Strategy Associate Director | Public Sector (Local Government)

Job Requisition ID: 38916 

• Be part of one of Australia’s largest Strategy Practice – Be inspired to navigate some of the world’s leading organisations  

• Work and learn from our global network of industry leaders and experts 

• Work in a way that suits you best with access to flexible work arrangements and industry-leading parental support (18 weeks paid parental leave + 12 months return to work support)  

• Engage in extensive training and development - we believe in investing in our best assets, the people! You will have access to world class training and funding towards industry and other professional certifications.  

Are you a problem solver with a strong background in Local Government and the Public Sector? Join our team today as a Strategy Associate Director!  

What will your typical day look like?  

We are seeking a Strategy Associate Director, with in-depth experience across Local Government and the Public Sector.  

Specifically, you should demonstrate deep familiarity with driving transformative change in Local Government by implementing strategies that increase efficiency, transparency, and responsiveness. This position requires a deep understanding of public sector and local government challenges and opportunities.  

This knowledge should extend beyond theoretical awareness and include a demonstrated ability to integrate these insights into strategic recommendations that address operational complexities and emerging industry and community needs. 

As a Strategy Associate Director, your day-to-day responsibilities may include: 

• Leading and overseeing the day-to-day operations of a project team(s) and taking a high level of ownership of a project’s direction and its outcomes 

• Managing client relationships on projects while proactively developing strong relationships in your specific industry or market focus 

• Managing project financials and proactively identifying and addressing project risks as they arise 

• Assisting Directors, Managing Directors and Partners with defining project scopes and requirements  

• Identifying and pursuing new client opportunities and business development activities within your specific industry or market focus  

• Stewardship and coaching of junior team members within our practice, and investing in their career journeys in addition to your own 

• Contributing to the growth of the broader practice through thought leadership and knowledge sharing whilst helping support team recruitment and onboarding, learning and growth, and culture and connection 

About the team 

Monitor Deloitte is the strategy practice of Deloitte, part of the Strategy & Business Design Offering Portfolio. As one of Australia’s largest strategy consulting practices, we leverage our rich heritage, world-class capabilities, and global footprint to help clients navigate the future with confidence. 
Our work spans a diverse range of industries across the Asia-Pacific region, from ASX-listed companies to the public and social sectors. We partner with senior executives and leaders to tackle their most complex challenges, bringing global perspectives and turning strategic choices into portfolios of impactful initiatives that drive value and sustainable growth in a rapidly evolving landscape. 

Join our established and unique strategy practice where you can make a tangible impact from day one. You’ll help clients with their most pressing challenges by designing growth and competitive strategies, transforming business and operating models, and creating innovation and venture propositions that drive sustained commercial value. You’ll deliver innovative solutions and strategic recommendations by conducting comprehensive market research, building analytical models, and presenting insights to support your conclusions. You’ll also directly engage with clients through designing and facilitating interviews and workshops. 

You’ll collaborate with experts across Deloitte, such as Deloitte Access Economics, Deloitte Digital, Sustainability & Climate, and Engineering, AI & Data. You’ll grow in a culture that prioritises continuous development, mentorship, and a comparatively healthy work-life balance. 

Enough about us, let’s talk about you.   

As the Strategy Associate Director, you will likely possess a tertiary degree with an outstanding academic record, coupled with either demonstrated strategy consulting experience in a Tier 1 consulting firm or strategy boutique, or strong experience in a senior leadership role within a local government organisation. In addition, you will demonstrate exceptional quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to exercise mature judgment. 

Given the stakeholder requirements associated with the role, you are likely to possess highly effective communication skills, allowing you to build trust and credibility with key stakeholders, driving key outcomes and developing new opportunities. 

Furthermore, you will demonstrate proven capabilities in team leadership, mentoring and people management, developing effective and efficient work environments, enabling others to work to the best of their abilities. 

Why Deloitte?   

At Deloitte, we focus our energy on interesting and impactful work. We’re always learning, innovating and setting the standard; making a positive difference to our clients and our society. We put coaching at the heart of what we do, helping our people grow their careers in any direction – whether it be up, moving into something new, or even moving across the world.   

We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion. We have a diverse collection of people from different backgrounds, with different experiences, gender identities, abilities and thinking styles. What binds us together is a shared commitment to value everyone’s perspective and to cultivate inclusion; so that our work environment is a safe space we can all belong.  

We prioritise flexibility and choice. At Deloitte, you get trust on Day 1. We know our people get their best work done when they’re in control of where and how they work, designing their work week around their client, team and personal commitments. 

We help you live and work well. To support your personal and professional life, we offer a range of perks and benefits, including retail discounts, wellbeing leave, paid volunteering days, twelve flexible working options, market-leading parental leave and return to work support package.  

Next Steps  

Sound like the sort of role for you? Apply now, we’d love to hear from you!  

By applying for this job, you’ll be assessed against the Deloitte Talent Standards. We’ve designed these standards so that you can grow in your career, and we can provide our clients with a consistent and exceptional Deloitte employee experience globally. The preferred candidate will be subject to background screening by Deloitte or by their external third-party provider.