Senior Consultant / Assistant Manager / Manager | Project & Infrastructure Advisory (Economics)

BDO Administration Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing benefits

Gym discounts

Professional development

Travel discounts

Job summary

BDO Australia in Melbourne seeks an experienced Senior Consultant/Assistant Manager or Manager to join the Project & Infrastructure Advisory (P&IA) team, with a focus on Sports & Entertainment. You will support government and private sector engagements, developing business cases, economic analyses and investment appraisals in multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes economics, cost-benefit analysis and reports, with opportunities to mentor colleagues, manage budgets and deliver client-ready

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Economics or related discipline with practical policy/investment experience.
• Experience in consulting, advisory, government or infrastructure environments.
• Interest in helping governments make better decisions through advisory or policy work.
• Interest in sport, arts, culture, major events and tourism is desirable.
• Excellent written communication; able to produce well-structured reports and recommendations.
• Experience delivering business cases, economic assessments or investment appraisals.
• Strong analytical, quantitative skills; translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Experience engaging with clients and stakeholders; build effective relationships.
• Ability to lead project tasks and mentor junior staff at Manager level.

Responsibilities

• Drafting business cases, feasibility studies, economic and social impact reports, program evaluations and other investment appraisals.
• Developing cost benefit analyses, economic impacts, input/output models and CGE modelling.
• Preparing and reviewing high-quality client reports and presentations.
• Managing stakeholder engagement and facilitating workshops with senior team members.
• Contributing to proposals, business development and client relationship management.
• Mentoring Consultants and Senior Consultants within the team.
• Managing project budgets, timelines and overall engagement delivery.

Skills

Economics analysis

Policy advisory

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Economics degree

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

BDO's Project & Infrastructure Advisory (P&IA) team continues to grow and is seeking an experienced Senior Consultant/Assistant Manager or Manager to join our Melbourne-based team. The team works across the full project and government lifecycle, supporting clients from early-stage strategy and investment planning through to business case development, funding submissions, procurement, transactions and project delivery.

About the Sports and Entertainment (S&E) team

This role is predominantly within the Sports and Entertainment team which is part of the P&IA team. This role offers the opportunity to work on some of Australia’s leading sports, arts, cultural, tourism and major events projects. You will also have the opportunity to work across broader strategic, financial and commercial advisory engagements as part of multidisciplinary project teams. The role has a strong economics foundation, with a particular focus on business cases, social and economic analysis, financial analysis, evaluations, investment appraisals and strategic advisory services. Our team of economists work with government and private sector clients to shape major investment decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting business cases, feasibility studies, economic and social impact reports, program evaluations and other investment appraisals for government and private sector clients
• Developing cost benefit assessments, economic impacts, input/output models and opportunities to learn CGE modelling
• Preparing and reviewing high-quality reports, presentations and client deliverables that are robust, informative and interesting.
• Managing stakeholder engagement and supporting workshops facilitated by senior team members
• Contributing to proposal development, business development initiatives and client relationship management
• Supporting, mentoring and coaching Consultants and Senior Consultants within the team
• Managing project budgets, timelines and overall engagement delivery

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• Tertiary qualifications in Economics or a related discipline, supported by practical experience applying economic analysis to policy, investment or commercial decisions.
• Experience within consulting, advisory, government or infrastructure-related environments
• A strong interest in helping governments make better decisions, supported by relevant advisory or policy experience.
• An interest in sport, arts, culture, major events and tourism, with experience in one or more of these sectors desirable.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and produce well-structured reports and practical recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to or delivering business cases, economic assessments, cost-benefit analysis, program evaluations, investment appraisals or related advisory services.
• Strong analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyse data, develop and test economic or financial models, assess assumptions and translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Experience engaging with clients and multiple stakeholder groups, with the ability to communicate findings, coordinate input and build effective working relationships.
• Ability to take ownership of project tasks and workstreams and support developing colleagues, with experience leading project teams and mentoring junior staff expected at Manager level

We’re looking for curious, passionate and hard-working people who take pride in their work and accountability for its quality. We value people who love what they do, support their colleagues and help create a fun, respectful and safe environment where everyone feels comfortable asking questions, sharing ideas and speaking up.

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.

Benefits

• 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 inclusive 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 2026-2028 Employer Committed to 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.