Senior Consultant - Transformation Delivery - Delivery Confidence

Company DescriptionAre you ready to make a real impact in government digital transformation?KPMG’s Delivery Confidence Practice is a market leader in Independent Project Assurance, helping senior government officials navigate complex delivery challenges and improve outcomes on major digital investments. We’re expanding our team in Canberra and seeking talented individuals to join us as Managers and Senior Consultants.Why Join Us?Be part of a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing team that values diversity of thought and experience.Work on strategic, high-profile government programs that shape Australia’s digital future.Enjoy flexible work arrangements and a culture that supports wellbeing, innovation and continuous learning.Access ongoing professional development, coaching and mentoring to help you grow. At KPMG, we believe diversity of thought, background and unique experience strengthens innovation and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, clients and communities. If some of the below attributes describe you, then this could be your next career opportunityCritical Thinker - Our clients face complex and evolving challenges that require more than surface-level solutions. Being a critical thinker means approaching problems with curiosity, questioning assumptions, evaluating evidence, and providing well-reasoned advice. This mindset helps us deliver deeper insights and more impactful outcomes.Strong communicator – Our work involves engaging with a wide range of stakeholders through formal and informal conversations, and providing written deliverables, such as reports. This means having strong written and communications skills is essential.Natural collaborator – We achieve the best outcomes when we collaboratively problem solve with our clients and teams. Evolving technology and new ways of working are presenting new multi-faceted challenges for our clients. To add value, our teams are multi-disciplinary and the ability to collaborate is key to success.Detail oriented – To help our clients, we often explore a problem or question from different angles, using evidence to support the identification of a solution or answer to the question. Being able to scrutinise information in a structured way to identify insights is valuable.Leader – We believe that leaders are at all levels and that leadership is about values, empathy, courage and trust. It is these attributes that have helped us to build trusting relationships with our clients and to establish a strong team culture. Showing leadership through your values, attitude and behaviours is integral.Passionate about technology – We recognise technology is often at the centre of our clients’ business and is integral to achieving their strategic goals. With evolving technology comes an evolving risk landscape. Being passionate about technology means we seek to understand technology trends and risks, to add value to our clients and assist them be successful.Lifelong learner – Learning is a central part of consulting because each client and every engagement bring new and interesting challenges. Having a demonstrated capacity to learn through prior tertiary qualifications and an interest in continuing your learning journey is crucial. You won’t stop learning in this role, and you will be provided with lots of training opportunities, because we recognise this is important to support our people reach their full potential. Job DescriptionAs a Senior Consultant, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of assurance engagements across major government programs. You’ll work closely with Managers and Directors, contributing to planning, execution, and reporting activities that help our clients improve delivery outcomes.Your responsibilities will includeSupporting the planning and delivery of project and program assurance engagements.Conducting stakeholder interviews and facilitating workshops to gather insights.Analysing delivery risks and synthesising findings into clear, actionable recommendations.Preparing high-quality reports and presentations for senior stakeholders.Supervising and coaching junior team members, contributing to their development.Building your knowledge of KPMG’s service offerings and the broader government sector.Participating in internal initiatives and professional development activities. QualificationsYou’ll bring Experience in project or program management / assurance, ideally in government or consulting environments.Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders and present ideas effectively.A collaborative mindset and a passion for solving complex problems.Attention to detail and a structured approach to analysis.A growth mindset and commitment to continuous learning.Familiarity with delivery frameworks such as PRINCE2®, MSP®, or Agile (desirable).A passion for innovation and continually learning about emerging tech and AI. Additional InformationKPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth.Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.