- Shape Scope's long-term strategic direction and organisational priorities
- Lead the Strategy Accelerator, progressing future growth and innovation opportunities
- Drive sustainable growth and improved outcomes for people with disability
Scope is Australia's largest not-for-profit disability service provider, delivering services including supported independent living, short-term accommodation, social connections and therapy across Victoria and New South Wales. With managed revenue of $510 million, Scope employs approximately 6,200 personnel across 400 service locations. At Scope, we create meaningful opportunities for people with disability to belong and thrive. Our clients and employees are empowered to live their dreams while we influence and push boundaries to deliver positive change for people with disability.
Operating in a complex and evolving NDIS environment, Scope continues to strengthen service delivery, with a focus on operational excellence, quality and safeguarding, financial sustainability and positive outcomes for clients.
Scope is seeking an accomplished senior leader to join the organisation as Head of Strategy and Strategy Accelerator. Reporting to the Chief Strategy and Impact Officer, you will work closely with the Board, Executive Leadership Team and senior leaders to develop and implement Scope's enterprise strategy, establish long-term priorities and align organisational planning and resources.
A significant focus of the role will be leading Scope's Strategy Accelerator, progressing Horizon 2 and 3 growth opportunities through co-design, experimentation and strategic partnerships. You will oversee the development, testing and evaluation of new initiatives, assessing feasibility, commercial value, risk and potential impact, and ensuring successful pilots transition into operational delivery. You will also strengthen innovation capability across Scope, embed agile methodologies and establish frameworks to measure performance and investment value.
We are seeking an accomplished senior leader with demonstrated experience in enterprise strategy, innovation, commercialisation or strategic portfolio leadership within a complex operating environment. You will bring strong commercial and financial acumen, with a proven ability to evaluate growth opportunities, develop robust business cases and translate strategic priorities into measurable outcomes.
You will bring strong analytical capability, sound governance and risk management experience, together with an understanding of human-centred design, co-design and agile methodologies. Knowledge of the disability sector, including service delivery, housing, funding models, market dynamics and government policy frameworks, will be important.
An influential and collaborative leader, you will be confident engaging with Board, Executive and senior stakeholders, building external partnerships and leading high-performing teams. You will bring sound judgement, curiosity and the ability to navigate ambiguity and challenge established thinking.
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Applications close COB Tuesday 1st December 2026.
