Manager - Strategy & Transformation - Public Sector Advisory

Job Requisition ID: 39107 

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Are you a strategic leader energised by solving complex problems and shaping what comes next?

We are looking for a sharp, curious, and impact-driven Manager to join our Strategy & Transformation practice, working specifically in the Public Sector Advisory space. We partner with clients in government and non-for-profit sector to solve complex challenges and unlock sustainable value, whether it’s defining bold strategic direction, delivering major transformations, or responding to emerging policy and market shifts.

About the team 

Our team sits within Deloitte’s Strategy and Business Design offering. We leverage our rich experience and global footprint to help clients navigate the future with confidence.

Our work spans a diverse range of industries and geographies 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 to guide strategic decision-making, drive world-class transformations, and deliver impactful initiatives that create value and sustainable growth in a rapidly evolving landscape.

You’ll be joining an outcomes-driven team where you can make a tangible impact from day one. You’ll collaborate with experts across Deloitte, including Deloitte Access Economics, Deloitte Digital, Monitor Deloitte, and Engineering, AI & Data to bring the best of the business to our clients. You will grow in a culture that prioritises continuous development and mentorship.

Our collaborative environment provides fast-paced, continuous learning and development opportunities. If you thrive in a purpose-driven setting, enjoy rapid experimentation, and are excited by the chance to grow while supporting a high-performing team, this role is for you.

Focus area

We are looking for a highly motivated Manager who is passionate about improving government outcomes and helping public-sector organisations achieve lasting positive impact.

We work alongside senior leaders across government and industry to address high-stakes strategic and operational challenges. Using evidence-based approaches, we support decision-making, deliver transformative initiatives, and unlock sustainable value for citizens and stakeholders in a rapidly evolving public-sector landscape.

What will your typical day look like?

As a Manager, you’ll take ownership of client delivery, leading teams to design and deliver impactful solutions while shaping trusted relationships with senior stakeholders. You’ll play a key role in business development, thought leadership, and the growth of our people.

Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

• Leading end-to-end delivery of projects from framing client problems to shaping actionable recommendations, enabling implementation impact and managing project risks and financials along the way
• Managing multi-disciplinary teams, providing direction, coaching, and oversight to enable high performance and professional growth
• Owning client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor, and building rapport and credibility with senior stakeholders
• Designing and facilitating executive discussions, helping clients align on their goals and make confident, strategically-informed decisions
• Driving business development through proposal development, client relationship management, and evolving our service offerings that help our clients solve their most critical issues

Additionally, you will play a key role in supporting the growth of the team, with responsibilities including:

• Driving market eminence through support of strategy and transformation thought leadership.
• Building your network of connections across our national and global ecosystem.
• Leading and supporting the growth and development of junior team members on projects and in the Practice.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you.

As a Manager in the team, you are a strategic thinker and inclusive leader who thrives on solving complex challenges and enjoys working collaboratively to make progress.

You will:

• Have at least 5 years of experience in Consulting or Professional Services, with demonstrated delivery in the public sector / government advisory space
• Be highly skilled in developing strategies and operating models that address complex challenges, with a track record of delivering outcomes for senior stakeholders
• Have strong business acumen and exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity and exercise mature judgement
• Demonstrate strong project management skills, balancing competing priorities while ensuring quality outcomes

Highly desirable, but not mandatory:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Law, Science, Engineering, Economics or related disciplines
• Advanced post-grad preferred (i.e. MBA)
• Prior work or advisory experience in Government

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.