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We're partnering with our SME business to appoint a Strategy & Performance Lead , reporting to the Head of Strategy & Performance. This is a high-visibility role, acting as a critical extension of the function and supporting the development and delivery of the SME strategy. Blending strategy, performance oversight and insight, you'll help shape how the business responds to evolving market dynamics and drives sustainable, profitable growth. About QBE At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch. We're an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries - which means we're big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It's an exciting time. We're building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner. What if you could have a positive impact - at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you'll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind. Your new role Support the development and ongoing refinement of SME strategy, including customer value propositions and long-term roadmap Track and oversee strategic initiatives, ensuring clear priorities, ownership and delivery discipline Analyse portfolio performance, identifying trends, risks and opportunities and translating insights into action Support quarterly prioritisation and governance forums, maintaining a clear pipeline of initiatives Partner with Customer Insights to embed a voice of customer approach into decision making Assess growth opportunities across segments, products and distribution channels Prepare executive-level materials, including performance reporting, strategy updates and decision papers About you Experience in strategy, consulting or performance roles, ideally within insurance or financial services Strong commercial acumen, with understanding of portfolio performance drivers (commercial lines experience highly regarded) Ability to work with ambiguity, break down complex problems and determine a clear course of action Confident in interpreting data and insights (from finance, underwriting, customer or market sources) to form practical recommendations Strong communication skills with the ability to influence, challenge and tell a clear story Comfortable engaging across stakeholders to test ideas, gather insights and shape solutions Structured approach to governance, prioritisation and performance tracking Proactive, curious and able to operate with a high level of autonomy

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  • Application Close Date: 05/07/2026 11:59 PM
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Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:'Hybrid Working' - a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balanceLife Leave, supporting the life events we all experience, leaving your annual leave for rest18 weeks' gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid superA range of discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and servicesTo learn more about benefits of working with us, click here .Rewards & RecognitionWe value our employee's experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:2025 Winner of Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award at the Insurance Business Australia Awards for our Respect@QBE programPlatinum employer on the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) - the definitive national benchmark on LGBTQI+ workplace inclusionRanked in the top ten in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2025 for medium sized program as voted by graduatesAPPLY NOW and let's make it happen!If you're looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today. Your career. At the heart of it.Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks t hrough our online provider as a condition of employment.Vision insuranceFlexible scheduleEquity / stock options

Additional Information

Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee Strategy & Performance Lead Location: Sydney Type: Permanent, full time Hybrid role, Happy to talk flexible working


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