Manager - Workforce Transformation

EY; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible work

Flex leave

Parental leave

Job summary

EY in Canberra is seeking a Manager - Workforce Transformation to lead government-focused workforce initiatives and advise senior executives. The role emphasizes strategic workforce planning, operating models, and organizational design within federal programs.

You’ll engage stakeholders, present executive briefings, and guide teams through complex delivery while navigating security and regulatory requirements. Hybrid work in Canberra is available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience delivering strategic workforce planning and transformation in government environments.
• Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with ability to influence senior decision-makers.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Australian Government security clearance (AGSVA).

Responsibilities

• Lead workforce transformation engagements across Federal Government programs and guide strategic decisions in planning, strategy, operating models, and design.
• Develop executive briefings and governance materials; chair workshops across stakeholder groups.
• Lead project teams, coach members, and contribute to proposals and capability growth.

Skills

Executive communication

Stakeholder engagement

Consulting leadership

Federal government

Security clearance AGSVA

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Manager - Workforce Transformation

The opportunity

As our Manager - Workforce Transformation within People Consulting, you'll lead workforce transformation engagements for Australian Federal Government clients. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior executives, you'll combine exceptional executive communication, advanced government stakeholder engagement and consulting leadership to shape decisions and deliver practical solutions across strategic workforce planning, workforce strategy, operating model and organisational design programs. This role will primarily support Federal Government clients, and applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government security clearance through the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA).

This is a hybrid position based in Canberra - Ngambri.

Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead workforce transformation engagements across complex Federal Government programs, establishing trusted relationships with senior executives and guiding strategic decisions across strategic workforce planning, workforce strategy, operating model and organisational design initiatives. Develop workforce plans that align future capability requirements, workforce supply and demand, critical roles and talent strategies with organisational priorities.
• Develop and present executive briefings, strategic recommendations and decision materials, and lead workshops and governance discussions across complex stakeholder environments.
• Lead project teams and own solution design and delivery, coaching team members, resolving issues and contributing to proposals, client opportunities and capability growth.

Skills and attributes for success

• Australian citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government security clearance through AGSVA.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience delivering strategic workforce planning, workforce transformation, organisational design, workforce strategy or consulting services, including experience within Australian Government environments.
• Exceptional executive communication, consulting and stakeholder engagement skills, with demonstrated ability to establish credibility, influence senior government decision-makers and lead complex client engagements.

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We're interestedin your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• Deep experience in strategic workforce planning, operating model development, workforce strategy and organisational design, including workforce demand forecasting, capability planning, talent segmentation and translating strategic priorities into practical implementation.
• Strong client focus and professional services consulting or internal consulting experience, including identifying and responding to client needs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, including synthesising qualitative and quantitative information into clear recommendations.
• Experience developing team capability through coaching, mentoring and delegation and fostering a high-performance, high-engagement culture.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We're proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. Learn more .

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape!We'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at [e-mail] or [phone] (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

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Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.