Type: Full-time

Location: Brisbane (remote considered)

Salary: $135-$155k excl super

Applications close: Sunday 11 October 2026

Are you looking to...

- Lead meaningful consulting projects that create impact in communities?
- Develop and mentor talented consultants?
- Build trusted relationships with senior leaders across government, health and social services?
- Help shape a growing consultancy at an exciting stage of its journey?
- Work with good people who care deeply about their work and each other?

If so, we'd love to hear from you.

About us

Beacon Strategies is an impact-focused health and social services consultancy.

We exist to create a more impactful social purpose sector. Every day, we work alongside governments, Primary Health Networks, health services, peak bodies and not-for-profit organisations to plan, design, implement and evaluate programs, services and strategies that improve outcomes for communities. Our work spans strategy, planning, co-design, implementation and evaluation, and is grounded in evidence, collaboration and practical action.

About the role

We're looking for a Manager to lead the successful delivery of consulting projects while helping strengthen our people, practice and ways of working.

This role combines project leadership with practice contribution. You'll work closely with Principals, clients and project teams to deliver high-quality work, support business development activities and help create the conditions for our team to thrive.

While no two weeks look exactly the same, your work may involve:

- Leading consulting projects from commencement through to completion
- Planning and coordinating project activities, deliverables and client engagement
- Managing client relationships and acting as a trusted day-to-day contact
- Facilitating workshops,



interviews and consultation activities
- Leading analysis, synthesis and development of high-quality reports and recommendations
- Contributing to project scoping, proposal development and new opportunities
- Participating in resourcing, planning and internal coordination conversations
- Strengthening templates, tools and ways of working across the business
- Mentoring and supporting capability development across project teams.

What we're looking for Someone who combines strong consulting capability with a collaborative, practical and people-focused leadership style.

You'll likely bring

- Experience delivering consulting projects or programs in health, social services, government or related sectors
- Confidence managing multiple priorities, stakeholders and project streams
- Strong facilitation, engagement, analytical and communication skills
- Experience building productive client relationships and navigating complexity
- The ability to support and guide consultants while fostering a positive team environment
- A practical mindset focused on outcomes, quality and continuous improvement
- Curiosity, judgement and a commitment to delivering meaningful impact.

Why join Beacon?

- Meaningful projects that make a difference
- Flexible working arrangements and a supportive culture
- Brisbane-based team with hybrid working arrangements
- Exposure to a diverse range of consulting projects and clients
- Ongoing professional development and mentoring
- The chance to grow your consulting career in a boutique firm
- A team of clever, thoughtful and impact-driven people who genuinely enjoy their time at work.

How to apply Applications close Sunday 11 October 2026. We review applications as they come in and may reach out to shortlisted candidates for an initial conversation before the closing date, so we encourage you to apply early.

📌 Manager (Brisbane)
🏢 Beacon Strategies
📍 Brisbane