Work that shapes Australia 

We provide professional services across critical sectors that serve the public interest, working with governments, agencies and for-purpose organisations to build more resilient, equitable, secure and prosperous communities. Our work includes supporting complex, mission-critical programs across government and national security environments, where trusted advice, delivery discipline and practical transformation make a real difference. 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 

Our Transformation Practice 

Our Transformation practice brings together the skills and capabilities to support clients with complex reform, capability uplift and delivery agendas across government, public sector and national security contexts. We look for passionate individuals with diverse backgrounds who can bring new perspectives to support our clients to address critical challenges across: 

• Architecture & Technology. 

• Business & Experience. 

• Capability & Change. 

• Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI). 

• Execution & Enablement. 

Our team is growing across Australia, and we are looking for experienced consultants from Senior Associate to Senior Manager level who are motivated by public purpose work, complex transformation and the opportunity to contribute to nationally significant programs. We currently have opportunities in Canberra 

The Role 

We are seeking expressions of interest from Senior Associates, Managers and Senior Managers with Defence consulting experience to join our team who can: 

• Collaborate with high-performing teams to design and develop high-quality client deliverables that support practical, measurable outcomes in complex government environments. 

• Apply critical thinking to understand client challenges, navigate ambiguity and contribute clear, evidence-based insights that support decision-making. 

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis, including client interviews and workshops, document reviews, stakeholder engagement and the development of findings and recommendations. 

• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams across complex programs of work. 

• Invest in your own development by building and expanding your skills and capabilities. 

About You 

You’re a values-driven team player who is curious and collaborative in nature. You have a growth mindset and are interested in asking questions that challenge thinking, generate new ideas and improve outcomes. You are someone who does what you say you will do, does the right thing when no-one is looking, and speaks up when something does not feel right. 

You may have experience working with government clients, large-scale transformation programs, secure or regulated environments, or complex stakeholder landscapes. You understand the importance of trust, discretion, delivery discipline and practical outcomes when working on programs that matter. 

Technically, you will bring to the position demonstrated experience in working on transformation programs, delivering one or more of the following services: 

• Digital advisory, including strategy, architecture and technology-enabled transformation. 

• Salesforce advisory and implementation. 

• Operational excellence, including business analysis, process modelling, operating model, service design and experience. 

• Strategic planning, investment cases and business case development. 

• Capability uplift, workforce transformation, change readiness, planning and adoption. 

• Project, program and portfolio management, PMO services and complex delivery assurance. 

• Data, AI and analytics to support better decisions, improved services and operational outcomes. 

• Previous consulting experience is desirable but not required; however, you will demonstrate general consulting skills, including: Analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with the ability to think strategically and make informed decisions. 

• Demonstrated proficiency or experience in undertaking quantitative and/or qualitative analytics. 

• Proven ability to produce high-quality and impactful deliverables and outcomes in agreed timeframes. 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Organised, self-motivated and resilient in a fast-moving environment with a proven ability to work as part of a team. 

• Continuous learning mindset, staying informed and abreast of key trends, risks, developments and innovations that may impact our clients, our services or our ways of working. 

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

If you are looking to apply your consulting experience to work with clear public purpose, trusted relationships and real national impact, we would like to hear from you.   We prioritise people with direct consulting experience in the ACT/Defence environment. 

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! 
• 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 and free coffee at our local coffee shop when in the office. 
• 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 value every person and every voice

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

Interested in working together or want to find out more?

If you're collaborative in nature, curious and keen to work in a high-performing team to drive meaningful change for clients, then you should apply today.

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.