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.

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: 
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Consultant to join our Workforce Advisory team, focusing on delivering exceptional change management services. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in facilitating business transformations, driving strategic change initiatives, and enhancing change capabilities within client organizations. This role requires collaboration with high-performing teams to accelerate value alignment and support our clients through significant change efforts.

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.
•    Conduct impact analyses, assess change readiness, and identify key stakeholders to tailor the change approach.
•    Lead change for significant business transformations, with a focus on SAP, Microsoft, ServiceNow, or large-scale digital programs.
•    Design and implement change strategies for client organizations undergoing business transformation.
•    Engage with internal and external stakeholders, providing expert change management advice, strategic communications, and user experience guidance.
•    Define and measure success metrics to monitor change progress.
•    Contribute to the development of proposals and tender responses.
•    Support team growth and practice investment through active participation in development activities.
•    Be an active member of the practise, 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.

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. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

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

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