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OverviewAdd expected salary to your profile for insightsWe are looking for a Senior Consultant to join our Specialist Management Consultancy in Melbourne Are you a strategic thinker and a trusted advisor? Are you passionate about making meaningful social change and improving peoples lives and wellbeing? Are you looking for a new challenge?About usAllen + Clarke is a values-driven management consultancy specialising in public policy, strategy, evaluation and organisational development. We are trusted advisors to government, non-government and mission-driven organisations across Australasia and the Pacific. We have offices in Melbourne and Wellington.Our company vision is to empower clients and communities to overcome the challenges facing society.We give a damn which means we believe in: being and giving our best; the importance of people and always being authentic.Our consultants are flexible, hard-working and committed. They care and want to make a difference by delivering excellent work for our clients. They know how to work at pace. They never lose sight of quality. They are good at identifying opportunities, risks and issues and mitigating them to ensure success for our clients. They enjoy looking for business development opportunities to make our business successful.The opportunityWe are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Consultant with 10+ years of professional experience delivering work in strategic planning, organisational design and optimisation, policy, regulatory, evaluation, or review environments across the Australian health, human services, justice, or broader social sectors.As a senior consultant, you will lead and contribute to the delivery of a range of strategic projects to enable our clients to achieve their work programs. Working closely with other consultants across Allen + Clarke, you will have the opportunity to be involved in many challenging and rewarding matters that will genuinely make a difference.About youYou are a values-driven person, keen to bring about meaningful social change. You are a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex evidence into practical recommendations.Key Selection CriteriaWe want to hear from you if you have 10+ years experience:working in the health, human services, justice or social sectors in Australia, preferably as a consultant (government experience also valued)in one or more of the following areas: strategic planning; organisational design and optimisation; evaluations or reviews; policy or regulatory environments.working with quantitative or qualitative data (including stakeholder engagement)leading and managing projects from scoping through to deliverymanaging client relationships and ensuring high-quality outcomesproducing clear, concise reports, briefings and presentationscontributing to business development through drafting proposals or securing funding opportunities (which may include successful grant applications, partnership development, or other activities that demonstrate the ability to identify and win new work)successfully working in a team environmentmentoring or supporting junior staffmanaging multiple priorities and delivering high-quality work to deadlines.Key personal attributeshave a can-do attitude, are highly organised and can work independentlyhave a strong client focus.Given the nature of the work we do, applicants must be eligible for Australian government security clearance, which is limited to Australian citizens.What we offerThis is an ongoing role based in Melbourne and may require some domestic and international travel. We offer flexible working arrangements with the expectation that three days a week week is spent in the office.We will provide a supportive, collaborative and collegial work environment with opportunities to mentor less experienced team members and to develop your consultancy skills alongside other experienced practitioners.We are committed to providing a supportive and culturally safe working environment for all our staff members, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.You can find out more about us at www.allenandclarke.com.au.How to applyApplicants should provide:a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined above, noting that it is not expected that applicants will meet all the Key Selection Criteria outlineda succinct curriculum vitae or resume of no more than 4 pages.Applicants may apply via Seek or Ethical Jobs platforms.Applicants must confirm they are eligible for Australian government security clearance, which is limited to Australian citizens.Hirer responsiveness Salary match Number of applicantsYour application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory / salary below minimum wage. #J-18808-Ljbffr