Growth Consultant

**Company Description**

Merillot is a consulting firm that provides advice to senior business leaders to help them achieve their strategic objectives. The firm offers a tailored approach to each engagement, working closely with clients to understand their unique challenges and opportunities. Merillot's consultants bring knowledge and expertise to every engagement, delivering innovative solutions and high-level guidance. The firm is committed to delivering exceptional results, driving positive impact, and empowering clients to succeed.

**Role Description**

Merillot is currently preparing a response to the Industry Growth Program Advisers RFT 2024 issued by the Department of Industry, Science, and Resources. As part of this process, we are exploring opportunities to engage additional highly skilled advisors who are interested in collaborating on this project. We are open to flexible arrangements and are willing to discuss both contractor and potential employee roles. Merillot will submit the RFT and administer the contract, allowing you to focus on delivering high-impact advisory services as part of the Industry Growth Program.

The role involves providing strategic advisory services, including commercialisation and business growth advice to innovative Australian startups and SMEs. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a nationally significant program that aims to support the next generation of high-growth businesses.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Deliver expert commercialisation and business advice, including the development of strategic plans, reports, and feedback as part of the Industry Growth Program.
- Support Recipients through their commercialisation and scaling-up processes, making referrals to Industry Partner Organisations for additional sector-specific support where appropriate.
- Monitor the progress of Recipients, providing ongoing feedback and reporting to the Department.
- Advocate for the Industry Growth Program through networking, collaboration, and promotional activities.
- Contribute to uplifting the commercialisation and innovation capabilities of the Australian Public Service.

**Qualifications**
- Proven experience in strategic planning, commercialisation, and business advisory, especially within the startup or SME sector.
- Deep understanding of the Australian innovation ecosystem, including market trends, key challenges, and capital raising strategies.
- International experience in areas such as capital raising, sales/marketing channel distribution, joint ventures, or establishing multinational operations is highly regarded.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex business concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders.
- Demonstrated capability in stakeholder engagement and managing complex relationships effectively.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deliverables and adhere to timelines.
- Familiarity with government programs and compliance with relevant guidelines and legislative requirements.
- High-level proficiency in written and spoken English.

**Why Join Us**
- Be part of Merillot’s response to a key government initiative, contributing to high-impact projects that shape the future of Australian businesses.
- Collaborate with a dynamic team that values expertise, creativity, and a results-driven approach.
- Opportunity for continued engagement on future projects as Merillot expands its strategic offerings.
- Enjoy the flexibility of contractor arrangements or an employee role based on mutual fit and project needs.
- Choose your own compensation (with our advice and assistance) to be offered in the RFT.

If you have an interest in this opportunity, please let us know by providing the following details:

- Your availability and preferred working arrangement (contractor or potential employee).
- Your proposed rate or rate range.
- What regions you prefer to work in.
- A brief overview of your relevant experience and expertise in strategic advisory or commercialisation.
- Any questions or clarifications you may have about the role or the RFT process.

**Job Types**: Subcontract, Casual

Pay: $25.00 - $1,000.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 - 40 per week

Application Question(s):

- What is your availability and preferred working arrangement (contractor or employee)?
- What is your proposed rate or rate range?
- What regions are you willing to support?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in East Melbourne, VIC 3000