Job Requisition ID: 30249
- Do incredible work to identify, develop and scale the strategies and solutions that deliver greater social impact
- Be inspired by making an impact that matters on some of the biggest social issues of our time
- Join a high performing team, that brings the latest trends in strategy, technology transformation, and partnerships to create innovative solutions that help our clients be ‘future fit’ in an increasingly complex, disrupted and competitive market.
Deloitte’s Social Impact Consulting practice is a dedicated practice that partners with leaders from all sectors to build a richer, stronger civil society – one that is, sustainable, equitable, inclusive, and innovative.
We are looking for a Consultant to work alongside our team of problem solvers, innovators, strategists and impact measurement specialists.
About the Team
Deloitte Australia’s Social Impact Consulting Practice is a dedicated practice that supports social sector organisations, government agencies and corporates to deliver greater social impact aligned to their vision and mission.
We work with organisations from across sectors, and of varying size and geographic dispersion, with deep expertise in disability, homelessness, family & children and aged care sectors and services.
Our experience and services span the full breadth of:
- Strategy (Strategic planning, Service model design, Business model innovation),
- Transformation (Transformation program management, Digital transformation),
- Operational Excellence (Operating Model design and implementation, Financial sustainability, Capacity building), and,
- Social Impact and ESG (Social Impact strategy design, Impact Measurement design and evaluation).
From our experience, we know that to successfully deliver social impact at scale, it is critical to bring all stakeholders on the journey and effectively manage competing priorities / trade-offs. We are experienced in exactly this - supporting our clients to articulate their compelling mission (their WHY) and balancing the needs of all stakeholders, short and long-term time horizons, and profit and purpose.
Our Deloitte Social Impact Consulting practitioners work alongside Partners and senior members of Deloitte’s service offerings, providing fast-paced, continuous learning and development opportunities.
If you are excited by the opportunity to rapidly experiment, learn and grow, while supporting a team of high-performing professionals and problem solvers, in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment – read on!
What will your typical day look like?
As a Consultant in the Deloitte Social Impact Consulting team, you will have the opportunity to work across a variety of exciting projects, and work with collegiate, highly skilled and supportive teammates. You will work on strategically important projects and deliver exceptional client service to some of Australia’s largest and most iconic clients – helping them solve social impact challenges that truly matter to their organisation.
Day-to-day responsibilities may include:
- Undertaking desktop research, gathering data and undertaking quantitative analyses
- Determining findings and developing insightful content for client deliverables
- Presenting conclusions and recommendations to project team members
- Working directly with clients to execute strategies, implement change and manage programs within larger business transformations
- Taking ownership of deliverables with little guidance, improving documentation and output, and supporting Analysts to learn and develop
Additionally, you will have the opportunity to play a role in supporting the growth of the Deloitte Social Impact Consulting Team, with responsibilities including:
- Supporting the development of market eminence through development of thought leadership and client events
- Support the development of internal social impact focused firm networks and initiatives (global and national)
As a member of the broader Deloitte Climate and Sustainability Team you will also gain exposure and experience opportunities to support the Firm’s effort to strengthen the global response to the climate transition.
Enough about us, let’s talk about you
As a Consultant – in the Social Impact Consulting team, you will be expected to provide high-quality project contributions and a strong desire to continuously learn and grow. You will also have:
- A strong interest and/or experience in social impact fields and working with social sector organisations
- Consulting experience or experience in the use of structured problem-solving approaches / frameworks
- Exceptional quantitative analytical skills and experience conducting analysis (desktop research, data analysis, reviewing documents, interviewing etc.) and synthesising into digestible outputs (e.g. reports)
- A natural intellectual curiosity and problem-solving drive
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to build strong relationships with a range of clients
- Strong facilitation skills that are adaptable to different situations and communications styles
- Have a desire to take early responsibility and aspiration for long-term leadership roles
Why Deloitte?
At Deloitte, we create positively differentiated work experiences that enable our people to feel valued and achieve their full potential. Deloitte Australia opens the door to a career that can cross borders virtually and physically across Asia Pacific to gain experience and access projects beyond Australia’s borders. We value difference, and embrace people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, gender identities, abilities and thinking styles. Knowing that people work best in a variety of ways, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements if the working pattern you are looking for is not specifically indicated.
We’re committed to continually building a safe and respectful workplace, where all our people feel appreciated and accepted. Through the creation of endorsed employee-led diversity networks which promote cultural, disability, LGBTI+, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and gender equality, we’re leading the way to shape an environment where everybody can thrive.
We are proud to have been recognised for our efforts in inspiring change and accelerating progress – check out our careers site for recent recognition in this space.
Next Steps
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