Senior Consultant - Program and Project Risk Management

Senior Consultant – Program and Project Risk Management

The opportunity

We support organisations to enhance performance and improve through trust, transformation, innovation and risk. We help clients identify the risks that matter, design frameworks to manage them and, improve the effectiveness and efficiency of governance and management.

As a risk, trust and transformation professional, you will be addressing a wide range of client issues in public sector, corporate and not-for-profit sector across Oceania. You will belong to an international network of specialists helping our clients to identify and manage risks related to large scale digital transformation programs and projects.

This is a hybrid position based in Warrang – Sydney or Meanjin – Brisbane. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your key responsibilities

• Contributing to teams delivering program and project assurance engagements end to end, including scoping, document reviews, stakeholder consultation, observation of governance practices, reporting and presentation of observations and recommendations to key stakeholders.
• Planning, preparing and reviewing activities and deliverables for clients.
• Working on multiple client engagement teams within the practice and developing and maintaining productive working relationships with clients.
• Coaching and supporting staff members, to develop core risk and consulting skills.

Skills and attributes for success

• Experience working for a blue chip, government or professional services organisation in a project controls, portfolio, program or project management office, risk and compliance officer or project management capacity.
• Knowledge of project management and project governance concepts.
• Experience of enterprise technology solutions, including ERP, CRM, and EMS software.
• Experience operating within the Public sector and/or education sector, with an understanding of learning and student management systems.

• Experience in supervising a team, projects or processes to completion.
• Proven solid analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent writing and communication skills.
• Australian citizenship and baseline security clearance (or willingness to obtain) is a bonus.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.

• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits    

• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at [email protected] or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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