Consultants - Offensive Security Advanced Centre jobs at Ey in Australia, Sydney

As our Assurance Centre of Excellence (COE) Leader you’ll lead the Assurance COE. The successful candidate will have 15+ years’ experience in pursuits or similar in building relationships and winning work. Managing a small team, you will work to deploy the firm’s dedicated assurance resources to maximise impact, coverage and win rate. You will have highly developed interpersonal skills and be able to manage a complex stakeholder environment and work under pressure. As a keen communicator you will relish the challenge of developing value propositions for service offerings, campaigns and pursuits. While able to operate at a strategic level you will be happy to work in the trenches with teams on pursuits.

Reporting to the Oceania Pursuits and Commercial Excellence Leader, the Assurance COE Leader will work with Assurance Service Line and Markets Leadership to help develop and execute the Assurance Growth Strategy. This includes managing the pipeline of must win and retain pursuits across Assurance (audit and advisory services). As well as developing long-term engagement plans with Assurance Partners and Client and Industries resources to drive engagement, discipline and ultimately better outcomes for the firm.

COE Leadership

• Works with Assurance Markets and Service Line Leadership to define pursuit pipeline including Invest to Win, Retains and Geo Priorities
• Oversees and contributes to qualification and MORE process and Account Excellence activities
• Manages resourcing using COE resources and liaises with Oceania Pursuits and Commercial Excellence Leader on any additional resourcing requirements
• Connects with wider Clients and Industries teams and Global Assurance Markets to find ways to work better together to increase win probability across Audit and Assurance Advisory including:
• CEs on Invest to Wins and Key Retains
• BMC on Key Buyer Programs
• Pursuit and Account Based Marketing Teams
• EY wavespace
• CX team to leverage client feedback

Pursuits

• Leads Pursuits in capacity as Pursuit Leader including working with engagement teams on stakeholder engagement strategies, contact plans, value proposition development, proposal development and presentation coaching
• Leads Retains account management activities including overseeing CX activities and connects accounts to new solutions and key buyer programs
• Other responsibilities and tasks as required to achieve the agreed performance outcomes.

Skills and attributes for success

• 15+ years’ experience in pursuits or similar in building relationships and winning work
• Experience managing direct reports and allocating work
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage workload of self and team

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.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Resilience and ‘can do’ attitude to dealing with stressful situations
• Ability to work across multiple activities and deadlines and successfully navigate complex competing priorities
• Strategic thinker who can gather and synthesise different points of view

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 .

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

Acknowledgement of Country

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.

© 2025 Ernst & Young Australia. A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited. All Rights Reserved. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

As our Business Support Centre Executive Assistant you’ll be required to work in a team environment providing high quality, consistent and efficient administrative support in line with a set scope of services. These services will be delivered in a proactive and collaborative manner, across multiple geographies and service lines in a local and virtual environment. This role is offered on a flexible full-time basis, initially as a 12-month fixed term contract.

This is a hybrid position based in either Naarm (Melbourne) or Warrang (Sydney). While our roles offer flexible work arrangements, there is an inherent requirement for regular in-person attendance at the office. We welcome a conversation about potential options in the context of this role. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your key responsibilities

• Prepare and manage expense claims for Senior Managers and Directors using the in-house processing system, ensuring compliance with the firm's policy meeting Accounts Payable deadlines.
• Coordinate and respond to emails in EY's Security shared mailbox, support baseline security applications.
• Schedule and organize internal and external meetings, manage logistics, arrange travel bookings in accordance with firm policies, prepare itineraries, and track travel costs.
• Organize client events following firm guidelines, manage catering and AV needs, coordinate group travel and accommodation, and secure venues using internal contacts .
• Conduct client/industry research, manage client database entries, provide technical coaching for new team members, process vendor payment requests, and engage in personal performance development while supporting team projects and tasks as needed.

• Proficiency in MS Office applications. Some experience in delivering technical training or coaching is preferred. Quality-focused with attention to detail, and able to interact effectively with senior management while meeting performance criteria.
• Strong prioritization, organizational, and time management skills, along with well-developed problem-solving abilities and proficiency in database systems. Proven customer service focus, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team are essential.
• Must be comfortable working virtually and independently, responding well to deadlines, and adapting to a rapidly changing environment.

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.

• A minimum of 2 to 3 years of work experience is required, with at least 2 years preferred in a team environment providing secretarial services
• Candidates must be located in Sydney or Melbourne and be Australian citizens with the ability to obtain NV1 Defence Security Clearance.

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

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.

© 2025 Ernst & Young Australia. A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited. All Rights Reserved. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

Your key responsibilities

• Embrace a variety of client / project experiences, working collaboratively with EY teams.

• Be eager to learn on new engagements in both an advisory and assurance capacity.

• Demonstrate an intermediate proficiency in financial products.

• Be professional and a self-starter who can both operate in teams and autonomously.

• Be accountable for quality work products (work papers and reports).

• Learn and ensure compliance with EY’s quality and risk management principles.

Skills and attributes for success

• Relevant bachelor’s degree and completed professional qualifications relevant to Finance, Risk or Treasury, i.e. CAANZ or CFA (or equivalent, recognised by these specific bodies).
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 product suite.
• Advanced business writing skills and communication skills (written and oral).
• Open to travel for work purposes, flexible with work hours to accommodate project deadlines.

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.

• Understanding of financial product cash flows.
• Working experience in the Financial Services sector, preferably in Finance, Risk and Treasury.
• Capability in technical finance and financial risk management relevant matters and/or corporate or bank treasury function.
• Knowledge of contemporary technology tools such as Alteryx, BluePrism, PowerBI or Tableau
• Knowledge of or experience with accounting standard related to financial instruments i.e.: AASB9, AASB 13.

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 .

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

Acknowledgement of Country

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.

© 2025 Ernst & Young Australia. A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited. All Rights Reserved. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

As our External Security Vetting Analyst Team Leader, you'll take the lead in building and leading a high performing team, handling complex personal security clearance processes across various security levels, such as Baseline, Negative Vetting Level 1, Negative Vetting Level 2, and Positive Vetting.

Your key responsibilities

In this critical role, you will be responsible for leading a geographically dispersed, newly formed and rapidly growing, high performing team with varying degrees of experience in security clearance processes. You will Help build high performing teams, assess clearance cases, and leveraging your experience in vetting with attention to detail and ability to manage a complex process. You will also be accountable for Quality Assurance, enforcing stringent quality controls on Personal Security Files (PSFs), and provide sound, data-driven advice on clearance outcomes.

• Process security clearances meticulously, strictly adhering to the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and EY best practices.
• Conduct thorough Quality Assurance checks on Personal Security Files (PSFs) ensuring their alignment with standard procedures and the PSPF.
• Collaborate seamlessly with multiple internal and external stakeholders and senior team members to deliver efficient and effective caseload management and execution.
• Participate in our continuous improvement program

What we look for

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• Extensive vetting experience (essential) in Government or similar high-security environments
• A minimum Negative Vetting Level 1, with the opportunity to upgrade to Negative Vetting 2 as required
• Certificate IV in Government (Personnel Security Vetting)

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.

• Leadership: Experience in leading teams with the drive to mentor and lead a team of enthusiastic security analysts.
• Attention to Detail: The meticulous scrutiny of extensive data and identification of potential security risks.
• Quality Assurance: Firm commitment to uphold high-quality standards in vetting processes and documentation, strictly adhering to the PSPF.

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 .

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

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.

© 2025 Ernst & Young Australia. A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited. All Rights Reserved. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

As our External Security Vetting Senior Analyst, you'll be handling complex personal security clearance processes across various clearance levels, such as Baseline, Negative Vetting Level 1, Negative Vetting Level 2 and Positive Vetting.

Your key responsibilities

In this critical role, you will be responsible for assessing components of clearance cases and leveraging your experience in vetting with attention to detail and ability to manage a complex process. You will also be accountable for Quality Assurance, enforcing stringent quality controls on Personal Security Files (PSFs), and provide sound, data-driven advice on clearance outcomes.

• Process security clearances meticulously, strictly adhering to the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and EY best practices.
• Leverage electronic case management systems for efficient clearance processing.
• Conduct Interviews and collect information from Clearance Subjects
• Offer advice on clearance outcomes while adeptly handling complex vetting cases and sensitivities.

What we look for

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• Attention to Detail: The meticulous scrutiny of extensive data and identification of potential security risks.
• Quality Assurance: Firm commitment to uphold high-quality standards in vetting processes and documentation, strictly adhering to the PSPF.
• Time Management: Ensure milestones and SLAs are met with close attention to competing demands on time.

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.

• A minimum Negative Vetting Level 1, with the opportunity to upgrade to Negative Vetting 2 as required
• Certificate IV in Government (Personnel Security Vetting)
• Extensive vetting experience (essential) in Government or similar high-security environments

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 .

• 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

Acknowledgement of Country

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.

© 2025 Ernst & Young Australia. A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited. All Rights Reserved. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

Your key responsibilities

• Embrace a variety of client / project experiences, working collaboratively with EY teams.

• Be eager to learn on new engagements in both an advisory and assurance capacity.

• Demonstrate an intermediate proficiency in financial products.

• Be professional and a self-starter who can both operate in teams and autonomously.

• Be accountable for quality work products (work papers and reports).

• Learn and ensure compliance with EY’s quality and risk management principles.

What we look for

To be considered for this role you must have:

• Relevant bachelor’s degree and completed professional qualifications relevant to Finance, Risk or Treasury, i.e. CAANZ or CFA (or equivalent, recognised by these specific bodies).
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 product suite.
• Advanced business writing skills and communication skills (written and oral).
• Open to travel for work purposes, flexible with work hours to accommodate project deadlines.

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.

• Understanding of financial product cash flows.
• Working experience in the Financial Services sector, preferably in Finance, Risk and Treasury.
• Capability in technical finance and financial risk management relevant matters and/or corporate or bank treasury function.
• Knowledge of contemporary technology tools such as Alteryx, BluePrism, PowerBI or Tableau
• Knowledge of or experience with accounting standard related to financial instruments i.e.: AASB9, AASB 13.

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 .

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

Acknowledgement of Country

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.

© 2025 Ernst & Young Australia. A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited. All Rights Reserved. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

As our Assurance Centre of Excellence (COE) Leader you’ll lead the Assurance COE. The successful candidate will have 15+ years’ experience in pursuits or similar in building relationships and winning work. Managing a small team, you will work to deploy the firm’s dedicated assurance resources to maximise impact, coverage and win rate. You will have highly developed interpersonal skills and be able to manage a complex stakeholder environment and work under pressure. As a keen communicator you will relish the challenge of developing value propositions for service offerings, campaigns and pursuits. While able to operate at a strategic level you will be happy to work in the trenches with teams on pursuits.

Reporting to the Oceania Pursuits and Commercial Excellence Leader, the Assurance COE Leader will work with Assurance Service Line and Markets Leadership to help develop and execute the Assurance Growth Strategy. This includes managing the pipeline of must win and retain pursuits across Assurance (audit and advisory services). As well as developing long-term engagement plans with Assurance Partners and Client and Industries resources to drive engagement, discipline and ultimately better outcomes for the firm.

COE Leadership

• Works with Assurance Markets and Service Line Leadership to define pursuit pipeline including Invest to Win, Retains and Geo Priorities
• Oversees and contributes to qualification and MORE process and Account Excellence activities
• Manages resourcing using COE resources and liaises with Oceania Pursuits and Commercial Excellence Leader on any additional resourcing requirements
• Connects with wider Clients and Industries teams and Global Assurance Markets to find ways to work better together to increase win probability across Audit and Assurance Advisory including:
• CEs on Invest to Wins and Key Retains
• BMC on Key Buyer Programs
• Pursuit and Account Based Marketing Teams
• EY wavespace
• CX team to leverage client feedback

Pursuits

• Leads Pursuits in capacity as Pursuit Leader including working with engagement teams on stakeholder engagement strategies, contact plans, value proposition development, proposal development and presentation coaching
• Leads Retains account management activities including overseeing CX activities and connects accounts to new solutions and key buyer programs
• Other responsibilities and tasks as required to achieve the agreed performance outcomes.

Skills and attributes for success

• 15+ years’ experience in pursuits or similar in building relationships and winning work
• Experience managing direct reports and allocating work
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage workload of self and team

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.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Resilience and ‘can do’ attitude to dealing with stressful situations
• Ability to work across multiple activities and deadlines and successfully navigate complex competing priorities
• Strategic thinker who can gather and synthesise different points of view

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 .

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

Acknowledgement of Country

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.

© 2025 Ernst & Young Australia. A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited. All Rights Reserved. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.