Consultant – Sydney

Sydney based role  (Full-time/ part-time/ flexible working options)

Who we are

Social Ventures Australia (SVA) is a social purpose organisation that works with partners to improve the lives of people in need in Australia by helping businesses, governments and philanthropists to be more effective funders and social purpose organisations to be more effective at delivering services.

SVA’s Consulting team supports leaders to make hard decisions, galvanise teams to sustain success and share insights with the social sector. We have more than 30 staff in our consulting team with offices in Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. Since 2007, we have developed unique, on-the-ground experience supporting over 300 clients through 600 engagements. We work on society’s most challenging issues including housing, employment, education, mental health, disability, and Indigenous disadvantage.

The position

The Consultant role is key in SVA’s consulting model. Working in teams, under the leadership of a Director or Principal, the Consultant leads on a collaborative approach to problem solving while ensuring effective, accountable project management on a day-to-day basis. Building strong client relationships and managing Associate Consultants on key projects, Consultants drive our work with clients to deliver data-driven analyses and powerful insights helping them identify solutions to their greatest challenges.

Who you are

We are looking for a dynamic, self-driven individual who is able to think creatively in developing innovative solutions to complex problems. With a proven knowledge of project management principles, we are looking an understanding, passion and commitment to working on society’s most important challenges. Consultants joining SVA traditionally have foundational experience with a recognised strategy consulting firm blended with experience in hands on operations and business development. A solid breadth of experience in client and stakeholder engagement, business development and project management will see you be successful in this role.

This unique role provides exposure to challenging and rewarding opportunities across the social sector working on society’s most important challenges. You will collaborate with a highly committed team with a breadth of expertise across the social sector. The focus of this role will see you forging close relationships with inspiring clients, sector leaders, colleagues and stakeholders and provides a great foundation for professional growth and development.

SVA values diversity in our workforce and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We have made a public commitment through our Reconciliation Action Plan to the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply for this position.  

Visit our website at socialventures.com.au for a detailed position description and to find out more about SVA.