Consulting Project Leader

Prospert; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospert in Melbourne seeks a permanent Consulting Project Leader to drive strategic projects for employment service providers, balancing onsite client work with remote collaboration.

You will manage project planning, stakeholder engagement, and performance monitoring, analyze client needs, and develop tailored consulting solutions. You will coordinate tenders, lead risk management and service growth, and design training programs with internal experts to ensure outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and ability to use data to inform recommendations and measure outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills with diverse stakeholders and clear presentation of information.
• Experience in training and coaching, especially in employer engagement or workforce development.
• Demonstrated project leadership, including managing timelines and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and deliver consulting and strategic projects for employment service providers.
• Plan projects, engage stakeholders, and monitor performance.
• Analyze client needs and develop tailored consulting solutions.
• Coordinate tender and bid preparation; lead risk management and service growth initiatives.
• Design and facilitate training and coaching programs for employer engagement; prepare clear reports and recommendations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Training & coaching

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business/management/social sciences

Job description

Company Description

Prospert is dedicated to ensuring that job seekers and employers have access to high-quality employment services that support meaningful, sustainable work and business growth. The organization brings together experts in training, coaching, consulting, and tender management to strengthen the capacity and reputation of employment service providers. Prospert’s specialist services include employer-focused training and coaching, end-to-end tender management from business case development to contract transitions, and strategic consulting to manage risk and expand services. The company’s commitment is encapsulated in its promise: “you prosper from our expertise,” reflecting a focus on long-term outcomes for both providers and their customers.

Role Description

The Consulting Project Leader role is a permanent, hybrid position based in Melbourne, VIC, with flexibility for some work from home. In this role, the Consulting Project Leader oversees and delivers consulting and strategic projects for employment service providers, including project planning, stakeholder engagement, and performance monitoring. Day-to-day activities include analyzing client needs, developing tailored consulting solutions, coordinating tender and bid preparation, and leading risk management and service growth initiatives. The role also involves designing and facilitating training and coaching programs focused on employer engagement, preparing clear reports and recommendations, and collaborating with internal experts to ensure high-quality outcomes for clients.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and experience using data and evidence to inform recommendations and measure project outcomes.
• Proficiency in consulting and management consulting, including project scoping, solution design, and implementation for service-based organizations.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders, build relationships, and present complex information clearly.
• Experience in training and coaching, particularly in employer engagement or workforce development settings.
• Background in employment services, human services, or related sectors is highly beneficial.
• Demonstrated project leadership experience, including managing timelines, budgets, and cross-functional teams.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in business, management, social sciences, or a related discipline.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, balancing onsite client work in Melbourne, VIC with remote collaboration.