Workforce Modernisation Consulting Lead

Slalom

Slalom is a fiercely human business and technology consulting company that leads with outcomes to bring more value, in all ways, always. From strategy through delivery, our agile teams across 52 offices in 12 countries collaborate with clients to bring powerful customer experiences, innovative ways of working, and new products and services to life. We are trusted by leaders across the Global 1000, many successful enterprise and mid-market companies, and 500+ public sector organisations to improve operations, drive growth, and create value. At Slalom, we believe that together, we can move faster, dream bigger, and build better tomorrows for all.



Workforce Modernisation Consulting Lead Role


The Transformation team

Our Transformation team helps organisations reimagine what's possible and deliver impactful results. We partner with clients to uncover their needs, navigate complexity, and drive meaningful change.

We’re growing and looking for a senior leader to shape our Workforce Modernisation Consulting Capability and scale our success across ANZ. This is an opportunity to lead high-impact projects, mentor the next generation of customer-obsessed consultants, and play a key role in delivering transformative outcomes for our clients.


The Role

This position leads the strategic development and delivery of Workforce Transformation services — including Workforce Modernisation, Strategic Change Management, Operating Model Design, and HR Transformation — within Slalom’s Australian Transformation capability team.

You’ll align with both global and local strategy, lead and contribute to thought leadership, deliver client engagement and provide subject matter expertise to clients across industries. The role includes collaboration with cross-capability leadership, market and team development, talent and resource planning, and ensuring delivery excellence.


Please note: Candidates must be based in Australia and available for on-site work at Slalom offices or client locations.


What You’ll Do

Client Delivery & Strategy

Liaise with executive and senior clients to shape and drive transformation
Design workforce and change solutions aligned to client goals
Bridge business–technology gaps to enable transformation
Lead operating model design, strategic roadmaps, and business cases
Build trusted client relationships across HR, L&D, Org Design, and Change
Ensure delivery quality and resolve project escalations


Market Leadership

Shape Workforce Modernisation capability strategy and planning
Represent Slalom through thought leadership and industry engagement
Develop and drive go-to-market offerings and growth


Business Development

Act as an SME and Solution Lead in pursuits and RFx responses
Build pipeline and lead business development efforts
Leverage personal network to grow the business


Team & Talent Development

Lead hiring strategy and workforce planning
Mentor and develop consultants; support learning initiatives
Partner with Talent team on performance and development processes
Operational & Financial Management

Contribute to strategic planning and budgeting
Manage utilisation, cost to serve, and headcount growth targets


What You’ll Bring:

Consulting Expertise: 5+ years in consulting leadership roles in Australia, with a focus on change, leadership, and talent
People Leadership: 5+ years leading teams and delivering complex transformations
Strategic Mindset: Strong vision, critical thinking, and ability to translate strategy into action
Executive Presence: Experience advising C-suite stakeholders and influencing outcomes
Organisation Design Expertise: Skilled in designing operating models, people strategies, and business cases
Delivery Excellence: Proven track record managing large-scale engagements and financial performance
Workforce Transformation: 10+ years' experience with relevant certifications; recognised thought leader or mentor
Sales & Innovation: Strong pursuit leadership and ability to develop new offerings and IP

If you are a passionate, proactive, and experienced senior leader ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join us in transforming the way organisations thrive.



Slalom prides itself on helping team members thrive both professionally and personally. As part of this commitment, we invest in our people through competitive and innovative benefit programmes designed to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.