Senior Consultant - Strategic Consulting

Cushman & Wakefield; North Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Canberra is seeking a Senior Consultant to support property and infrastructure advisory projects, delivering quantitative and qualitative analysis, client reports and strategic recommendations.

You will contribute to business cases, market research and financial modelling, collaborating across assignments while developing technical and consulting skills. This Canberra-based role emphasizes client service and cross-disciplinary teamwork.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in property, infrastructure, consulting, government or professional services.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to interpret information and explain findings clearly.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Good organisation and attention to detail, with ability to manage deadlines.
• Collaborative approach and willingness to learn.
• Experience in financial modelling, business cases, market research or property advisory (EstateMaster a plus).

Responsibilities

• Support property and infrastructure advisory assignments, including feasibility assessments and business cases.
• Undertake quantitative and qualitative analysis of property, market, financial and policy information.
• Prepare client reports, presentations and supporting materials.
• Contribute to financial modelling, market research and demand analysis.
• Support proposals, pitches and project administration.
• Collaborate with colleagues across assignments, manage priorities and quality.
• Build relationships with clients and team members; share ideas for improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Written communication

MS Excel

Education

Degree in property/economics/finance

Tools

EstateMaster

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Job Title

Senior Consultant - Strategic Consulting

Job Description Summary

Cushman & Wakefield’s Strategic Consulting team provides independent, evidence-based advice to help public and private sector clients make informed decisions about their property assets, portfolios, investments and projects. We’re looking for a curious, analytical and motivated Senior Consultant to join our Canberra team. You’ll contribute to research, analysis and client advice across a range of assignments while developing your technical, commercial and consulting skills. You may bring particular strengths in financial modelling, research, business cases, valuation or data anlaysis and report writing, together with the ability and interest to broaden your experience.

Job Description

What you’ll do

• Support property and infrastructure advisory assignments, including feasibility assessments, business cases, property strategies and transaction-related work.
• Undertake quantitative and qualitative analysis and interpret property, market, financial and policy information.
• Prepare clear client reports, presentations and supporting materials.
• Contribute to financial modelling, market research and demand analysis according to your skills and project requirements.
• Support proposals, pitches and project administration.
• Collaborate with colleagues across multiple assignments, managing priorities and maintaining attention to quality.
• Build effective relationships with clients and colleagues and contribute ideas to improve how we work.

About you

You’ll typically bring around 3–5 years’ experience in a relevant field, such as property, infrastructure, consulting, government or professional services.

You’ll also bring:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in property, economics, finance, planning, engineering, commerce or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to interpret information and explain your findings clearly.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Good organisation, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• A collaborative approach and a willingness to learn.
• Experience in financial modelling, business cases, market research, property advisory or tools such as EstateMaster would be valuable. We welcome candidates with different combinations of relevant skills.

Why join us?

You’ll gain exposure to varied clients and assignments, learn from experienced advisers and build a broad foundation in strategic property and infrastructure consulting. You’ll be part of a national team that shares expertise across locations and disciplines.

This role is based in Canberra.

As an equal opportunity employer, Cushman & Wakefield encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates to apply. Cushman & Wakefield promotes safety at all times.

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