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.
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