Manager

BDO Administration Pty Ltd; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing benefits

Professional development support

Travel perks

Flexible/ enhanced leave options

Job summary

BDO Administration Pty Ltd in Brisbane is seeking a Manager in our Strategy & Transformation team to guide complex client engagements, shape direction, and deliver tangible change across government, private sector and not-for-profit clients.

You will lead projects from planning and scoping through to delivery and implementation, mentor team members, and contribute to business development while collaborating with senior stakeholders to create lasting impact within a supportive, values-driven

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead engagements and work with senior stakeholders to shape strategies and deliver actionable solutions.
• Mentor team members and contribute to business development activities.
• Drive transformation programs from planning through delivery and operational improvement.

Skills

Consulting experience

Lead complex projects

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Collaborative leadership

Coaching and developing others

Proactive/adaptive mindset

Education

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

Job description

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]

We shape what matters. At BDO we are always looking ahead, thinking bigger, reaching further and always staying personal and human in everything we do. We’re by your side, backing you to explore ideas and new ways of working to shape the future you want to see.