Senior Consultant - Workforce Advisory

Senior Consultant – Workforce Advisory – People Consulting 

In your career, will you tick all the right boxes or think outside them? 

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. 

The Team: People and Workforce  

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environments within high performing teams to deliver client outcomes, then this is the opportunity for you! We are looking for a Senior Consultant to join the Workforce Advisory team in our Melbourne office. In this role you will have the opportunity to work closely with both local and national clients across a breadth of workforce related projects. 

What’s in it for you? 

• We are a growing and energised team. Joining now means being able to seize the opportunities that accompany that growth and shape the future of this fast-growing practice 

• You’ll work with people who inspire and bring out the best in you, develop new and different skillsets with access to the latest digital tools and technology platforms 

• You’ll experience our diverse and inclusive culture. We believe that only the highest-performing teams that maximise the power of different perspectives can succeed in this fast-changing environment. 

The Role: 

The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in facilitating business transformations, driving strategic change initiatives, and enhancing change capabilities within client organizations.  

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to provide advice and support on workforce strategy, organisation design, change management and/or learning  

• Drive implementation of solutions, develop recommendations and reports, prepare client presentations 

• Develop proposals and tender responses 

• Use your knowledge and experience in the delivery of challenging projects across a diverse range of organisations 

Key Responsibilities 

• Utilize expertise to manage and deliver projects across various sectors, enhancing the change experience for diverse organizations. 

• Drive strategic transformation and change agendas, build change capacity, and implement effective change solutions for clients. 

• Develop and execute change management strategies and plans to maximize employee adoption and minimize resistance. 

• Be an active member of the practice, fostering integration and high performance within the team. 

• Innovate and contribute ideas to expand service offerings and drive positive client impact. 

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. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Organisational Development, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field. 

• Prosci ADKAR Model certification or an equivalent change management certification is highly desirable. 

• 2-5 years of experience in change management, preferably with large-scale organizational change experience. 

• Proven ability to manage stakeholders and relationships effectively. 

• Demonstrated experience in change management strategy, readiness assessment, communication planning, and user experience solutions. 

Our roles can be adjusted to work flexibly with the potential of reduced hours to balance your time between the home and office. Please speak with us about potential options. 

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 

• Discover the various ways our benefits can cater to your needs, across wellness, financial wellbeing, and family-friendly policies which include 26 weeks gender neutral paid parental leave 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. 

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We hold a collective commitment to continue to drive an environment where all differences are valued, practices are equitable, and everyone experiences a sense of belonging— where people are inspired to team and lead inclusively in their interactions every day. 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. 

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. 

EY | Building a better working world 

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