Senior Consultant - Workforce Transformation

Senior Consultant - Workforce Transformation

The opportunity

As our Senior Consultant - Workforce Transformation within People Consulting, you'll deliver workforce transformation initiatives for Australian Federal Government clients. You'll combine executive-level communication, advanced stakeholder engagement and strong consulting capability to structure complex problems, develop clear recommendations and support decisions across strategic workforce planning, workforce strategy, operating model and organisational design programs. This role will primarily support Federal Government clients, and applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government security clearance through the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA).

This is a hybrid position based in Canberra - Ngambri.

Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your key responsibilities

• Deliver workforce transformation workstreams across complex Federal Government programs, partnering with senior stakeholders to define outcomes, navigate competing priorities and translate strategy into practical actions.
• Prepare executive briefings, presentations and recommendations, and facilitate workshops and stakeholder discussions that convert complex workforce and organisational issues into clear decisions and implementation approaches.
• Analyse workforce, organisational and business data to generate insights, support evidence-based recommendations and contribute to business development opportunities.

Skills and attributes for success

• Australian citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government security clearance through AGSVA.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience delivering consulting, workforce transformation, organisational design, workforce strategy or related services, preferably within Australian Government environments.
• Strong executive communication, consulting and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience preparing high-quality briefings and influencing senior government stakeholders.

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• Experience with strategic workforce planning, operating model development, workforce strategy and organisational design, including workforce analytics, capability assessments, workforce demand and supply analysis and scenario planning.
• Client focus, with a proactive approach to understanding and responding to client needs. Previous experience in professional services consulting or internal consulting is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to ask insightful questions, listen actively and convey ideas effectively while navigating complex stakeholder networks.
• A commitment to continuous learning and collaboration, with openness to coaching and feedback and respect for diverse backgrounds and working styles.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We’re proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. 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 up to 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

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. 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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