Manager - Ey Defence Vetting Risk Consulting jobs at Ey in Australia

Your key responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver strategic transformation programs that improve Defence’s ability to achieve its mission.
• Deliver complex transformation and/or capital investment programs spanning the entire lifecycle - from strategy through to transition into operations
• Contribute to business development and account management activities such as pursuits, proposals and managing key relationships.
• Mentor and uplift the skills of colleagues and contribute to EY’s commitment to strengthening the Australian Public Service.

Skills and attributes for success

• Hands-on experience in projects and programs involving business transformation and/or infrastructure and capital works development and delivery.
• Management consulting experience gained through a Big 4 or boutique consulting firm is highly desirable.
• Capabilities in Portfolio / Program / Project Management, Agile PM delivery, PM technology and digital services, PMO / PM as a service
• Demonstrated leadership in Defence or national security contexts, with the ability to navigate strategic and operational landscapes.

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.

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with a track record of building long-lasting client relationships.
• Familiarity with Agile, Design Thinking, Lean, and technology-enabled transformation.
• Proven ability to lead proposals, shape business growth strategies, and manage complex project delivery.
• The roles require Security clearances NV1 or NV2 (if you have Baseline clearance- the ability to attain an NV1 quickly) due to the nature of the Federal client work.

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.

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.

You will support clients regarding valuation matters in various contexts including for transactions, portfolio assessment & optimisation, restructuring and strategic planning. This work usually assists clients in addressing matters relating to commercial, financial reporting, tax, regulatory matters or strategy.

Your key responsibilities

• Work within small project teams to undertake valuations of businesses and intangible assets. Your work will be for various purposes including management planning, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), tax, financial reporting and disputes.
• Take ownership for delivery of projects within each team. You will be the key person responsible for managing and preparation of valuation reports, which may include assessment of strategic options for transformation initiatives and detailed financial modelling and analysis.
• Think critically, identify issues and propose strategies related to the advice being provided.
• Maintain positive, productive, and professional relationships with client personnel other EY project teams and colleagues

Skills and attributes for success

Here’s our ‘wish list’ but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your strengths, what you want to learn, and how far you want to go.

• A bachelor's degree and approximately 3 to 7 years of related work experience
• A degree in finance, economics, accounting or business, with demonstrated aptitude in quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Direct experience utilising various valuation techniques and methodologies (market comparables, discounted cash flow, etc) for different purposes
• Experience in financial modelling in MS Excel and related software preferred
• Experience conducting valuations for accounting and or tax planning purposes is desired
• Excellent analytical, communication, organisational, interpersonal, and teaming skills

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.

• An open, curious mind which can help us to enhance the way we work and bring creative solutions to client’s problems.
• Strong teaming skills. We work in teams and pride ourselves on our open, supportive culture.
• A strong desire to continually develop themselves and others.

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 StandardsLegislation.

: Our transaction strategy and execution professionals help our clients with the development, evaluation, and end-to-end execution of their transaction strategy. We deliver operational due diligence (including technology, operational, and financial), deal management, and value creation advice and support. We advise our clients early to navigate transaction risk and increase value, from deal inception to execution, and then driving toward longer-term transformation.

We cover a wide range of technology aspects in a transaction, including IT, software and data due diligence, separation or integration analysis, value creation, synergy assessments and supporting the integration or separation process from a technology workstream perspective. With an unrivalled track record in the industry, you will have the opportunity to be part of the largest integrations, separations and transition practice in Oceania.

At EY-Parthenon, our unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions, tax and corporate finance delivers real-world value – solutions that work in practice, not just on paper. Benefiting from EY’s full spectrum of services, we’ve reimagined strategic consulting to work in a world of increasing complexity. With deep functional and sector expertise, paired with innovative AI-powered technology and an investor mindset, we partner with CEOs, boards, private equity and governments every step of the way.

We are seeking a Senior Consultant to join our Transaction Strategy and Execution (TSE) team within our Financial Services Practice based in our Warrang - Sydney Office. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options

Your key responsibilities

You will become part of an established team that values innovative thinking and provide you with the tools to design a career path as unique as you are. With us, you’ll be empowered to:

• Manage the delivery of technology and operational due diligence, post-merger integrations and separation / carve-out engagements, reporting to a Senior Manager, Director, or Partner.
• Analyse and evaluate operating models (including technology) and financial information.
• Apply your project management skills in an M&A process and develop a project plan for pre-deal, integration or separation.
• Apply your problem-solving skills to identify and support to mitigate key risks and issues our client is facing as part of an integration or separation program.
• Develop effective client relationships at the appropriate client level and being responsible for a high degree of client satisfaction with the engagement process and work products.

Skills and attributes for success

• Some technology experience either in a consulting capacity, or as part of your role in industry,
• At a minimum, 2 of the 3 below attributes below:

1. 1. Experience working with financial institutions such as insurers, wealth and asset managers and/or banks
   2. Experience working in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
   3. Minimum 3 years of consulting experience in a reputable consulting firm, investment bank or corporate development 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.

• Advanced problem-solving skills, curiosity and creative thinking.
• Demonstrated aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience in delivering high-quality reports and presentations.
• Adept at building strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and clients.
• Proficient at Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

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 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 contactrecruitment@au.ey.com 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.

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 StandardsLegislation.

As a Manager in the External Security Vetting team, you'll lead a team of Vetting Analysts, handling complex personal security clearance processes across various security levels, such as Baseline, Negative Vetting Level 1, Negative Vetting Level 2, and Positive Vetting.

In this role, you will have supervisory responsibility for a high performing team of vetting analysts, assessing clearance cases, you will leverage your experience in vetting to help build the capability within your team. You will have attention to detail and the ability to manage a complex process. You will be part of the Quality Assurance process, enforcing stringent quality controls on Personal Security Files (PSFs), and be able to document 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.
• Effectively manage caseload and execution.
• Coach, mentor and counsel Analysts and Senior Analysts, as well new team members to help us grow our team

hat we’re looking for

Here’s our ‘wish list’ but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your strengths, what you want to learn, and how far you want to go.

• A minimum Negative Vetting Level 1, with the opportunity to upgrade to Negative Vetting 2 as required
• Certificate IV in Government (Personnel Security Vetting)
• Leadership: Experience in leading a team 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.”

hat we can offer you

• Explore how a career at EY is yours to build at
• Discover how, when and where you can work at
• Learn about our commitment to DE&I at
• Discover the various ways our benefits can cater to your needs, across wellness,
  

paid parental leave at

.

Building a better working world

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.

Senior Consultant, Supply Chain and Operations – Canberra

As a Senior Consultant, you will work alongside a team of professionals from diverse backgrounds, contributing to the delivery of high-quality client services. You’ll have the opportunity to work on projects across,,, andManufacturing Excellence. If you already have experience in these areas, we’d love to hear about it. If not, show us your potential to grow into a strong consultant in these fields—and we’ll provide the support and development to help you get there.

This role is based in.

Your key responsibilities

• We’re a growing team in high demand, looking for individuals who approach business problems with structured thinking and a logical mindset.
• You’ll have the chance to work on a variety of impactful projects across Digital Supply Chain, Procurement, Operational Excellence, and Manufacturing Excellence, applying data-driven analysis to generate insights and drive results.
• Strong communication skills are essential—you’ll need to confidently present your perspective to senior executives and help deliver transformational change for our clients.

Skills and attributes for success

• Bring 3–5 years of experience delivering Digital Supply Chain solutions, such as Supply Chain IT platforms, analytics and visualisation tools, warehouse and transport management systems, demand planning systems, blockchain, or automation/robotics technologies.

• Exposure to Procurement within complex, large-scale organisational environments—beyond purely transactional activities—with a focus on strategic sourcing and process optimisation.

• Demonstrated capability in Operational and Manufacturing Excellence, including continuous improvement initiatives, systems thinking, and methodologies like Lean or Six Sigma in both operational and manufacturing contexts. One of the sectors we work with is the Australian Federal Government and as such Australian Citizenship is preferred.

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below:

• Good understanding of one or more of our Supply Chain and Operations areas, and capability to become a leader in one or more of those areas.
• Relevant business consulting experience

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.

Your key responsibilities

• Apply complex transfer pricing concepts and business, economic, and financial knowledge to help resolve client challenges. Support Partners on high-level engagements, including transfer pricing reviews, audits, and Advance Pricing Arrangements with the ATO and other tax authorities.
• Manage engagements and maintain day-to-day client relationships, including participating in meetings with clients and tax authorities. Review transfer pricing analyses, documentation, and models prepared by team members to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Mentor, train, and support the development of team members, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment that encourages growth and knowledge sharing.

Skills and attributes for success

Ideally, you’ll 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.

• Possess at least 5+ years of Transfer Pricing experience within a top-tier accounting firm, corporate, tax consulting, or legal environment. Demonstrate good drafting skills, the ability to apply facts to Transfer Pricing legislation, and advise clients on the implications.
• Have experience in assimilating complex information and data sources to provide succinct and well-informed recommendations. Exhibit strong teaming and leadership skills with the ability to build trust and credibility quickly.
• Show strong commercial acumen, staying abreast of wider legal, economic, environmental, and political factors that influence transfer pricing. Exceptional client service orientation and a collaborative approach to teaming are essential.
• Hold an Economics degree, Accounting degree, Legal degree, Certified Practising Accountant, or Chartered Accountant qualification. Financial modelling, Excel skills, AI skills, and Bloomberg skills are beneficial. Financial services experience is preferred but not necessary.

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 depending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country