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 We are expanding our Program and Project advisory services team within our BDO Canberra practice and as such we are seeking expressions of interest from applicants across Consultant to Manager levels to join us. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with a high-performing and results driven team, applying your expertise and passion for portfolio, program and project management assurance and advice, to deliver meaningful insights and pragmatic actions to drive real improvements in complex government digital transformation and policy implementation initiatives. You will work closely with our Federal Government clients, supporting the team with scoping, planning, and delivering major assurance engagements that shape the future of public sector delivery - supported by a Senior Leadership team with decades of industry experience who are invested in your career growth and success. This includes supporting relevant training and certifications in relevant project management disciplines. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Support the scoping, fieldwork and reporting of program and project assurance reviews, assessing overall delivery health and its delivery effectiveness, risk management, compliance, and maturity to help clients achieve successful outcomes. Work collaboratively with our program and project client teams to deliver real-time and meaningful insights with pragmatic recommendations that drive continuous delivery improvements and alignment with strategic objectives. Work alongside senior team members to generate insights that matter, using data analysis, and clear reporting, tailored to the needs of diverse stakeholders. Contribute to project planning activities, including the development of scope documents, workplans, coordination of project setup, and preparation of key project assurance artefacts. Understand and apply BDO’s assurance and evaluation methodologies, tools, and templates to ensure rigorous, consistent and value-driven approach across all engagements. Champion BDO’s values of ‘One’, ‘Bold’, ‘Human’, ‘Strive’, and ‘Heart’ promoting high standards across all stages of the project lifecycle. Mentor, support and educate junior team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional development within the team (as appropriate) About You We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our growing and dynamic team. In this role, you will play a key part in helping clients navigate complex change by bringing structure, insight, and a collaborative mindset to every engagement. This is an exciting opportunity for someone eager to contribute to impactful projects and grow within a high-performing team environment. It is strongly recommended that you have demonstrable experience in the following: Tertiary degree (or equivalent) in project management, risk management, business, or IT. Certification in project management methodologies (preferably with Agile, PMP, MSP, PRINCE2, PMBOK, or a similar certification). Strong background and knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices Demonstrated experience in, or an understanding of program or project assurance, performance evaluation, and audit processes with exposure to latest better practices and frameworks in delivering assurance within Federal Government, risk management, project management, project governance and legislative compliance etc. In the absence of direct project assurance experience, relevant consulting or professional services experience in project/program delivery or strategic advisory is highly valued. A strong internal drive, a growth mindset, and clear aspirations for leadership and professional development. Proven business development acumen, and a natural ability to build and maintain client relationships. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across a variety of mediums (including in person, virtual, reports, emails, presentations), work in a multi-disciplinary team, manage engagements and deliverables To be eligible to apply for this role you must hold Australian Citizenship, with the ability to secure an Australian Government Security Clearance. 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).
