Senior Consultant - Workforce Advisory - People Consulting

EY; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Gender-neutral paid parental leave

Wellness incentive

Job summary

EY is seeking an experienced Senior Consultant in Workforce Advisory within People Consulting to help clients achieve better performance, efficiency and successful transformation outcomes. You will analyze structures, operating models and processes to design practical change and deliver robust business readiness plans across industries.

You will collaborate with senior stakeholders, lead stakeholder workshops, develop roadmaps and support adoption of new processes and technology, while preparing

Qualifications

• Experience in management consulting, organisational transformation or related field.
• Experience analysing organisational structures, business processes and operating models.
• Knowledge of organisational change, stakeholder engagement, workforce transformation and business readiness methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to translate findings into practical business recommendations.
• Experience supporting development of business cases, strategic recommendations and transformation plans.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and evaluate organisational structures, business processes, operating models and workforce practices to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist clients in developing business strategies, transformation roadmaps and implementation plans to improve organisational effectiveness.
• Assess the impact of organisational, workforce and technology changes on business operations and employee performance.
• Conduct organisational reviews, process assessments and workflow analyses to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops, interviews and consultations to understand business challenges and define future-state solutions.
• Develop recommendations relating to organisational design, governance, workforce capability, operating models and business processes.
• Design and deliver change management strategies, stakeholder engagement plans, communication programs and business readiness activities.
• Support clients through the implementation of transformation initiatives, ensuring successful adoption of new processes, systems and ways of working.
• Prepare reports, business cases, process documentation, operating procedures and management recommendations.
• Monitor implementation outcomes and evaluate effectiveness of recommended solutions, making adjustments where required.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex transformation programs involving organisational, workforce, digital and technology change.

Skills

Management Consulting

Organisational Transformation

Business Process Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Change Management

Strategic Recommendations

Cross-functional Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Commerce, Management, HR, Psychology, OD

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 – Workforce Advisory - People Consulting

The opportunity

We are seeking an experienced consultant to support organisations in achieving improved performance, operational efficiency and successful transformation outcomes. Working with senior stakeholders across a range of industries, you will help clients assess organisational challenges, design practical solutions and implement change initiatives that improve business effectiveness, workforce capability and customer outcomes.

The role involves analysing organisational structures, operating models, business processes and ways of working, while supporting the delivery of transformation programs encompassing people, process and technology change.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Analyse and evaluate organisational structures, business processes, operating models and workforce practices to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist clients in developing business strategies, transformation roadmaps and implementation plans to improve organisational effectiveness.
• Assess the impact of organisational, workforce and technology changes on business operations and employee performance.
• Conduct organisational reviews, process assessments and workflow analyses to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops, interviews and consultations to understand business challenges and define future-state solutions.
• Develop recommendations relating to organisational design, governance, workforce capability, operating models and business processes.
• Design and deliver change management strategies, stakeholder engagement plans, communication programs and business readiness activities.
• Support clients through the implementation of transformation initiatives, ensuring successful adoption of new processes, systems and ways of working.
• Prepare reports, business cases, process documentation, operating procedures and management recommendations.
• Monitor implementation outcomes and evaluate effectiveness of recommended solutions, making adjustments where required.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex transformation programs involving organisational, workforce, digital and technology change.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Demonstrated experience in management consulting, organisational transformation, business improvement, change management or a related field.
• Experience analysing organisational structures, business processes and operating models.
• Knowledge of organisational change, stakeholder engagement, workforce transformation and business readiness methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to translate findings into practical business recommendations.
• Experience in supporting the development of business cases, strategic recommendations and transformation plans.
• Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation and communication skills.
• Ability to work with leaders and cross-functional teams in complex organisational environments.
• Experience supporting large-scale business, workforce, technology or AI-enabled transformation programs is desirable.

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.

• Bachelor's degree or higher qualification in Business, Commerce, Management, Human Resources, Psychology, Organisational Development or a related discipline.
• Relevant consulting, business transformation or organisational change experience.

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

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.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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