Who We Are Situated within the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Australian Government Consulting (AGC) was established to help the Australian Public Service (APS) confidently meet current and future challenges in-house, and selectively engage external consultants in a way that maximises value-for-money. We do this by delivering high-quality consulting projects that reflect our distinctive character as government consultants working for public impact (and nothing else). Working In Partnership With APS Agencies On a Wide Range Of High-profile Issues That Make a Real Difference To The Wellbeing Of Australians, We Use Consulting Methods And Deep Knowledge Of Government To Deliver
- Strategy and policy
- Organisational performance
- Buying better from external consultants. We support APS clients to advise the government of the day, implement policies and deliver services to the community. Our team is committed to the public service and dedicated to maximising our impact by working collaboratively and pursuing excellence. Our project teams also help to shape AGC – and reshape the APS. We are pioneering a different way of working – a unique APS style of strategic management consulting. For more information on AGC including information on our service lines please visit the AGC Website . What You Will Do We are looking for talented professionals to join our high-performing workforce and contribute complementary skills that will help us continue to deliver impactful outcomes. We Are Seeking Talented Candidates With a Track Record Of Solving Complex Strategic Challenges And a Passion For Delivering Public Impact, With a Focus On Consulting Capability Areas
- Strategy
- Operating Model and Organisational Design
- Evaluation and Impact Analysis. As part of your application,



you will be asked to nominate the capability area that most closely aligns with your experience and interests. You may also indicate whether you would like to be considered for the other capability areas. Your nomination will help us understand your experience and interests. AGC works through multidisciplinary project teams, and successful candidates may work across different types of projects according to client and business needs. As a Manager, You Will
- Work closely with partners and clients to drive and deliver end-to-end high quality strategic consulting projects that meet client needs, aligned to AGC’s strategic policy and organisational transformation service lines.
- Manage client relationships and skilfully engage with key stakeholders to influence outcomes.
- Provide thought leadership across AGC to refine and expand AGC’s service offer, while lending your expertise to other project teams and proposing creative ideas and solutions to drive AGC forward.
- Apply strong critical and strategic thinking and an entrepreneurial mind-set.
- Apply structured problem-solving techniques to policy and organisational challenges, facilitate workshops and interviews, analyse data and deliver meaningful results.
- Manage and mentor AGC staff in a positive and uplifting manner, contributing to AGC’s culture and capability.



What You Will Bring Our ideal candidate will perform at the EL1 level in accordance with the PM&C; Performance Model and will bring:
- Advanced expertise in a consulting or advisory environment (or similar public sector roles such as taskforces or strategic policy units) that aligns with our strategic policy and organisational performance service offerings
- The ability (or the willingness to rapidly learn), quantitative analytic techniques to generate insights, support problem-solving and enable decision-making
- The ability to plan effectively and exercise initiative and judgment to deliver high-quality work products which have been tested
- The ability to communicate clearly and persuasively with internal and external audiences to drive the development of solutions
- The ability to work autonomously and at pace to deliver results in sometimes uncertain and high-pressure work environments
- The ability to work collaboratively in a team and create an inclusive environment with people at all levels
- Flexibility and resilience to deliver results, maintain team morale and manage expectations in ambiguous and sometimes high-pressure work environments. In line with our dedication to an inclusive and safe workplace culture we are seeking candidates who are respectful of people’s unique differences, backgrounds and cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture) particularly when communicating and working together. To demonstrate your fit for this role and put your best self forward, you are encouraged to tailor your resume and pitch to the role and qualities described above. It is strongly recommended that you review the vacancies and applying for jobs section of our website prior to applying. In addition to your written application, the recruitment process will include a

📌 Manager, Australian Government Consulting (Canberra)
🏢 Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
📍 Canberra