Senior Consultant - Workforce Transformation and Change

EY; Perth; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Career development

Wellness incentive

8 weeks flex leave per year

Gender-neutral paid parental leave (up

Job summary

EY is seeking a Senior Consultant in Workforce Transformation and Change, based in Perth. You will work with senior client leaders on complex transformation programs, applying change management and workforce expertise to deliver measurable outcomes and lasting impact.

The role offers flexible options and opportunities to broaden exposure across multidisciplinary engagements, while building a trusted advisory profile within EY's People Consulting practice in Boorloo – Perth.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience delivering change impact assessments, stakeholder engagement, communications, training, adoption or workforce transformation activities across complex programs.
• Strong analytical, facilitation and written communication skills, with the confidence to work directly with senior client stakeholders and translate complex issues into clear recommendations.
• Experience in the mining or resources industry is highly desirable, particularly across operational transformation, technology-enabled change or workforce initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead key workstreams across change management and workforce advisory engagements, from diagnosis and planning through to implementation, adoption and benefit realisation.
• Partner with client leaders and project teams to assess change impacts, shape stakeholder and communications strategies, and develop practical workforce solutions for complex transformation programs.
• Contribute to high-quality client deliverables, proposals and practice development while coaching junior team members and building trusted relationships across multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Change management

Workforce advisory

Organisational transformation

Stakeholder engagement

Communications

Training

Adoption

Mining industry experience

Job description

Senior Consultant - Workforce Transformation and Change

Location: Perth

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: 19 Oct 2026

Requisition ID: 1747947

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

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Senior Consultant - Workforce Transformation and Change - People Consulting

The opportunity

As our Senior Consultant in Workforce Advisory, you will take a visible role on complex, high-impact transformation engagements, working directly with senior client leaders to turn workforce strategy into measurable organisational outcomes. You will combine structured consulting, change management and workforce expertise to shape practical solutions, lead critical workstreams and help clients embed lasting change. This is an opportunity to broaden your exposure across multidisciplinary engagements while building your profile as a trusted adviser.

This role is based in Boorloo – Perth.

Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead key workstreams across change management and workforce advisory engagements, from diagnosis and planning through to implementation, adoption and benefit realisation.
• Partner with client leaders and project teams to assess change impacts, shape stakeholder and communications strategies, and develop practical workforce solutions for complex transformation programs.
• Contribute to high-quality client deliverables, proposals and practice development while coaching junior team members and building trusted relationships across multidisciplinary teams.

Skills and attributes for success

• Demonstrated consulting experience at Senior Consultant level within a Big 4 or comparable professional services environment, with a strong focus on change management, workforce advisory or organisational transformation.
• Hands-on experience delivering change impact assessments, stakeholder engagement, communications, training, adoption or workforce transformation activities across complex programs.
• Strong analytical, facilitation and written communication skills, with the confidence to work directly with senior client stakeholders and translate complex issues into clear recommendations.
• Experience in the mining or resources industry is highly desirable, particularly across operational transformation, technology-enabled change or workforce initiatives.

Ideally, you'll 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.

• Experience in the mining or resources industry is highly desirable, particularly across operational transformation, technology-enabled change or workforce initiatives.

What we offer you

At EY, we will fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We are proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. Learn more at ey.com/en_au/careers/what-its-like-to-work-here

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape. We will 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 an 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. 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.

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