Senior Consultant -International Development| Strategy and Transactions

What if your career could have a lasting impact on you, and the World?

At EY we believe that whoever you are, your uniqueness helps us stand apart.

We bring together extraordinary people like you to build a better working world.

EY is looking for motivated, talented and professional team members to join our international development and engagement team. These staff will work in on a range of projects which support the economic and human development of our region. We have roles for economists, infrastructure advisory professionals, trade policy specialists, inclusion, and international development practitioners.

What’s in it for you?

EY’s International Engagement team offers government clients advice and implementation support to deliver transformative social and economic development initiatives in the Indo-Pacific region. This includes providing technical advice, designing and delivering technical cooperation activities, and facilitating international partnerships between a range of diverse organisations. You will have the opportunity to work across a range of different clients and both Official Development Assistance (ODA) and non-ODA engagements in sectors including infrastructure, transport, energy, climate, telecommunications, and trade and investment.

You will also:

• Support delivery of client engagements by ensuring that activities and services are oriented to each client's needs, and are delivered effectively and efficiently
• Undertake sector or country-specific research and analysis to provide strategic advice to clients in consultation with senior staff and partners
• Draft clear, well written and easy to understand reports and presentations
• Coordinate between multiple teams and support functions to deliver activities including workshops, conferences, and study tours across Australia and the Indo-Pacific region
• Help manage internal budgets and administration requirements and ensure quality, independence and risk management protocols are followed
• Support business development activities, including the preparation of proposals
• Work closely with diverse teams in Australia and across the Indo-Pacific region
• Build relationships across EY, with clients and other industry professionals.

What 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 strong interest in international development and/or international relations, trade, infrastructure and economic development
• Ability to convene stakeholders across diverse cultural contexts
• Report writing, analysis, ability to think non-linearly and strategically when problem-solving and utilise general commercial skills and acumen
• Excellent interpersonal and client management skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in internal and external forums
• Ability to lead and manage multiple projects / people concurrently, and effectively prioritise competing demands
• A proactive, supportive and respectful approach to their team, and able to function under pressure but also demonstrate judgment in asking for help when required.
• Experience in any of the following domains is desirable: international development programming, infrastructure, international trade, economics, and gender and social inclusion.

What we can offer you

• Explore how a career at EY is yours to build at www.ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
• Discover how, when and where you can work at www.ey.com/au/flexibility
• Learn about our commitment to DE&I at www.ey.com/au/diversity-inclusiveness
• Understand how our benefits can support you at www.ey.com/au/benefits

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 www.ey.com/au/reconciliation

Apply now… we’re over 9,000 perspectives in Australia and we’re ready to welcome yours.

At EY we take inclusivity seriously, and we’re committed to removing barriers and improving the employment prospects of people with disability or long-term health conditions. 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.

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Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.