Senior Consultant / Manager, Australian Government Consulting

Job Description

About our team Australian Government Consulting (AGC) was established to help the Australian Public Service (APS) confidently meet current and future challenges in-house, and selectively engage external consultants in a way that maximises value-for-money. We do this by delivering high-quality consulting projects that reflect our distinctive character as government consultants working for public impact (and nothing else). We use consulting methods and deep knowledge of government to deliver: strategy and policy organisational performance service delivery design buying better from external consultants. Situated within the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, we work in partnership with APS agencies on a wide range of high-profile issues that make a real difference to the wellbeing of Australians. Our project teams also help to shape AGC – and reshape the APS. Working at AGC Our team is committed to public service and dedicated to maximising impact by working collaboratively and pursuing excellence. We are pioneering a different way of working – a unique APS style of strategic management consulting. We will also be holding virtual information sessions for prospective candidates, see here for details. Our offer to you At AGC, we offer: The opportunity to develop rapidly by solving problems in small teams of talented peers and senior public servants. (AGC also offers formal learning and development – on top of the opportunities available to every PM&C employee.) The opportunity to work on fast-paced projects across a wide range of APS portfolios and functions, using your consulting skills to deliver public value. A chance to shape and lead the future of the Australian Government’s in-house consulting function. Generous and flexible conditions, including 15.4% superannuation in addition to base salary, allowances, salary sacrifice, study assistance, shut down leave, and relocation assistance for those outside of Canberra. What you’ll be doing We are looking for exceptionally talented management consultants who are inspired by our mission to deliver public impact. You will work with a high-performing team to deliver management consultancy projects for Australian Public Service clients. As an APS 6 Senior Consultant, you will: Work closely with clients and AGC leadership to apply AGC’s consulting methodologies and deliver high quality projects aligned to our strategic policy and organisational transformation service lines. Skilfully engage with diverse stakeholders inside and outside of government. Apply strong critical and strategic thinking and an entrepreneurial mind-set. Apply structured problem-solving techniques to policy and organisational challenges, facilitate workshops and interviews, analyse data and deliver meaningful results. Analyse key resources to generate meaningful insights and recommendations for clients. Develop and deploy your subject matter expertise across AGC’s service offer. As an EL 1 Manager, you will: Work closely with partners and clients to drive and deliver end-to-end high quality strategic consulting projects that meet client needs, aligned to AGC’s strategic policy and organisational transformation service lines. Manage client relationships and skilfully engage with key stakeholders to influence outcomes. Provide thought leadership across AGC to refine and expand AGC’s service offer, while lending your expertise to other project teams and proposing innovative ideas and solutions to drive AGC forward. Apply strong critical and strategic thinking and an entrepreneurial mind-set. Apply structured problem-solving techniques to policy and organisational challenges, facilitate workshops and interviews, analyse data and deliver meaningful results. Manage and mentor AGC staff in a positive and uplifting manner, contributing to AGC’s culture and capability. Why you’re the ideal candidate Our ideal candidate will perform at the level in accordance with the PM&C Performance model and will bring: Experience in a consulting or advisory environment that aligns with our strategic policy and organisational transformation service offerings. Experience planning, managing and delivering complex, fast-paced projects. A passion for making a difference and challenging the status-quo. The ability to think critically and bring a strategic and innovative mind-set to identify and solve problems. The ability to engage internal and external audiences to secure outcomes. Flexibility and resilience to work autonomously and at pace to deliver results in sometimes uncertain and high-pressure work environments. The ability to work collaboratively in a team and create an inclusive environment with people at all levels. Flexibility arrangements At PM&C we recognise the broad benefits of offering flexibility in how, when and where work is performed. We consider flexibility first from a starting position of ‘how can we make this work?’ and consider individual circumstances and operational requirements in making genuine attempts to establish mutually beneficial arrangements. Please reach out to the contact officer if you would like to explore what flexibility might look like for you, such as part time work, variable start and finish times or working from home. Eligibility To be eligible for this position you must be an Australian Citizen. The occupant must be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (Protected) level security clearance, or hold a current security clearance of an appropriate level. The successful candidate will be required to be assessed through our pre-employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History Check How to apply If this sounds like the opportunity you are looking for, we want to hear from you! Submit an online application through the Apply link by 10 March 2025 at 11:30pm AEDT. #J-18808-Ljbffr