Organisational Design Specialist Or Lead

Overview
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Organisational Design Specialist / Lead (Senior Consultant / Manager) - People Consulting
EY's People Consulting team work globally and collaborate to bring professional teams together to address complex issues relating to organization transformation, end-to-end employee lifecycles, effective talent deployment and mobility, gaining value from evolving and virtual workforces, and the changing role of HR in support of business strategy. Our EY professionals ask better questions and work with clients to create holistic, innovative answers that deliver quality results.
The opportunity
As an Organisational Design Specialist / Lead (Senior Consultant / Manager) within People Consulting, you will be responsible for leading and delivering workforce strategy and organisation design projects for clients. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will bring innovative ideas to address complex client challenges and deliver impactful solutions that drive value and results.
This is a hybrid role based in Naarm – Melbourne with flexibility to consider candidates based in Gadigal – Sydney or Meanjin – Brisbane.
Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.
Your key responsibilities
At Senior Consultant level you will be responsible for:
Delivering client projects: Collaborate with EY colleagues and clients to define and deliver project outcomes.
Supporting clients to solve their challenges: Analyse workforce and business data to generate insights and recommendations. Build client relationships and guide clients through structured problem solving.
Contributing to business development: identify and support opportunities for EY to contribute to client outcomes.
At Manager level you will be responsible for the above, and:
Managing client relationships: Establish and manage client relationships to achieve project outcomes and resolve issues or roadblocks.
Leading project teams: Coach and guide other team members and build capability in organisation design.
Owning solution design: Lead end-to-end development of solutions and recommendations that balance client requirements with practical implementation.
Skills and attributes for success
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.
Technical skills: Experience with and good understanding of workforce strategy and organisational design.
Client focus: Proactive in understanding and responding to client needs. Previous experience in professional services consulting or internal consulting is highly desirable.
Stakeholder engagement and influencing: Demonstrated ability to ask better questions, listen actively and convey ideas effectively. Skilled in navigating complex stakeholder networks and influencing senior stakeholders.
Continuous learning and collaboration: Proactive in personal development and open to coaching and feedback. Fosters communication and accountability in teamwork with respect for diverse backgrounds and working styles.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities: Proficient in data analysis and problem-solving to identify issues and provide recommendations.
Talent development and team coaching: Proven track record of building team capability by mentoring, delegating and fostering a high-performance, high-engagement culture.
What we offer you
At EY, we'll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.
Career development:
At EY, your career is yours to shape We'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences
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 additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally
Salary:
We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.
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
Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DEI) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. 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 or +61 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.
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