Professional Development Lead — 8-Month Temp (Sydney)

McKinsey & Company; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinsey & Company in Sydney is seeking a temporary Professional Development professional to shape consultant growth and staffing for engagements, with a focus on aspirations, experiences and development needs.

You will collaborate with Partners, consultants and PD colleagues across Australia and New Zealand, delivering integrated development, talent management and staffing; the role emphasizes collaboration and hands-on execution.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a Professional Development role.
• Proven performance in current and past roles.
• Ability to develop professional relationships with Partners, consultants, and PD colleagues.
• Natural counselor, coach, and mentor.
• Strong integrity, maturity, and confidentiality in dealing with people.

Responsibilities

• Lead professional development for consultant colleagues including integration, staffing, and evaluation.
• Coordinate talent management for a sector and/or role path and lead initiatives.
• Foster trusted relationships with Partners and consultants to optimize staffing on engagements.
• Provide strategic input and hands-on execution on people-related initiatives.

Skills

Professional Development experience

Relationship building

Coaching and mentoring

Collaborative approach

Strategic thinking

English proficiency

Job description

McKinsey & Company in Sydney is seeking a temporary Professional Development professional to shape consultant growth and staffing for engagements, with a focus on aspirations, experiences and development needs.

You will collaborate with Partners, consultants and PD colleagues across Australia and New Zealand, delivering integrated development, talent management and staffing; the role emphasizes collaboration and hands-on execution.