Senior Consultant | Strategy & Commercial

Description: Job Requisition ID: 39612

• We support flexibility and choice including flexible work arrangements and part-time options.
• Mentoring programs – receive support and coaching to progress your career
• Recognition culture to celebrate milestones and discounts at hundreds of retailers

Are you ready to influence and shape the outcomes of major policies and projects, from social and economic development to service delivery on behalf of government? Do you have the expertise and vision to guide decisions on nation-defining projects and life-changing services, and the drive to help bring them to life? If you're eager to make a lasting impact on the lives of everyday Australians, then a role in our Canberra-based Strategy & Commercial team could be for you. What will your typical day look like? Expect to work closely with our clients, helping to address ‘front-page’ and ‘big-ticket’ issues. On a day-to-day basis you might find yourself:

• Collaborating with government and stakeholders to shape the next generation of major policies and investments.
• Developing and delivering independent reviews, options analysis, business cases and strategy development for complex policies, projects and programs.
• Undertaking commercial and financial analysis, designing commercial frameworks and optimising procurement strategies.
• Analysing an infrastructure network’s performance and future requirements using the latest tools and technologies to identify opportunities and risk.
• Playing key functional roles in Program Management Offices (PMOs) of major Defence infrastructure programs.
• Conducting analysis to identify opportunities and risks in complex policies and projects.
• Leading large-scale government tender processes and commercial strategy development to enable value for money.

About The Team Deloitte's Strategy & Commercial team works on some of the most high-profile infrastructure and government service projects. We offer a collaborative environment where you'll work closely with industry leaders who are passionate about your professional growth. Our team’s work focuses on the early stages of the capital project and policy lifecycle, including:

• Policy development
• Strategy development
• Strategic options analysis
• Complex program planning
• Business case preparation
• Procurement process design and execution
• Commercial advisory and negotiations
• Transaction advisory

We primarily work with public sector clients, such as:

• Defence, Federal & ACT Government
• Public transport
• Justice and Security
• Education
• Sports and Recreation
• Ports and economic infrastructure
• Precincts and urban renewal
• Residential, commercial, and industrial
• Health and Human services

Enough About Us, Let’s Talk About You. We are looking for a diverse range of skill sets and experiences to add to our Canberra team. As a Manager, you would be expected to lead teams and manage engagement delivery, demonstrate a strategic and proactive mindset in articulating and solving complex business issues influence stakeholders, teams, and individuals positively, establish professional relationships with increasingly senior people, take ownership for business development opportunities, and drive high performance from colleagues across Deloitte. As a Consultant / Senior Consultant, you would be expected to have strong technical and analytical capabilities and an ability to problem solve to deliver impact, capability to articulate compelling messages and communication, understand the importance of effective engagement management, and build a deeper knowledge and understanding of the sales process. For both roles, we are looking for the following must haves:

• A passion for public sector work and a strong understanding of government policy and investment drivers.
• Excellent communication and writing skills, with the ability to write for various audiences.
• A positive, collaborative, problem-solving mindset with a drive to learn and grow.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience.
• An Australian Government Security Clearance (or the ability to obtain one).

You may also have the following skills / experiences, which would be valuable to the role:

• Experience in public sector strategy, procurement, infrastructure delivery, business cases, financial/economic modelling, contract design, and consulting services.
• Strong quantitative analysis skills, including financial and economic analysis.
• Project management or contract administration experience in Defence, Government, or private sector.
• Background in engineering, science, commerce, infrastructure, trade, or real estate.
• Experience with the Australian Defence Force (reservists and veterans encouraged to apply).
• Understanding of Australian and/or ACT Government operations.

Don’t currently live in Canberra? No problem! Let’s chat about how we can support you in making the transition to Australia’s Capital (citizens only). Why Deloitte?   At Deloitte, we focus our energy on interesting and impactful work. We’re always learning, innovating and setting the standard; making a positive difference to our clients and our society. We put coaching at the heart of what we do, helping our people grow their careers in any direction  At Deloitte, we focus our energy on interesting and impactful work. We’re always learning, innovating and setting the standard; making a positive difference to our clients and our society. We put coaching at the heart of what we do, helping our people grow their careers in any direction – whether it be up, moving into something new, or even moving across the world.      We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion. We have a diverse collection of people from different backgrounds, with different experiences, gender identities, abilities and thinking styles. What binds us together is a shared commitment to value everyone’s perspective and to cultivate inclusion; so that our work environment is a safe space we can all belong.    We support flexibility and choice. We encourage you to find the right balance between connecting in person with your clients and teams and meeting your own personal needs.   We help you live and work well. To support your personal and professional life, we offer a range of  perks and benefits , including retail discounts, wellbeing leave, paid volunteering days, twelve flexible working options, market-leading parental leave and return to work support package.    Next Steps Ready to make an impact? Apply now to join a team dedicated to shaping Australia's future infrastructure and service delivery. By applying for this job, you’ll be assessed against the Deloitte Talent Standards. We’ve designed these standards so that you can grow in your career, and we can provide our clients with a consistent and exceptional Deloitte employee experience globally. The preferred candidate will be subject to background screening by Deloitte or by their external third-party provider.