Manager

bdoau; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing benefits

Professional development

Inclusive culture

Flexible leave options

Career progression

Job summary

BDO Australia is seeking a Manager in Strategy & Transformation to lead high-profile engagements across government, private sector and not-for-profit clients from Brisbane. You will work with experienced consultants to deliver strategic planning, business case development, transformation delivery and operational improvement, mentoring junior staff and contributing to business development activities.

You'll engage with senior stakeholders, navigate ambiguity, and foster a collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Experience in consulting or professional services, particularly in strategy, transformation, operating model design, process improvement or related areas.
• The ability to lead complex projects from planning and scoping through to delivery and implementation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with confidence engaging and influencing senior leaders.
• Commercial acumen and experience identifying opportunities, contributing to proposals and supporting business growth.
• A collaborative leadership style and a passion for coaching and developing others.
• A proactive, adaptable mindset and the ability to navigate ambiguity while delivering quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to high-profile engagements across government, private sector and not-for-profit clients.
• Guide strategic planning, business case development, transformation delivery and operational improvement.
• Mentor team members and support business development activities to grow the practice.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to drive meaningful change and measurable outcomes.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Coaching and mentoring

Change management

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Economics, Engineering, Science, Health, Law or related discipline

Job description

We're BDO, a global professional services firm connected to local markets. Our people work together to provide specialist expertise, helping businesses achieve their goals.

We inspire others, to go further. We create together, to reach higher. We build trust, to lead purposefully.

Whether you’re building your future or starting your career with us, you won’t do it alone. From creating solutions for our clients to building careers for our people, we shape what matters , and that’s where you come in.

About the Role

Join BDO’s Strategy & Transformation team and play a key role in helping organisations solve complex challenges, shape future direction, and deliver meaningful change.

As a Manager, you’ll work alongside experienced consulting professionals to deliver practical, evidence-based solutions for a diverse range of government, private sector and not-for-profit clients. From strategic planning and business case development through to transformation delivery and operational improvement, you’ll partner with clients to drive better outcomes and create lasting impact.

This is an opportunity to lead and contribute to high-profile engagements, working closely with senior stakeholders to tackle complex problems, facilitate strategic discussions, and develop innovative, actionable solutions. You’ll also play an important role in mentoring team members, contributing to business development activities, and supporting the continued growth of our Strategy & Transformation practice.

About You

You’re a curious, commercially minded consulting professional who enjoys helping organisations navigate complexity and achieve meaningful outcomes. You bring strong strategic thinking, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders at all levels.

You’ll thrive in this role if you have:

• Experience in consulting or professional services, particularly in strategy, transformation, operating model design, process improvement or related areas.
• The ability to lead complex projects from planning and scoping through to delivery and implementation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with confidence engaging and influencing senior leaders.
• Commercial acumen and experience identifying opportunities, contributing to proposals and supporting business growth.
• A collaborative leadership style and a passion for coaching and developing others.
• A proactive, adaptable mindset and the ability to navigate ambiguity while delivering quality outcomes.
• A tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Economics, Engineering, Science, Health, Law or a related discipline will be highly regarded.

Why BDO?

Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.

Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.

Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.

We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.

Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.

Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.

With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.

Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive).

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026 by Diversity Council of Australia and a 2024-2025 Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

BDO is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview process, we encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail]