects strategy to delivery ensuring plans are actionable progress is tracked and decision-makers have access to clear high-quality insights. You will work closely with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and leaders across the organisation to embed strategy strengthen performance and identify emerging opportunities.

Key responsibilities include:

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Leading the organisation-wide strategic plan delivery
• Supporting leaders to align team plans with strategic priorities
• Monitoring performance risks and dependencies across portfolios
• Preparing high-quality reports dashboards and insights for the organisation

Project Portfolio Oversight

• Managing the organisations strategic project portfolio
• Establishing and maintaining project governance frameworks
• Ensuring clear ownership milestones and oversight of key initiatives
• Escalating risks and issues with clear evidence-based recommendations

Project Management

• Leading cross-functional Strategy and Impact projects as required
• Ensuring effective planning resourcing and delivery of initiatives and projects
• Developing business cases for strategic initiatives and growth opportunities

Horizon Scanning & Policy Analysis

• Identifying emerging trends policy changes and funding opportunities
• Analysing sector reforms partnerships and competitive landscape
• Translating insights into strategic advice risks and opportunities

People Leadership

• Leading coaching and developing a high-performing team
• Creating a collaborative inclusive and professional work environment
• Building strong relationships across HOPE and with external stakeholders

Whats on Offer

• Competitive salary
• $15900 per annum salary packaging benefits
• 38 hours per week based in Perth with flexible working option
• Opportunity to influence organisational strategy and deliver meaningful community impact
• Supportive and values-driven workplace
• Ongoing support and training

Youll Need

• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Strong strategic planning and execution capability
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field orequivalentexperience
• Strong project management and change management experience
• Excellent interpersonal facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Understanding of government policy and funding environments (ideally within community services)

Pre-employment requirements:

• Current Drivers Licence (C or A Class)
• National Police Clearance (within 3 months)

Next Steps

If youre shortlisted well contact you for a phone conversation and may invite you to an interview at our Perth office.

At HOPE we believe in creating workplaces where people feel valued supported and empowered to make a real impact. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

If you have any queries about the role feel free to email our People and Culture Team at