Job description

Requisition ID:  864601

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. 

The opportunity

EY’s Infrastructure Advisory (IA) team in Canberra offers government clients advice on strategy, policy reform, investment decisions and transaction processes. We are looking for high-performing and driven people to help deliver that advice and lead the growth of our team.

EY’s purpose is building a better working world. The IA team contributes to this by helping clients improve the performance of their capital decisions, meet their strategic and policy objectives and deliver value for the Australian public. We provide support across the policy lifecycle, from initial policy development through to procuring major infrastructure, including:

Supporting government decision-making through economic and financial analysis that addresses strategic policy reform and regulatory issues, including market reforms

Developing cutting-edge strategies and business cases to support government investments

Providing quality commercial and procurement advice across the transaction lifecycle, from initial transaction planning and market engagement through to financial close and beyond

We are currently working on a number of major transport, energy, health, aged care, social services and trade projects across the country. We are also contracted to manage major international development programs for DFAT and are seeking to grow these services across a range of sectors.

Your role

Lead the preparation of cogent and evidence-based commercial, economic and strategic policy advice to a wide variety of clients and other stakeholders

Lead the drafting of clear, well written and easy to understand reports and presentations

Lead modelling to analyse the costs, benefits and impacts of projects

Lead the preparation of high-quality proposals

Manage project teams and client relationships on engagements

Manage internal engagement economics and ensure quality and risk management protocols are followed

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and other industry professionals

Supervise junior staff in the performance of these tasks

Each team member’s precise responsibilities are tailored to their rank and experience.

To qualify for our team, you must have:

An interest in solving complex problems on projects that have the potential to benefit all Australians

Strong commercial acumen, including the ability to identify and explain key issues in the planning and procurement of major infrastructure projects

Strong project management skills with the ability to think and operate independently

The ability to think and communicate clearly, in both quantitative and qualitative terms, and lead analysis that supports client decision-making

A positive, proactive and collaborative approach to working in a team

Relevant experience working in or with government, or a desire to work with government going forward

Preferably, you’ll also have:

An understanding of commercial contracting frameworks, ideally in an infrastructure procurement setting

A willingness to potentially travel to Asia to support the delivery of some of our key international development projects

Australian citizenship (in order to be eligible for an Australian Government Baseline Security Clearance)

What we offer

Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way

Continuous learning: We can provide personalised career development, including coaching, experiences and formal learning so you’ll develop the mindset and skills you’ll need to thrive in the future. Our programs include our EY Badges micro-qualification program, and the formally accredited EY Tech MBA that is developed jointly with the Hult International Business School

A diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs

Opportunities to participate in EY’s global corporate responsibility program, EY Ripples, which has a vision to positively impact one billion lives by 2030.

At EY, you’ll be rewarded and recognised based on your performance with our comprehensive benefits package that can be tailored to your individual needs. This includes:

Flexible working arrangements to help you balance your work and personal responsibilities

Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave

18 weeks of paid parental leave, along with other additional leave entitlements with no minimum service

Our myPerks program, offering a great range of discounts at various popular retailers and other lifestyle benefits

Helping you meet study costs and covering professional membership fees

An active EY Social Club offering sporting events and formal and informal social functions

Wellbeing initiatives covering financial health, physical and mental health, family and community and the quality and value of work

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process in order to equitably participate, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or phone +61 3 8650 7788 (option 4).

We understand the importance of social distancing at this time. Our recruitment and onboarding process may be managed virtually support the safety and wellbeing of our people, clients, guests and the broader public.  

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

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