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We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

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The Opportunity

Imagine exploring Australia on a Working Holiday while accelerating your consulting career with one of Oceania's most dynamic EY-Parthenon Strategy & Transactions teams.

At EY-Parthenon, we combine strategy, transactions, corporate finance and transformation to deliver outcomes that work in practice-not just on paper. Backed by EY's global capabilities, we help CEOs, boards, private equity and government clients navigate complexity, unlock value and make better decisions across the full deal and growth lifecycle.

We are seeking talented professional at all levels across multiple locations with relevant experience in:

• Strategy
• Commercial & financial due diligence
• Value creation
• Growth strategy
• Operating model design
• Transaction execution

This opportunity is ideal for candidates currently on-or eligible for-an Australian Working Holiday Visa, who are keen to gain international consulting experience within a high-performing, globally recognised firm.

You'll work with some of the world's largest organisations, fastest-growing companies and leading private equity firms on complex, high-impact engagements. From defining strategy and assessing commercial attractiveness to executing transactions and driving post-deal value, you'll contribute across the full investment lifecycle as part of integrated, multidisciplinary teams.

Your key responsibilities

• Strategy

• Design and deliver strategic initiatives that drive business growth and strengthen clients' competitive advantage.
• Commercial & Financial Due Diligence

• Conduct in-depth financial and commercial analyses to assess the health, risks and viability of potential investments.
• Value Creation

• Identify opportunities to improve performance across client operations and develop actionable strategies that enhance enterprise value.
• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

• Lead transactions form conception through to completion which will include target sourcing, valuation, deal negotiations and providing overall transaction management.
• Growth Strategy

• Create and execute strategic plans that support sustainable growth, market expansion and long-term success for clients.
• Operating Model Design

• Design and optimise organisational structures, processes and capabilities to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Transaction Execution

• Guide clients through the end-to-end transaction lifecycle, ensuring seamless execution, risk management and successful integration outcomes.

Eligibility, skills and attributes for success

• Hold a valid working holiday visa for Australia and available for a maximum of six-month contract starting soon.
• A bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, business, finance or economics
• Demonstrated experience in strategy, commercial and financial due diligence, value creation, growth strategy, operating model design or transaction execution, ideally gained within a top-tier or leading second-tier consulting firm.
• Professional membership with the Institute of Chartered Accountants (or international equivalent).
• Strong analytical, stakeholder and interpersonal skills; comfort operating in fast-paced, deal-driven environments.

What we look for

At EY, we'll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn .

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.