Manager | Public Sector Advisory - Strategy & Transformation

Deloitte Services Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring

Coaching

Leadership programs

Retail discounts

Wellbeing leave

Volunteering days

Flexible working options

Parental leave

Job summary

Deloitte Services Pty Ltd in Sydney seeks a Manager in Public Sector Advisory to lead client delivery and shape trusted relationships with senior stakeholders in government and not-for-profit organisations. You will drive strategic transformation, support business development, and mentor teams to deliver impactful outcomes.

You will collaborate with Deloitte's Strategy & Transformation, contributing to thought leadership and growth across national and global networks while advancing the careers

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in Consulting or Professional Services, with delivery in Public Sector advisory.
• Experience developing strategies, operating models and transformation programmes.
• Strong business acumen and problem-solving skills; ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Proven project management skills and ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams.
• Inclusive leadership style and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of client delivery, leading teams to design and deliver impactful solutions.
• Own client relationships and act as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders.
• Design and facilitate executive discussions; align goals and enable strategic decisions.
• Drive business development through proposals and evolving service offerings.
• Support growth and development of junior team members.

Skills

Consulting experience

Public sector

Strategy development

Leadership

Project management

Business acumen

MBA (preferred)

Bachelor's degree

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA (preferred)

Job description

Job Requisition ID: 41994

• Shape major public sector strategies and transformations that help government and not-for-profit organisations deliver better outcomes for citizens and communities.
• Tackle big issues like cyber, trust, resilience and digital transformation
• Mentoring, coaching and leadership programs to help you make an impact that matters

Join Deloitte's Strategy & Transformation team in Sydney as a Manager in Public Sector Advisory, where you'll work with senior leaders across government and industry to solve complex challenges and drive lasting positive impact.

What will your typical day look like?

As a Manager, you'll take ownership of client delivery, leading teams to design and deliver impactful solutions while shaping trusted relationships with senior stakeholders. You'll play a key role in business development, thought leadership, and the growth of our people.

Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

• Leading end-to-end delivery of projects from framing client problems to shaping actionable recommendations, enabling implementation impact and managing project risks and financials along the way
• Managing multi-disciplinary teams, providing direction, coaching, and oversight to enable high performance and professional growth
• Owning client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor, and building rapport and credibility with senior stakeholders
• Designing and facilitating executive discussions, helping clients align on their goals and make confident, strategically-informed decisions
• Driving business development through proposal development, client relationship management, and evolving our service offerings that help our clients solve their most critical issues

Additionally, you will play a key role in supporting the growth of the team, with responsibilities including:

• Driving market eminence through support of strategy and transformation thought leadership
• Building your network of connections across our national and global ecosystem
• Leading and supporting the growth and development of junior team members on projects and in the Practice

About the team

Our team sits within Deloitte's Strategy and Business Design offering. We leverage our rich experience and global footprint to help clients navigate the future with confidence.

Our work spans a diverse range of industries and geographies across the Asia-Pacific region, from ASX-listed companies to the public and social sectors. We partner with senior executives and leaders to tackle their most complex challenges, bringing global perspectives to guide strategic decision-making, drive world-class transformations, and deliver impactful initiatives that create value and sustainable growth in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Within this role, you'll focus on improving government outcomes and helping public sector organisations achieve lasting positive impact. We work alongside senior leaders across government and industry to address high-stakes strategic and operational challenges, using evidence-based approaches to support decision-making, deliver transformative initiatives, and unlock sustainable value for citizens and stakeholders in a rapidly evolving public sector landscape.

You’ll be joining an outcomes-driven team where you can make a tangible impact from day one. You'll collaborate with experts across Deloitte, including Deloitte Access Economics, Deloitte Digital, and Data & AI to bring the best of the business to our clients, while growing in a culture that prioritises continuous development and mentorship.

Enough about us, let's talk about you

You may have all or some of the following skills/experiences:

• At least 5 years of experience in Consulting or Professional Services, with demonstrated delivery in the Public Sector advisory space
• Strong capability in developing strategies, operating models and transformation programs that address complex challenges, with a track record of delivering outcomes for senior stakeholders
• Strong business acumen and exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and exercise mature judgement
• Strong project management skills, balancing competing priorities while ensuring quality outcomes
• An inclusive leadership style and a collaborative approach to solving complex challenges
• A Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Law, Science, Engineering, Economics or a related discipline
• An advanced postgraduate qualification such as an MBA is preferred
• Prior experience advising on digital infrastructure, housing and infrastructure delivery, or major public sector programs that enhance service delivery, resilience, and community outcomes is highly desirable

Why Deloitte?

At Deloitte, we focus our energy on interesting and impactful work. We're always learning, innovating and setting the standard; making a positive difference to our clients and our society. We put coaching at the heart of what we do, helping our people grow their careers in any direction - whether it be up, moving into something new, or even moving across the world.

We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion. We have a diverse collection of people from different backgrounds, with different experiences, gender identities, abilities and thinking styles. What binds us together is a shared commitment to value everyone's perspective and to cultivate inclusion; so that our work environment is a safe space we can all belong.

We value in-person connection with our clients and our colleagues. We offer several ways for you to work flexibly so that you can serve your clients, stay connected with your team, and manage your personal priorities.

We help you live and work well. To support your personal and professional life, we offer a range of perks and benefits, including retail discounts, wellbeing leave, paid volunteering days, twelve flexible working options, market-leading parental leave and return to work support package.

Next Steps

By applying for this job, you’ll be assessed against the Deloitte Talent Standards. We’ve designed these standards so that you can grow in your career, and we can provide our clients with a consistent and exceptional Deloitte employee experience globally. The preferred candidate will be subject to background screening by Deloitte or by their external third-party provider.