About this role
About the Role As a Senior Consultant with EY-Parthenon Defence in Canberra, you will lead high‑impact engagements and manage client relationships within government and contractor ecosystems. This hybrid role is based in Ngambri – Canberra, delivering commercial, project management and corporate finance advisory services to Defence. What You'll Do
- Lead the delivery of complex policy, strategy and transaction engagements, working closely with Partners and Directors
- Manage end-to-end workstreams across procurement and commercial advisory projects, spanning capability acquisition, sustainment and upgrade programs
- Provide strategic commercial, financial and contractual advice to Defence, including structuring transactions and supporting the mobilisation of private capital
- Build and manage strong client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser within integrated contractor–Commonwealth teams
- Oversee project delivery across both embedded client environments and virtual teams, ensuring quality, timelines and stakeholder alignment
- Mentor and develop junior team members, contributing to team capability and a high-performance culture What We're Looking For
- Proven commercial acumen with 3 years’ experience in commercial advisory, transaction services and/or project management
- Demonstrated experience leading workstreams and managing client engagements in complex environments
- Strong background in procurement and/or corporate finance, ideally within Infrastructure, Utilities, Resources or Transport sectors, with a keen interest in Defence
- Ability to operate effectively within integrated teams alongside government and contractor stakeholders
- Australian Citizenship with an active Security Clearance (Baseline or NV1 minimum) Compensation & Benefits We will fuel your ambition and potential with future-focused skills development that equips you with state-of-the-art methodologies and technology-enabled solutions. EY offers opportunities for growth and development across a globally connected network of diverse teams.