Manager - Government Advisory

ManagerAbout the roleDue to the continued growth of the firm, Olvera Advisors has a new opportunity for a self-motivated Manager to join our evolving Government Advisory services team.This role provides a seamless link between Olvera’s leadership team, delivery teams, and stakeholders, working across a diverse portfolio of public, private and not-for-profit sector clients. Government Advisory is a growing practice within the firm, and this role is ideal for someone who enjoys helping shape a practice while delivering high-quality advisory outcomes.As a Manager at Olvera, you will work at the intersection of strategy and execution - supporting clients to define priorities, navigate complexity, and deliver practical outcomes through structured project delivery, business analysis and change enablement. Engagements range from discrete strategic advisory through to multi‑phase transformation and implementation support.You will take ownership of producing clear, executive ready advice and delivery outputs in an outcome driven environment, while also contributing to opportunity shaping and business development as the practice continues to grow.This opportunity offers a hands-on role within an advisory firm where progression is based on capability, judgment and impact, and where no two days are the same. You will work closely with colleagues across Olvera, including our Restructuring and Insolvency teams, where engagements intersect.Overview of the roleAs a Manager in Government Advisory, you will be responsible for leading workstreams and supporting delivery across a broad range of advisory and transformation engagements.Your responsibilities will include:Day-to-day leadership of strategy, advisory and transformation workstreams, ensuring delivery to time, scope and qualityProviding evidence-based strategic and business advice to senior client stakeholders across government, private and not-for-profits sectorsUndertaking and overseeing research, analysis, investigation and evaluation to inform decision-making and strategic directionPreparing high quality client deliverables, including briefs, executive papers, business cases, reports and presentationsFacilitating workshops and stakeholder consultations to define current state, identify risks and opportunities, and align on practical next stepsApplying strong business analysis capability to define requirements, process improvements, operating impacts and implementation approachesSupporting and leading change activities, including stakeholder mapping, communications planning, change impact assessment and transition to business as usualManaging complex stakeholder environments, influencing and negotiating across differing priorities and perspectivesIdentifying and managing delivery risks, dependencies and governance considerations, escalating issues where requiredContributing to our business development efforts, including proposal development and opportunity shaping Supporting team capability uplift through coaching, quality assurance and the development of fit for purpose tools, templates and ways of workingAbout youTo be considered for this opportunity, you combine great consulting-style delivery skills with a grounded, people-first approach to your advisory work. You’re comfortable operating in environments that require both strategic thinking and practical execution, and you bring curiosity, initiative and professionalism to everything you do. You enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, value being part of an inclusive team, and are motivated to keep learning and growing as the practice continues to evolve.The successful candidate will demonstrate:Proven experience leading projects or workstreams and delivering outcomes in complex or ambiguous environmentsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, practical recommendationsExperience producing high quality written outputs suitable for senior executives, boards and government stakeholdersConfidence facilitating workshops and discussions with diverse stakeholder groupsDemonstrated ability to engage, influence and build trusted relationships across public, private and not-for-profit sectorsExperience supporting or delivering change initiatives, including adoption and implementation planningStrong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work with a high degree of autonomyA proactive mindset and commercial awareness, with an interest in contributing to business development and practice growthQualificationsTertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g. business, management, public policy, economics, or social sciences), or equivalent professional experienceNice to haveExperience working with or advising government agencies or government funded organisationsExposure to governance, assurance, operating model design and/or program delivery environmentsWhat you’ll getA high trust role with real ownership of workstreams and client outcomesExposure to a diverse client base across government, private sector and not-for-profit organisationsVariety across strategy, delivery, change and stakeholder heavy engagementsThe opportunity to help shape and grow a developing advisory practice within a broader firmClose collaboration with senior advisors, Directors and Principals across OlveraClear progression based on capability, contribution and performanceApplications close on Friday 20 March, 2026About usOlvera is a Sydney based boutique advisory firm specialising in business transformation, distressed debt and capital, crisis management and strategic advisory.Our Government Advisory practice works with local, state and federal governments, not-for-profit organisations and private sector clients operating in regulated or government adjacent environments. We support clients navigating complexity, reform and transformation - helping translate strategy into practical, deliverable outcomes.We are passionate about community and diversity of mind and culture, and we encourage team members to actively participate in community endeavours.Want to know more?Message us here on LinkedIn or email us direct:shane.miller@olveraadvisors.com kate.foy@olveraadvisors.com