Work that shapes Australia 

We are public purpose specialists who support governments, agencies and for purpose organisations to deliver services to Australians, helping to build more resilient, equitable, secure and prosperous communities. One purpose, one practice. We are guided by our values of Stronger Together, Amplify Impact, Build Trusted Relationships, Value Every Person, Think Beyond Limits, and Defined by Ethics.

The Team

Infrastructure Advisory  

Our Commercial, Financial and Infrastructure (CFI) practice brings together deep expertise in infrastructure advisory and delivery, actuarial analysis, financial optimisation, restructuring and dispute processes. This integrated approach enables us to deliver enhanced strategic and commercial outcomes, optimised financial performance and enhanced sustainability.  

The Infrastructure Advisory team, as part of the CFI Practice, provides economic appraisal, commercial and financial advice on large scale infrastructure projects and complex service arrangements. We support our clients through the project lifecycle – from early stage development, business case and investment decision processes, to commercial structuring, complex funding and financing models, providing commercial and financial advice through procurement and transaction processes, and supporting through project delivery. 

Our team is growing across Australia and are looking for experienced people at Senior Manager to Director grades to join our national practice.

Job Description

The Role

We are seeking expressions of interest from people who: 

• Have a passion for infrastructure, major projects or the services they enable - – across health, housing, transport, energy/utilities or sports/entertainment.   
• Have extensive experience working in government, the consulting sector or as part of teams developing, bidding for or delivering complex infrastructure and service outcomes.  
• Have an existing network across industry or government with proven ability to proactively drive client engagement and business development activities. 
• Have skills in strategic problem-solving, investment planning and decision making (in public and or private sector) and / or transactions processes (structuring, evaluation, negotiations) as between government, the not for profit or private sectors in infrastructure  
• Lead development of high-quality business cases, reports, executive briefs, presentations and board papers  
• Have strong analytical and / or financial skills, with a strategic, commercial mindset. Experience with project finance / PPPs is beneficial but not required.  
• Have strong verbal, written, visual and data communication skills and ability to influence decision making across diverse client and internal stakeholders.  
• Are committed to quality, with a desire to lead a collaborate, high-performing team, and building and fostering relationships. 

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field, such as finance, economics, business, commerce, engineering, law or equivalent relevant industry experience is required.

What's in it for you

Launch your career in consulting with hands-on experience, meaningful work, and a team that supports your growth. From day one, you'll contribute to real projects, tackling challenges that make a difference while developing skills that set you apart.  Be part of a close-knit grad community and thrive in a culture that values fresh ideas. 

Benefits

• Market leading Parental Leave: Allows either carer to take 26 weeks of leave, flexibly, until a child is two years of age. A six-month minimum service requirement for new starters applies. We also make full superannuation contributions for up to 12 months (including unpaid parental leave).
• Flex working: Our people have the autonomy to choose where and when they work so they can integrate their professional and personal lives, finding the right balance that fuels their growth, wellbeing, engagement and productivity. If it works for them, their teams, and their clients, it works for us.
• Additional leave: a 5th week of paid leave to support rest, wellbeing, and inclusion during our annual summer shutdown also Birthday leave, First Nations Cultural Leave, Floating Public Holidays, Leave+ (purchased leave up to 12 weeks), Study Leave, Volunteering Leave, and more!
• Employee share options for every team member, reflecting our commitment to shared success and ownership.
• Smart Device reimbursement: Working flexibly means accessing the information you need on the go. That’s why we help pay for your smartphone or tablet, claiming up to $60 a month towards your bill.
• Wellness and Lifestyle benefits: We’ll give you $295 a year to spend on items or activities that support your wellness, and up to $205 a year to support your balanced lifestyle.
• Sonder: A digital care platform that empowers people to actively take control of their wellbeing to live well and perform at their best, free to Scyne Employees and their immediate family members.

We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We encourage applications from those in marginalised and/or historically underrepresented communities within our workforce. Additionally, if you require any adjustments to the process, please let us know.

We Value Every Person and Every Voice:

We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and promoting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.

We are passionate about improving outcomes with First Peoples, working in collaboration with government and community sectors towards programs which focus on First Nations clients, consumers and communities.  We recognise the knowledge, insights and capabilities of First Peoples. Their strength, resilience and cultural competence are highly valued.

We know that an inclusive culture, and collective intelligence improves the decision-making processes and is critical to delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients and team. We encourage applications from those in marginalised and/or historically underrepresented communities within our workforce. Additionally, if you require any adjustments to the process, please let us know

Recruitment and Assessment Process:

Scyne’s approach to recruitment and selection is underpinned by key principles and expectations, ensuring we recruit and onboard a skilled and diverse workforce that is representative of the communities and organisations we serve. We ensure selection to roles is fair, with equal access provided, and appointments factor in but not limited to relative ability to fulfil the role, prior performance, potential and alignment with our values – taking unique experiences, perspectives, and contributions into consideration.

We carry out background checks on our people to ensure we have made a sound hiring decision and to protect the organisation and our clients from potential risk. If required, confirmation of a valid Commonwealth security clearance or the ability to obtain a Commonwealth security clearance.

At Scyne, we deeply value our recruitment partnerships. To ensure a clear and efficient process, we kindly request that all candidate submissions from search firms and recruiters are only made in alignment with a pre-existing, signed agreement for a specific position. Please note that any resumes submitted to Scyne for this position on an unsolicited basis, without a prior agreement, will not create any financial obligation for us. Consequently, we will not be liable for any fees or commissions should an unsolicited candidate be engaged, regardless of any conflicting terms or conditions you may have.