EY-Parthenon - Senior Consultant or Manager - Defence Commercial and Procurement Advisory

At EY-Parthenon, our unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions, tax and corporate finance delivers real-world value – solutions that work in practice, not just on paper. Drawing on EY's full breadth of capabilities, we've redefined strategic consulting to operate in an increasingly complex and dynamic environment. With deep sector and functional expertise, supported by innovative AI-enabled tools and an investor mindset, we work alongside CEOs, boards, private equity investors and governments to deliver impactful outcomes.

Within EY-Parthenon Defence, you will play a critical role in delivering commercial, project management and corporate finance advisory services to the Department of Defence, helping to address some of Australia's most complex and nationally significant challenges. The EY Parthenon Defence team collaborates on a national level, and this particular hybrid position is based in Naarm - Melbourne.

Your key responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of complex policy, strategy and transaction engagements, working closely with Partners and Directors.
• Manage end-to-end workstreams across procurement and commercial advisory projects, spanning capability acquisition, sustainment and upgrade programs.
• Provide strategic commercial, financial and contractual advice to Defence, including structuring transactions and supporting the mobilisation of private capital.
• Build and manage strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor within integrated contractor–Commonwealth teams.
• Oversee project delivery across both embedded client environments and virtual teams, ensuring quality, timelines and stakeholder alignment.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, contributing to team capability and a high-performance culture.

Skills and attributes for success:

• Proven commercial acumen with 3 years' experience in commercial advisory, transaction services and/or project management.
• Demonstrated experience leading workstreams and managing client engagements in complex environments.
• Strong background in procurement and/or corporate finance, ideally within Infrastructure, Utilities, Resources or Transport sectors, with a keen interest in Defence.
• Ability to operate effectively within integrated teams alongside government and contractor stakeholders.
• Australian Citizenship with an active Security Clearance (Baseline or NV1 minimum).

What we offer you:

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences.
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave.
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier-free recruitment experience for all.