Consultant/Senior Consultant, Strategy, Policy and Organisational Performance - Australian Gove[...]

Who We Are Situated within the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Australian Government Consulting (AGC) helps the Australian Public Service (APS) confidently meet current and future challenges in‑house and selectively engage external consultants in a way that maximises value‑for‑money.

We do this by delivering high‑quality consulting projects that reflect our distinctive character as government consultants working for public impact (and nothing else).

Working in partnership with APS agencies on a wide range of high‑profile issues that make a real difference to the wellbeing of Australians, we use consulting methods and deep knowledge of government to deliver:

Strategy and policy

Organisational performance

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We support APS clients to advise the government of the day, implement policies and deliver services to the community. Our team is committed to the public service and dedicated to maximising our impact by working collaboratively and pursuing excellence. Our project teams also help to shape AGC – and reshape the APS.

We are pioneering a different way of working – a unique APS style of strategic management consulting. For more information on AGC including information on our service lines please visit the AGC Website.

Our offer to you

The opportunity to develop rapidly by solving problems in small teams of talented peers and senior public servants.

The opportunity to work on fast‑paced projects across a wide range of APS portfolios and functions, using your consulting skills to deliver public value.

A chance to shape and lead the future of the Australian Government’s in‑house consulting function.

Formal learning and development – on top of the opportunities available to every PM&C employee.

Generous and flexible conditions, including 15.4% superannuation in addition to base salary, flex‑time, allowances, salary sacrifice, study assistance and shut‑down leave. Find out more: PM&C Enterprise Agreement 2024-27 | PM&C.

Assistance for exceptional candidates to relocate to Canberra – due to the nature of the work, roles with AGC are Canberra‑based.

What You Will Do We are looking for talented professionals to join our high‑performing workforce and contribute complementary skills that will help us continue to deliver impactful outcomes.

We are looking for exceptionally talented Organisational Performance Consultants, Strategy Consultants and those who have a track record of delivering solutions to complex strategic problems, who are inspired by our mission to deliver public impact. You will work with a high‑performing team to deliver management consultancy projects for Australian Public Service clients.

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Apply AGC’s consulting methodologies to support delivery of high‑quality projects.

Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships.

Apply critical and strategic thinking and an entrepreneurial mind‑set.

Assist in implementing structured problem‑solving techniques to policy and organisational challenges, support workshops and interviews.

Perform research work and conduct data analysis, including contribution to project reporting and project deliverables.

Assist in project management, coordination and administration activities.

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Work closely with clients and AGC leadership to apply AGC’s consulting methodologies and deliver high‑quality projects aligned to our strategic policy and organisational transformation service lines.

Skillfully engage with diverse stakeholders inside and outside of government.

Apply strong critical and strategic thinking and an entrepreneurial mind‑set.

Apply structured problem‑solving techniques to policy and organisational challenges, facilitate workshops and interviews, analyse data and deliver meaningful results.

Analyse key resources to generate meaningful insights and recommendations for clients.

Develop and deploy your subject‑matter expertise across AGC’s service offer.

Candidates should note that AGC does not currently have specialised service lines in the following areas:

Project management

Tech consulting or large‑scale digital transformation

Cyber security

Non‑advisory professional services (e.g. internal audit).

What You Will Bring (Consultant)

Experience in a consulting or advisory environment (or similar public sector roles such as taskforces or strategic policy units) that aligns with our strategic policy and organisational performance service offerings.

Experience in applying (or the willingness to rapidly learn), quantitative analytic techniques to generate insights, support problem‑solving and enable decision‑making.

The ability to anticipate team requirements and manage own work to meet deadlines.

Verbal and written communication skills which are tailored for the audience.

The ability to work under guidance to support development of deliverables.

The ability to work collaboratively in a team and recognise the benefits of an inclusive environment.

Awareness of strengths and weaknesses and the drive to seek feedback on your performance and improve on it.

What You Will Bring (Senior Consultant)

Experience in a consulting or advisory environment (or similar public sector roles such as taskforces or strategic policy units) that aligns with our strategic policy and organisational performance service offerings.

Experience in applying (or the willingness to rapidly learn), quantitative analytic techniques to generate insights, support problem‑solving and enable decision‑making.

The ability to anticipate and respond to executive, team, and client requirements in providing deliverables.

The ability to facilitate discussion and communicate clearly and persuasively with internal and external audiences to gather information and present project findings.

The ability to work under guidance to deliver high‑quality solutions which have been tested consistently.

The ability to work collaboratively in a team and contribute to creating an inclusive environment with people at all levels.

A drive to seek feedback on your performance and improve and to create learning opportunities for self and others.

The Following Is Highly Desirable, But Not Essential

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field (e.g. Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Finance, Public Policy, Law).

Experience working in a consulting firm or similar public sector roles such as taskforces or strategic policy units.

Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel, or willingness to build these skills quickly.

Flexible Work At PM&C we recognise the broad benefits of offering flexibility in how, when and where work is performed. We consider flexibility first from a starting position of ‘how can we make this work?’ and consider individual circumstances and operational requirements in making genuine attempts to establish mutually beneficial arrangements. Please reach out to the contact officer if you would like to explore what flexibility might look like for you, such as part time work, variable start and finish times or working from home.

Eligibility

Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the APS unless the Agency Head has agreed otherwise, in writing. At PM&C to be eligible for this position you should be an Australian Citizen by the completion of the recruitment process, except under exceptional circumstances.

The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance, or hold a current security clearance of an appropriate level.

The successful candidate will be assessed through our pre‑employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History Check, and will normally be subject to a six‑month probation period if new to the APS or has not yet completed their probation period elsewhere in the APS.

Security Clearance Required Baseline Vetting (Protected)

How To Apply If this sounds like the opportunity you are looking for, we want to hear from you! Submit an online application through the Apply link by

11:30pm AEDT on Sunday 1 March 2026.

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