Join to apply for the Senior Manager, Change & People Advisory role at BDO in Australia 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Senior Manager, Change & People Advisory role at BDO in Australia Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from BDO in Australia About BDO At BDO Australia, our why is ‘empowering people, realising possibilities’. One way we bring this to life is by hiring and developing exceptional talent, to deliver on our wide array of audit, tax and advisory services. About BDO At BDO Australia, our why is ‘empowering people, realising possibilities’. One way we bring this to life is by hiring and developing exceptional talent, to deliver on our wide array of audit, tax and advisory services. About The Role Our People Advisory team in Sydney is growing and we are looking for experienced talent to help us deliver on our ambitions. The best aspects of working with BDO are not only getting to work with diverse clients across many areas who value our experience and support but also building and creating approaches to help our clients solve their problems. Our leaders and workplace culture encourages you to stretch your thinking and contribute your ideas to how we work and deliver for our clients. About The Opportunity This client-facing role is central to shaping and expanding our People Advisory team in Sydney. You’ll take the lead in delivering projects from strategy through to execution, while actively contributing to the evolution of our tools, processes, and practices with fresh ideas and innovative thinking. Your work will help clients unlock value through their people, culture, and strategy. We’re seeking a seasoned consulting professional who has successfully led change management projects and brings experience across other People Advisory domains such as workforce transformation and planning, operating model review and design, learning and development, and/or culture and wellbeing. You’ll combine strategic insight with practical delivery to create meaningful, lasting impact for our clients. As a Senior Manager in our People Advisory team, you will: Lead the design, planning, and delivery of change management strategies and other People Advisory projects – ensuring exceptional client outcomes. Facilitate high-impact sessions with leaders, creating space for challenging conversations that drive alignment and decisions. Scope client needs, shape work plans, and develop proposals and go-to-market strategies, leveraging BDO’s capabilities. Bring fresh thinking and innovative approaches (e.g. user-centred design, behavioural science) to solve complex client challenges. Help shape our frameworks by contributing your expertise to develop and evolve BDO’s methods, tools, and ways of working. Drive projects end-to-end using structured, best-practice project management principles. About You Ideally you have over 8 years’ experience gained in professional services/consulting, you’re passionate about working with clients to help them address their challenges and keen to grow the practice. Your background includes leading projects in change management with broader experience and interest working across other areas in People Advisory, including workforce transformation/planning, operating model review/design, learning and development, and/or culture and wellbeing. To Ensure Continued Success, You’ll Need A strong internal drive, a growth mindset and aspirations for leadership opportunities An interest and ability to create and enhance frameworks, methods, and toolkits to support delivery of client engagements A genuine desire to mentor and support others and commitment to building capability within the team Confidence and maturity to build trusting relationships and facilitate consultations/workshops with senior leaders and Executives Strong time management skills to juggle competing priorities whilst effectively managing projects and leading teams to deliver Demonstrated experience leading change management projects, whether technology or other types of organisational change projects Domain expertise combined with sector specialisation to create bespoke solutions for clients with multifaceted requirements What We Will Offer You We know great work doesn’t always happen between 9 and 5 at a desk. That’s why we offer flexible work options to help you do your best work and balance life outside the office. Whether it’s working from home, adjusting your hours, or making space for personal commitments, we’ll work with you to find a rhythm that works for you and the team. We’re a team that’s growing – which means you have the chance to truly make your mark. You won’t just be following a set process; you’ll be driving our growth, helping shape our frameworks, and building something we’re all proud of. There’s plenty of room to grow the team and step into more senior roles as we expand. Our culture is something we genuinely value. We care about each other, respect each other, and enjoy working together. We want to come to work each day feeling happy and motivated – and we work hard to make that happen. At BDO, you’ll have access to professional development, workplace flexibility, global career growth opportunities, and a competitive salary package. We’re committed to building your technical, advisory, leadership, and management skills, while also promoting health, wellbeing, workplace giving, and social connection. We’re proud of our inclusive culture and the unique perspectives everyone brings, because creating a workplace where everyone can thrive isn’t just a goal, it’s how we work every day. Why BDO? Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm. Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services. Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways. We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible. Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, free breakfast, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support. Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program. With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience. Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive). We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia and an Employer of Choice by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Project Management and Information Technology Industries Accounting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at BDO in Australia by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Senior Change Manager” roles. 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