Senior consultant

Description:

About Us

Australian Healthcare Associates (AHA) is Australia's largest specialist health and human services consultancy. Now in our 34th year, we partner with federal, state and territory governments to improve health and social outcomes for Australians by delivering evaluations, reviews and program administration engagements of major national importance.

AHA's story is all about its people. We pride ourselves on our supportive and inclusive culture, and on the vision, creativity, and drive of our staff. Our high-performing team of passionate and talented individuals works collaboratively to deliver great outcomes for our clients.

About The Role

We're looking for an experienced senior consultant to join our growing team, working across multiple, complex projects. The role demands strong leadership skills, sound judgement, diplomacy and resilience.

Reporting to the Head of Evaluation and Advisory, you will:

• manage all aspects of evaluation and advisory projects, leading teams of up to 6 consultants to deliver excellent results
• lead or contribute to tender submissions
• contribute to the development of AHA's systems and support the growth of the business.
  
  

The role is available on a full-time or part-time (0.8FTE) basis. You'll have the opportunity to work from home and in our Melbourne office with the team (minimum one day per week in the office).

About You

You have a strong desire to make a positive impact on the way that health, aged care or social services are delivered. You have:

• 8+ years of experience in a consulting role delivering complex research, evaluation or policy development projects
• demonstrated leadership experience
• a track record of exceptional project management
• experience engaging with people from diverse or disadvantaged backgrounds
• strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills
• exceptional written and oral communication skills, including the ability to author high-quality reports and present project outcomes to clients and other stakeholders
• a strong foundation in evaluation theory, and the ability to apply this knowledge in a fast-paced commercial environment
• high levels of initiative, focus and self-management.
  
  

An attractive salary package of up to $160,000 including superannuation will be negotiated with the successful applicant, aligned with skills and experience.

To apply please upload your CV and a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience align with the requirements of the role.

Note: applications that do not include a tailored cover letter will not be considered.

Applications close 5pm Tuesday 1 April 2025.

All questions can be directed to recruitment@ahaconsulting.com.au

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must have full Australian working rights.

Further information about AHA is available at our website: www.ahaconsulting.com.au

Agency applications will not be considered.

AHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We support flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously, and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex, or queer. All are encouraged to apply.