Senior Manager

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We are actively seeking an experienced Senior Manager specialising in Probity and Integrity consulting to Government for an immediate start to lead high-level projects with National-level influence – balancing proactive advice with rigorous assurance.

At Sententia Consulting we value innovative thinkers who deliver frank and fearless advice. Our mission is to drive positive societal change by simplifying complexity and equipping organisations to manage risk effectively. We partner with government and public sector organisations across services delivering:

Risk-Focused Audit

Assurance and Review

Strategy, Governance and Risk Management

Project Confidence

Probity and Integrity Risk Management.

What does value look like

Working directly with senior executives, boards and regulators, we help shape decisions in procurement, recruitment, capital works and other high impact areas. More than just compliance, we embed integrity into strategy – designing frameworks, guiding decision-makers and building organisational capability.

As a Senior Manager - Probity & Integrity you will have the opportunity to work in a role that has independence, agility, and where deep client relationships come first. You'll bring expertise in probity principles and your technical depth will enable you to confidently engage at senior levels and influence complex decisions.

Beyond projects, you have an interest in coaching team members, strengthening client relationships, and will help shape strategies that deliver sustainable impact. While this role may operate independently, your style is collaborative and commercially aware – you'll have the opportunity to influence both our clients and our firm's future.

This is a fulltime Canberra-based role - providing support to both our Canberra and Melbourne teams.

About You

You are a Senior Probity & Integrity strategic and delivery leader that is capable to provide real-time guidance on process design, risk identification, decision documentation and managing conflicts of interests in high-security or confidential environments.

Your accomplishments include a successful track record on complex, high-value, high-risks projects, often in a multi-agency or regulator-heavy setting, and you easily take ownership of developing, implementing and review of probity frameworks, leading to the successful delivery of comprehensive probity plans, reports and assurance statements.

Your skills and experience include:

10+ years of experience in probity, governance, compliance, audit and investigations with demonstrable roles in probity and integrity advisory

An undergraduate or post graduate degree (Commerce or Finance desirable, all degrees considered)

Professional qualifications in areas such as governance, audit or procurement

Experience working with the Commonwealth government sector

Deep knowledge of probity principles and their practical application

Demonstrated ability in framework design, policy development and continuous improvement of probity controls

Proven ability to ask penetrating questions, offer practical solutions and navigate complex, ambiguous probity scenarios with clarity

Exceptional writing and presentation skills – capable of delivering clear, defensible and actionable probity documentation

Exceptional communication and influencing skills - ability to navigate sensitive discussions

Effective building relationships with clients and your colleagues

Hold a current AGSVA NV1 (minimum) security clearance

Why Sententia Consulting?

You'll get to work alongside senior consulting leaders solving complex problems. We are a learning-led organisation where continuous professional development is a part of our DNA. You'll have the opportunity to drive client outcomes, support future leaders and contribute to our firm's strategy as we continue to expand.

We have a strong culture built on trust and support - ensuring you have what you need to succeed individually and as part of a team.

What we offer

Flexible working arrangements to support where, when, and how you work best

Annual promotion, reward and recognition reviews

Ongoing professional development and mentoring

Generous leave benefits, including bonus leave and paid parental leave

Opportunity to engage in professional, social and community activities

Ready to join us?

Are you ready to use your probity expertise to influence some of the nation's most sensitive and high-stake decisions. Apply by sending your CV and a cover letter addressing your probity & integrity accomplishments to [emailprotected]

We foster a culture that values diversity and encourage applications from all ages, nationalities, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities.

We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience and encourage you to share any support or adjustments you might need to participate. We understand this can be dauting, please contact us with questions, information will be kept confidential.

Our preferred applicant will also be required to undertake employment screening by our external third-party provider.

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