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Strategy Analyst
About ARENA
ARENA is at the forefront of Australia’s renewable energy transition, funding and supporting innovative solutions that make real impact. By investing in cutting edge technologies, sharing insights with the market and collaborating with industry leaders, we’re accelerating progress towards a cleaner, more sustainable future. Every role here contributes to meaningful change and shapes Australia’s transition to renewable energy.
Join our purpose-driven team where innovation thrives and your work matters. With a values-driven culture built on knowledge sharing and impact, we offer an advancing environment where you can grow your skills, expand your expertise in the renewable energy sector and make a lasting positive impact. If you're ready to be part of something bigger, transforming the future of energy for a sustainable future. Explore our opportunities today.
About the team
The Strategy team's responsibilities include:
- Supporting ARENA’s management and Board in deciding on and aligning on the right long-term choices and approaches through analyses, garnering expert inputs and group problem solving.
- Supporting the Impact Team GMs to organise and operate each team.
- Developing and deploying tools and methods for the organisation to make impact-oriented decisions.
- Designing ARENA’s impact assessment methodology and using the insights from impact assessment to refine ARENA’s strategic choices.
- (Co)developing strategic priority related content for ARENA’s suite of corporate documents such as the General Funding Strategy, Corporate Plan and Investment Plan.
About the position
The Strategy Analyst provides analytical and research support to the Strategy function, Impact Teams and Portfolio Insights team. The Analyst can be deployed flexibly across Impact Teams and cross-cutting initiatives based on organisational need and priority, working with a Strategy Manager and/ or Director to deliver high quality analytical thinking.
Responsibilities for the Strategy Analyst include:
• Independently scope and deliver high-quality problem-solving outputs (structured analyses, synthesis, and insights) with limited oversight, directly informing Impact Teams, Strategy Managers, and Directors in strategy development and critical decisions.
• Confidently engage internal and external stakeholders (e.g. SMEs, technology companies, consultants) to inform analyses and insights.
• Bring an independent, well-reasoned point of view, grounded in evidence, and confidently defend analyses and recommendations in discussions with senior colleagues and stakeholders.
• Translate complex analyses into clear, compelling communication materials (presentations, memos, reports) that influence decision-making at the executive level.
• Contribute to the design and facilitation of workshops, forums, and stakeholder engagements, ensuring that content and process drive strategic outcomes.
• Own the quality and timeliness of assigned workstreams, proactively identifying risks, shaping approaches, and ensuring outputs meet the highest standards.
• Build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders at multiple levels, enabling open dialogue, joint problem-solving, and buy-in to recommendations.
• Present analyses and recommendations with confidence to small groups and senior leaders.
• Continuously develop deep knowledge of the renewable energy sector, innovation ecosystems, and ARENA’s strategic priorities, becoming a go-to source of insight within the team.
• Support on Portfolio Insights work as required, including the development of Portfolio Insights strategies and the delivery of high impact initiatives (e.g. events and thought leadership).
What we are looking for
Knowledge and experience
• Exceptional research, analytical, and quantitative problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure ambiguous problems, generate hypotheses, and drive to evidence-based insights.
• Demonstrated leadership and initiative in academic, professional, or extracurricular contexts, with a track record of driving impact beyond defined responsibilities.
• Proven ability to collaborate in diverse teams, working effectively across levels and functions while also taking independent ownership of discrete workstreams.
• Strong project management discipline, ensuring quality and timeliness of deliverables while anticipating and mitigating risks.
Skills and capabilities
• Strong communication and influencing skills - able to distil complex ideas into clear, compelling messages, and confidently engage senior stakeholders in high-stakes discussions.
• Self-starting and intellectually curious, with the ability to rapidly build expertise in new sectors, topics, and technologies.
• Ability to build trusted, influential relationships with internal and external stakeholders, enabling joint problem-solving and buy-in to recommendations.
Skills and capabilities
• Strong communication and influencing skills - able to distil complex ideas into clear, compelling messages, and confidently engage senior stakeholders in high-stakes discussions.
• Self-starting and intellectually curious, with the ability to rapidly build expertise in new sectors, topics, and technologies.
• Ability to build trusted, influential relationships with internal and external stakeholders, enabling joint problem-solving and buy-in to recommendations.
How to Apply
Clearwater Partners is the exclusive recruitment partner managing this appointment on behalf of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). All enquiries must be submitted to Clearwater Partners.
Shaun Stevens / shaun@clearwaterpartners.com.au is the designated point of contact. Applications will be redirected to Clearwater Partners.
Download and read the Position Description: 
Position Description- Strategy Analyst.pdf
Applicants must be Australian Citizens and will be required to undergo a national police check.
You may include a short (no more than one page) cover letter addressing your suitability for the role.
Please apply by Monday 18 May 5:00PM AEST.