Senior Consultant - Digital Strategy - Assurance

EY; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Career development

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

EY is seeking a Senior Consultant for Digital Strategy within the Oceania Digital Assurance practice. You will accelerate digital transformation by turning analytics and AI insights into practical solutions adopted across the assurance function.

This hybrid role can be performed from any EY office in Australia and may accommodate reduced hours. You will partner with leadership to drive digital roadmaps and measurable value for clients and people.

Qualifications

• Senior auditor or relevant industry experience across accounting, analytics and digital-enabled service delivery.
• Experience leading change across a distributed practice, including stakeholder engagement, communications, training, governance and adoption reporting.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate Oceania digital audit priorities across EY Helix, AI, smart automation, custom analytics, data delivery and client-facing digital audit experiences.
• Partner with Digital Assurance leadership and specialist teams to support priority accounts, pursuits and engagement teams with clear digital roadmaps, practical demonstrations and credible delivery models.
• Lead the adoption and scaling of digital capabilities through ambassador networks, pilots, training, communications and feedback loops with global teams.

Skills

Digital analytics

Auditing

Stakeholder engagement

Analytics leadership

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.

Senior Consultant - Digital Strategy - Assurance

The opportunity

As our Senior Digital Strategist in Oceania Digital Assurance, you'll accelerate the digital transformation of Assurance by turning digital, analytics and AI innovation into practical solutions that are adopted across the practice and create measurable value for our people, clients and business.

This is a hybrid position that can be performed from any of our EY offices across Australia. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Define and communicate Oceania digital audit priorities across EY Helix, AI, smart automation, custom analytics, data delivery and client-facing digital audit experiences.
• Partner with Digital Assurance leadership and specialist teams to support priority accounts, pursuits and engagement teams with clear digital roadmaps, practical demonstrations and credible delivery models.
• Lead the adoption and scaling of digital capabilities through ambassador networks, pilots, training, communications and feedback loops with global teams.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Senior auditor or relevant industry experience across accounting, analytics and digital-enabled service delivery.
• Experience leading change across a distributed practice, including stakeholder engagement, communications, training, governance and adoption reporting.

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

• A sound understanding of how digital analytics can enhance audit quality, improve understanding and generate value-adding insights.
• The ability to translate technical updates and EY's digital strategy into clear, practical messages for audit teams, senior leaders and clients.
• Commercial judgement in pursuits, retenders, priority accounts and client-facing digital sessions.
• Curiosity and drive to stay at the forefront of emerging technology and innovation.

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 that is open to negotiation based 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

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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