Full time, permanent role
Enjoy excellent career progression in a 'hands-on' leadership role
Work with Partners who are truly invested in your professional development
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Our culture is underpinned by a commitment to our clients, people and communities, and our promise to 'Reach for Remarkable' by providing proven expertise, principled execution, and personalised experience.
In Australia, we're proud to support the careers of over 1,500 remarkable people. With six offices nationally and partner firms in more than 145 markets, wherever you want to go, we can take you there.
About the Role
Audit & Assurance has a significant number of strategic initiatives, capability‐building activities and operational priorities being delivered nationally across 6 different markets. As the volume and complexity of these initiatives continues to grow, creating visibility, alignment, accountability and execution discipline is critical to achieving Audit's strategic objectives, aligning to the firm's overall strategy.
The National Projects & Operations Senior Manager plays a central role in supporting the National Managing Partner and Service Line Leadership Team by providing project leadership, operational coordination and business improvement support across Audit & Assurance.
Acting as an extension of the leadership team, this role is responsible for translating strategy into action, ensuring initiatives are prioritised, stakeholders are aligned, milestones are achieved and intended outcomes are delivered. The role provides visibility across national activities, drives accountability and supports leaders to focus on growing and leading the business rather than managing projects.
The role works closely with National Managing Partner, Service Line Leadership Team and key support functions to lead strategic initiatives, coordinate complex projects, improve operational effectiveness and drive sustainable change across the service line.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of strategy and execution, thrives in a collaborative environment and has a passion for delivering practical outcomes that strengthen performance, capability and consistency across a service line that is constantly changing.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Project Delivery
Partner with the National Managing Partner and Service Line Leadership Team to identify, prioritise and execute strategic initiatives.




Translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, milestones, deliverables and success measures.
Lead and coordinate national projects and initiatives from inception through to implementation.
Monitor project progress, manage risks and dependencies, and proactively resolve barriers to delivery.
Ensure initiatives remain aligned to strategic objectives and deliver intended business outcomes.
Prepare project updates, recommendations and progress reporting for audit leadership team.
Business Operations & Service Line Coordination
Support the execution of the Audit & Assurance strategic plan and annual business priorities.
Maintain oversight of key initiatives across the national business, ensuring leaders have visibility of progress, issues and opportunities.
Coordinate activities across the 6 markets and national support teams.
Coordinate change management activities that support successful adoption of new tools, processes and ways of working.
Drive accountability by tracking actions, commitments and agreed deliverables.
Maintain visibility of key initiatives and actively manage competing priorities.
Improvement & Operational Excellence
Lead business improvement initiatives designed to create greater consistency, effectiveness and scalability across the service line.
Develop practical frameworks, guidance materials, processes and tools that support national execution.
Use stakeholder feedback, data and business insights to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
Support implementation of operational and organisational transformation initiatives.
Stakeholder Engagement & Influence
Build strong relationships with Partners, Directors and support functions across the firm.
Collaborate closely with People & Culture, Digital, Finance, Marketing, Communications and Business Development, and National Quality & Excellence teams.
Influence stakeholders across all levels of the organisation
Reporting & Insights
Gather, analyse and interpret business data to support decision‐making.
Prepare executive reports, presentations, business cases, discussion papers and leadership updates.
Assist with strategic insights into workforce planning,



resource management and financial forecasting initiatives
Key Stakeholders
National Managing Partner, Audit & Assurance
Audit & Assurance Service Line Leaders
Support teams including but not limited to P&C;, MCBD, Finance, Digital, NAQ.
Skills & Experience
Experience in business operations, project delivery, business improvement and/or change management.
Demonstrated success leading complex, cross‐functional or national projects and initiatives.
Experience working within a professional services environment.
Robust project management, planning and organisational skills.
Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing capability.
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage senior leaders effectively.
Ability to translate strategic concepts into practical actions and measurable outcomes.
Solid analytical, problem‐solving and decision‐making skills.
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast‐paced environment.
Reach your remarkable
At Grant Thornton we do things differently because we understand that when you strive for better and care about what you do remarkable things are possible.We'rea dynamic and authentic mix of backgrounds,perspectivesand ways of thinking.We'redriven by our shared purpose – we care for our people, clients and communities and support them to thrive.
With us,you'llbe exposed to challenging and rewarding opportunities–buildingyourconfidence and capabilities at every step.You'llbe supported, motivated and inspired by a team of passionate and caring collaborators and leaders.You'llbeempowered to builda career paththat'stailored to you and encouragedto make a meaningful difference. Andwe'llmake sure the excellence you deliver and the impact you make is always seen,feltand celebrated.
Remarkableperksthat put you first:
9-day fortnight with no salary reduction
Flexible working options available
Fully funded gym membership
Mental health support, financial and wellbeing coaching
And many more!
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply, and we warmly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, those in the LGBTQI+ community and individuals who identify as having disability or are neurodivergent.
As we provide fair consideration and evaluation to a high volume of applications, we endeavour to provide feedback on your application at the earliest opportunity.
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📌 National Project And Operations Senior Manager, Audit (Sydney)
🏢 Grant Thornton Australia
📍 Sydney