Senior Consultant – Business Resilience

About the Team

KPMG's Business Resilience team, part of our Technology Risk and Cyber practice within the Consulting division, helps organisations prepare for and respond to disruption risks with confidence. We work with clients to strengthen operational resilience, business continuity, and crisis management capabilities, ensuring they can maintain critical services and recover quickly in the face of unexpected events. Our team combines deep expertise in risk management and regulatory compliance with innovative approaches to resilience, empowering businesses to thrive in an increasingly complex and digital world.

Role Purpose

As a Senior Consultant in our Business Resilience team, you will play a key role in delivering resilience and risk management services to clients. You will work closely with KPMG and client stakeholders to assess, design, and implement strategies that enhance organisational resilience and compliance with regulatory standards.

We are currently hiring for this role in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney only.

Role Responsibilities

• Act as a central point for day-to-day coordination of engagements, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Conduct fieldwork and analysis across client projects, including:
  • Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
  • Maturity assessments
  • Developing Business Resilience frameworks and artefacts
  • Designing and delivering resilience training and exercises
• Assist clients in managing disruption risks to meet business objectives, stakeholder expectations, and compliance obligations.
• Perform gap assessments covering Operational Resilience, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Emergency Management, and Crisis Management against global and domestic standards (e.g., ISO 22301, ISO 27031, APRA CPS 230).
• Develop benchmarking reports and provide insights to strengthen resilience capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions across technology, risk, and cyber security.
• Support business development activities, including proposals and client presentations.

Experience

• Minimum 2+ years in business resilience, risk management, or related consulting roles.
• Experience in operational risk, business continuity, crisis management, and/or cyber resilience.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and standards such as ISO 22301, APRA CPS 230, and AS
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver within timelines.
• Industry or professional services experience preferred.

• Degree in Business, Information Systems, Risk Management, or related field.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CBCI, ISO 22301 Lead Implementer, CISA, CRISC) are advantageous.
• Australian work rights (citizenship preferred).

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth. 

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who've got your back. You'll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you'll take control over how you work. We're embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.