Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Target Resume Now

About the Role

As a Senior Consultant or Engagement Manager, you will help government and social sector clients make better decisions through evidence, analytics, and strategic advice. You will lead problem-solving, work closely with clients, shape analytical approaches, and translate complex findings into actionable insights. Opportunities include leading project workstreams or engagements, managing stakeholders, and mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

Lead problem-solving across diverse projects.
Work closely with clients to understand their needs.
Shape and oversee analytical approaches for projects.
Translate complex findings into clear, actionable insights.
Lead project workstreams or entire engagements (depending on experience).
Manage stakeholder relationships.
Mentor junior team members.
Contribute to projects influencing public policy, programs, and services.

Requirements

3-7 years of experience in consulting, data science, or statistical analysis.
Strong problem-solving, synthesis, and communication skills.
Demonstrated interest in public sector challenges.
Experience working with data analysis techniques (Excel, Python, R, modelling, visualisation).
Adaptability in a fast-paced work environment.
Must be an Australian citizen.
Must consent to obtaining Australian Government security clearance.

Skills

Data science
AI
Analytics
Strategy
Structured problem-solving
Analytical thinking
Strategic mindset
Client relationship management
Mentoring
Excel
Python
R
Modelling
Data visualisation

Location

Sydney
Melbourne
Canberra

Work Type

Hybrid working model
Full-time

Experience Level

Senior Consultant
Engagement Manager

Education Level

Relevant qualifications in actuarial studies, data science, maths, commerce, public policy, computer science, engineering, economics, and/or finance.

Salary/Compensations

Competitive remuneration including performance incentives.

Benefits

Social impact: Work exclusively on social purpose projects.
Professional growth: Access extensive learning and development opportunities.
Career progression: Advance based on capability and performance.
Close client relationships: Build strong, collaborative relationships through client site visits.
Team dynamics: Vibrant, high-performing team with flat structure and regular exposure to senior leaders.
Fun social events, including regular team offsites.
Diverse engagements across government and non-profit sectors.
Flexible work arrangements.

About the Company

Ember Advisors is an Australian consulting firm specialising in data science, AI, analytics, and strategy for public and social sector clients.
We help government agencies and mission-driven organisations harness data for evidence-based decisions in health, education, social services, and regulation.
Recognised as an AFR Fast 100 company, Ember works with over 20 Commonwealth and state agencies.
Ember combines advanced data analytics and management consulting within the public sector context.
Our team of 50 consultants includes strategists, data scientists, engineers, mathematicians, actuaries, economists, and public policy experts.
We help clients tackle complex challenges, providing insights to transform public policy and social programs.