Consultant - Government Incentives

Consultant – Government Incentives

The opportunity

An exciting opportunity to work with the dynamic, growing EY Government Incentives team. Our team is purpose-driven and committed to helping our clients access a variety of State and Federal government grants and incentives that allow for investment and growth to foster a better working world. Our role is to assist clients to identify and access incentives and capital in the form of funding, grants and Research & Development Tax incentives. We act as trusted advisors, by helping with innovation management and policy, preparing grant applications and assisting companies access R&D Tax incentive claims.

As a Consultant you will assist companies with accessing R&D incentives and grants across a variety of industry sectors which could include manufacturing, food and agribusiness, information technology, biotech/pharmaceutical and financial services to name a few. Our clients range from start-ups and entrepreneurs, to ASX listed clients and multinationals. 

This is a hybrid position based in Naarm - Melbourne. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your key responsibilities

• If you enjoy problem solving, are curious about innovation and how Australian business are leading the global landscape, this could be the right opportunity for you
• Preparing grant applications and technical documentation with exposure to project development, economic evaluation and commercial decision-making, innovation, and commercialisation
• Assist with the preparation of R&D tax incentive claims including scoping interviews with technical teams to identify R&D eligible activities, preparation of technical descriptions and analysis of financial information
• Joining an industry leading team comprised of scientists, lawyers, accountants and engineers focused on enabling clients in their capital agenda; through accessing government grants and R&D incentives to help fund growth and investment
• Be mentored by experienced industry leaders that can support your learning and growth across high complexity projects in a dynamic environment

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong written and verbal communication, with willingness to learn by asking the right questions
• Ability to understand disparate sets of information and data; and a capacity to articulate scientific and technical information succinctly to different audiences in written reports
• Ability to work with excel and preparing financial models
• Undergraduate and/or postgraduate qualifications which may include Law, Science, Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Materials science desired) or Computer Science/IT related

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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