Senior Consultant

Location:
Adelaide or MelbourneRef:
BMCG_SC2025About the opportunityBMCG is a purpose-driven consulting firm committed to addressing the challenges facing our environment and communities.
At BMCG, we work with clients to unpack complex challenges, make informed decisions, and create better outcomes.
We work across sectors but primarily focus on water and natural resources management, climate adaptation, and regional development.
These focus areas support our commitment to sustainability and our mission to address key environmental and social issues.
Our team has expertise in strategy and policy, program design and delivery, engineering, economics, social sciences, program evaluation, and stakeholder engagement.
Our multidisciplinary approach is grounded in deep sector knowledge, which allows us to provide comprehensive solutions that fully consider and understand the broader context.
BMCG is employee-owned and relationship-focused.
Our Directors, Rachel Barratt and Dan Mollison are actively involved in projects and share a commitment to building long-term partnerships and delivering meaningful outcomes.
What you will doAs a Senior Consultant, you will actively manage and deliver projects across our focus areas, provide technical and advisory services to clients, and support the BMCG Directors in opportunity pursuits and business development.
You will be supported in applying and refining your skills, knowledge, and professional development in your areas of expertise and interest.
As a senior member of the team, you will:
Establish, manage, deliver, and govern projects, including designing and structuring rigorous and original solutions for our clients.
Apply technical and quality assurance and review within projects, informing technical, strategic, and advisory methods, processes, and solutions.
Lead, coordinate, and grow key client relationships as agreed upon with BMCG Directors and aligned with the business plan.
Have the opportunity to mentor and coach other consultants as we grow our team and support their ongoing growth and development.
Contribute to a strong safety, well-being, caring, and inclusive culture.
Make a positive contribution to the culture of BMCG, including promoting a culture of continual development and improvement.
About youVision and purpose - You are passionate about working on significant issues to create positive outcomes.
Values-based - Values are important to you, and BMCG values align with your personal and professional aspirations.
Motivated - You are intellectually motivated, academically accomplished, and thrive in a fast-paced, outcome-driven environment.
Flexible - You are comfortable and effective when operating in a flexible work environment and value diversity.
Courage - You enjoy working on complex challenges and in sensitive environments.
Independent - You are proactive, manage your time effectively, and communicate clearly.
Resilient - You are calm, considerate, and methodical in complex environments.
Curious - You are motivated to work across our consulting capability areas for impact.
Your practical experienceTo apply for this position, you will have experience and abilities across several of the following areas:
Developing strategies and plans.
Exploring trends, issues and opportunities with clients to establish a preferred strategic direction or option.
Undertaking technical analysis of problems and developing tailored solutions.
Undertaking robust and insightful program evaluations and reviews.
Translating analysis into clear and practical advice (written and verbal).
Preparing and/or contributing to business cases, investment proposals and investment gateway processes.
Proposal preparation, defining and managing projects and liaising with clients and stakeholders.
Adapting and working effectively as part of multi-disciplinary teams in BMCG and externally, as part of broader client delivery teams.
Establishing rapport with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to self-manage and prioritise the delivery of multiple requirements to deadlines, ensuring a consistent level of quality even when under pressure.
Problem-solving and thinking creatively Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong research and presentation capabilities.
To apply for this position, you will:
Be a permanent resident or Australian citizen.
Located in, or near, Adelaide, South Australia or Melbourne, Victoria.
Have a bachelor's degree or higher in a related discipline.
Have 8+ years of work experience in a professional services environment related to one or more of our areas of focus.
Be able to travel to BMCG's head office in Adelaide, South Australia, at least twice a year for a minimum of a week to meet project and business requirements.
What to expectOur values of kindness, inclusivity, purpose, and courage underpin BMCG.
We are committed to fostering a culture that empowers our people and offer the following:
Competitive salary and bonus incentive scheme to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Flexible working arrangements from home and in a co-working environment.
All entitlements as outlined in the Australian Fair Work Act.
Plus, an additional 5 personal leave /recreation days per year.
An annual training and development allowance.
We will work with you to develop a tailored position description and personal role statement that supports BMCG in delivering its values, services and growth targets but also supports your journey to grow your strengths, interests and career pathway.
We will develop key success indicators (KSIs) reflecting your role, experience, and ambition.
For a senior consultant, these will include a billability range and revenue target, but we also value other things that you will bring and will work with you to define these.
BMCG is an equal-opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
BMCG is a flexible workplace that offers opportunities on a full-time and part-time basis.
We seek people who demonstrate an ability to work effectively with team members with diverse backgrounds.
We are committed to inclusion and diversity.
BMCG - Making a positive impact on the challenges facing our environment and communities.
How to apply:
See the attached position description for further information about this role.
Applications close:
COB Wednesday, 15th January 2025.
Please note that we will only respond to applications that meet the position requirements.
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