EY Parthenon - Senior Consultant | Infrastructure Advisory

The opportunity 

EY Parthenon’s Canberra Infrastructure Advisory (IA) team is a high‑impact, trusted advisor to government, working on complex policy, economic and strategic challenges that shape Australia’s long‑term direction. As a Senior Consultant, you will join a team with a strong market presence across international engagement and development, transport, energy and utilities, sustainability and defence, supporting government clients to make confident decisions on strategy, policy reform, investment and major transactions.

A defining feature of the Canberra IA team is its role in advancing Australia’s international engagement across the Asia‑Pacific, contributing to high‑impact infrastructure initiatives that strengthen communities, drive sustainable long‑term growth and reinforce Australia’s strategic partnerships in the region. This gives the team’s work a unique international footprint and a meaningful sense of purpose.

In this role you will work closely with multidisciplinary experts to tackle complex issues and deliver insights that influence government decision‑making. From leading analytical work to developing clear, actionable advice for senior stakeholders, the role provides a rare opportunity to rapidly grow your capability, deepen your sector expertise and shape outcomes that matter nationally and internationally.

Your key responsibilities 

• Provide clear, evidence‑based commercial, economic and strategic policy advice.
• Produce well‑structured, accessible reports and presentations.
• Build and apply analytical models to assess costs, benefits and broader impacts.
• Support business development, including preparation of high‑quality proposals.
• Assist in the management of client engagements and project delivery.
• Build strong relationships across EY, and with clients and industry partners.
• Continue growing your professional offering, technical skills and sector expertise.

Skills and attributes for success 

• 3–4 years’ experience in a similar government or private‑sector role.
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, for example finance, accounting, engineering, economics, law, business administration or international relations.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills across quantitative and qualitative domains.
• Ability to work with datasets and build or interpret economic and financial models (e.g., cost–benefit analysis, impact assessments).
• Ability to translate complex analysis into actionable insights for non‑technical audiences.
• Experience advising government on strategic policy issues or strong interest in this work.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A positive, proactive and collaborative mindset aligned with IA Canberra’s team culture.
• Willingness to support domestic and international government partners.
• Australian citizenship, required for Federal Government security clearance.

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 more. 

• 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. 

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