Expression of Interest - Public Sector Group

KordaMentha; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Flexibility

Career Growth

Leave That Works for You

Culture & Connection

Family Support

Health & Wellbeing

Job summary

KordaMentha in Canberra is expanding its advisory capability and invites expressions of interest from consultants at all levels to support governments, not-for-profits and the private sector on complex challenges across transport, infrastructure, energy, health and education.

You’ll work with partners who pride themselves on being deeply involved in every engagement, help grow the business and gain exposure to senior leaders on impactful projects in the public sector.

Qualifications

• Exceptional communication, written and verbal.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Consulting or advisory experience.
• Excellent relationship-building skills and ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government security clearance.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Consulting experience

Relationship building

Security clearance

Job description

For more than 20 years, KordaMentha has supported businesses through some of their most complex matters and opportunities. Founder owned and led; we are an advisory firm that helps corporations, financiers, lawyers, private investors and government clients to grow, protect and recover value.

That’s what we do, but it’s how we do this that makes us who we are.

Proudly independent, strategically local, and with a bias for action to get things done, we focus on doing what is right by our clients, our people, and the wider community. Our track record shows that we help navigate the best path forward in challenging times, and do so across cities, regions and territories.

In the most stressful or demanding environments, we continue to drive change where it really counts.

Job Description

KordaMentha is working with governments, not-for-profits and the private sector on a range of their most complex challenges. This includes in transport, infrastructure, energy, international development, water and utilities, the environment, housing and real estate, defence and national security, health and education.

Our team is growing rapidly. We are seeking expressions of interest from consultants at all levels.

At KordaMentha, you’ll be motivated by real impact. You will work with partners who pride themselves in being deeply involved in every engagement. You’ll contribute to the growth of the business and get exposure to senior leaders in Government.

You’ll play a key role in growing our team, working with clients and engagement teams to deliver complex projects and supporting strategic business development activities.

If you are looking to apply your analytical and problem-solving skills and work on some of the most impactful engagements across the public sector – we want to hear from you.

KordaMentha seeks individuals with a proactive and innovative mindset. Ideal candidates thrive in dynamic environments and are driven by a passion for making a tangible impact with government clients. They should possess a strategic outlook, be capable of navigating complex challenges and delivering practical solutions.

We are seeking experienced consultants from a range of disciplines to join our Canberra team:

• Governance risk and compliance
• Financial and commercial advisory
• Infrastructure and major projects
• Program design and evaluation
• Program and project risk
• Technology strategy and design
• Cyber security advisory and review
• Data analytics and financial modelling
• Property and real estate
• Procurement and supply chain
• Restructuring, insolvency & turnaround

Qualifications

For all team members:

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to distil and present complex issues clearly.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, particularly the ability to address unstructured or ambiguous problems through application of logical and systematic techniques
• Consulting or advisory experience
• Excellent relationship building skills and ability to collaborate effectively with diverse client and internal stakeholders
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government security clearance.

Additional Information

Join KordaMentha — Where Your Growth Is Our Priority

We don’t just hire talent; we invest in it - with support that accelerates your success in every way

Why Join Us?

• Professional Development: Expert mentorship, tailored training via KordaMentha Business School, study support, and our Accelerate program for Analysts to Associate Directors — build your brand, expand your network, and gain strategic insights from senior leaders
• Flexibility: We champion work/life integration with options that fit your lifestyle.
• Career Growth: Merit-based promotions, secondments, and opportunities to work alongside senior leaders on impactful projects.
• Leave That Works for You: Buy extra leave and access volunteer, generous parental leave and career break options.
• Culture & Connection:Social events, cultural celebrations, be part of our diversity and inclusion program, KMConnect.
• Family Support: Flexible parental leave, return-to-work support through our partner GracePapers, and resources for every stage of family life.
• Health & Wellbeing: Inclusive wellness initiatives and confidential and industry leading EAP for you and your family.

This isn’t just a job — it’s a place where your ambitions are nurtured, your wellbeing is valued, and your contributions celebrated. Ready to shape your future with us?