Opportunities at Mandala
Mandala is one of Australia’s most exciting and impactful economics, policy and strategy consulting firms
Our team is diverse and inclusive, with multidisciplinary skill sets and we prioritise a humble, positive and supportive culture.
We serve the world’s leading corporations, as well as consequential governments, major not-for-profits and emerging firms.

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Engagement Manager
We are looking for experienced strategy consultants with a minimum of five years’ experience to join our economic advisory firm, across offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra.
About the role
As an Engagement Manager, you will...
- Lead a team of three to five consultants in the day-to-day delivery of client projects
- Take overall responsibility for the quality of client deliverables
- Manage client engagement by developing and maintaining productive working relationships with client personnel
- Mentor and develop individual team members on projects and outside of projects
- Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for staff
- Contribute to business development efforts of the firm under the guidance and mentorship of senior leadership
- Contribute to important firm-building activities such as recruitment, quality assurance and team engagement

We offer...
- Access to a wide range of clients, from some of Australia’s leading companies to its most exciting start-ups
- Opportunities to manage projects on interesting economic, regulatory, commercial and policy challenges
- Challenging work environment that invests heavily in professional development
- Opportunities to work with Australia’s most exciting and impactful economic, policy and strategy advisory firms
- Exceptional training, frequent coaching, and mentoring from colleagues and senior leaders
- Individualised support from the firm to develop your expertise in areas that align with your career ambitions

We are looking for…
- Expertise in one of the following disciplines: strategy consulting, economics, public policy, law, statistics and data science, finance or the natural sciences
- Proven ability to lead a team and deliver on-time and high-quality projects using structured work plans
- Capacity to motivate teams and build strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and partners
- Strong achievement drive and a growth mindset
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and conceptual problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Skills to develop recommendations and present them to clients

You will have…
- A Bachelor’s degree, ideally in one of the disciplines mentioned above
- More than five years of consulting experience in strategy, economics, or policy
- Demonstrated experience of high performance and achievement at previous positions
- Evidence of strong career trajectory in previous roles – willingness to take on additional responsibilities and evidence of strong achievement drive

Apply now!
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status. We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity.
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