Strategy Consultant - Social Impact

at  Social Ventures Australia

• Are you a strategy consultant looking to make social change?
• Permanent | Sydney | Flexible Working

WHO WE ARE

Social Ventures Australia (SVA) is an innovative social impact organisation operating across Australia.
We use our broad outlook, transformational thinking, and trusted voice to lead the charge against inequality in Australia. We were created over 20 years ago to find innovative solutions to entrenched social problems and speed up the rate of positive change.
We think differently, help redesign systems by learning about what works in communities, and work hand-in-hand with passionate partners to take real action and achieve positive social change.

WHO YOU ARE

This role with SVA is a great opportunity for a person with strong management/strategy consulting skills and a passion for working in a business focussed on social sector impact.

Consultants will:

• Bring a minimum of 2 years in a management/strategy consulting environment and a total of 4 years’ experience working within a problem-solving role (e.g., consulting, social sector, government, law, finance business);
• Demonstrate that they are self-motivated and strive for excellence;
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and work well in a team environment;
• Have experience undertaking research, analysing data, building presentations, and writing reports; and
• Have the ability to plan and project manage entire client projects or a component of a client project.

Managers will:

• Bring a minimum of 2 years in a management/strategy consulting environment and a total of 6 years’ working within a problem-solving role (e.g., consulting, social sector, government, law, finance business). This will include experience in identifying the core client problem to be solved, structuring workplans, and designing and executing analysis to test hypotheses while maintaining focus on the most critical issues;
• Be self-motivated and have the ability to ensure key tasks and requirements are taken through to completion;
• Have previous experience in research, data modelling and analysis, building presentations and reports;
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and be sensitive to engaging clients in challenging situations with empathy and respect;
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of strategic consulting tools, including structured thinking, and the ability to lead junior team members in developing these skills;
• Possess strong relationship and project management skills and be known for their experience in facilitating and working within a multi-stakeholder environment; and
• Plan and project manage entire client projects or individual components of a client project.

SVA values diversity and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of colour. We value people of all abilities and diversity of culture, faith, gender identity and sexual orientation. We welcome unique contributions and perspectives of all people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities we work with and live in.
Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by contacting hr@socialventures.com.au. There is scope to customise the job role to accommodate people with different abilities.
If you have the experience and skills we are looking for and are excited to join our team, please submit your CV (max 2 pages) and a statement (max 1 page) addressing the person requirements by 11.59pm AEST 18 August 2024.

Please refer the Job description for details