PeopleBench is a fast-growing, purpose-driven HRTech SaaS company reimagining the future of K‑12 education workforces. While global teacher shortages, reputational and social and emotional wellbeing challenges continue to threaten the current model of education service delivery, K‑12 schools and systems are looking for new, evidence‑informed ways to build sustainable school workforces.
Founded in Brisbane in 2019, PeopleBench now works with Education leaders across Australia and the USA to support their understanding and action on data informed workforce strategy. Our solution simplifies and supports Education sector leaders to learn about and take action on strategic HR concepts like the hire to retire life cycle, organisational, role and work redesign, building staff resilience and organisational culture.
We do this through our unique and interconnected suite of offerings:
Our SaaS platform provides leaders with a suite of data and process enablement tools to support their workforce decision‑making.
Our advisory, research and professional learning services allow our customers to take a deep dive into specific issues affecting their workforce and develop bespoke plans to address them.
Using our world‑first technology, and unique industry data & expertise, we help to develop the key capabilities required to lead complex organisations through today’s challenging Education and workforce change landscapes.
Role Purpose
The purpose of a Consultant at PeopleBench is to play a pivotal role in delivering significant consulting and advisory projects, supporting the Senior Consultant and Chief Consultant, and contributing to the continued success of the Advisory arm of our practice.
Key Capabilities
* Outstanding team and client relationship development and management skills
* Excellent communication skills (including attentive listening, verbal and written)
* Demonstrated flexibility, agility, and creative problem‑solving abilities
* Knowledge and some applied use of relevant consulting industry frameworks and methodologies.
* Ability to contribute strategically while ensuring accuracy and attention to detail
* Strong planning and management skills, both upward and across teams, to achieve project delivery on time, within budget, and surpassing client expectations
* Proficient facilitation and presentation skills (or experience of co‑facilitation e.g. client workshops).
* Proficient one‑on‑one interview skills for consultation purposes
* Excellent qualitative data analysis and business writing skills
* Unwavering commitment to delivering high‑quality results and client output / deliverables
* Excellent time management & prioritisation skills and the ability to successfully manage tasks related to multiple projects simultaneously
* Self‑motivated with a growth mindset and desire to continue learning & personal development.
* Proactive approach with a focus on future‑oriented thinking and ability to use initiative
* Proficiency in the MS Office suite and other collaborative software/applications such as Zoom, Asana, Miro, Confluence, Xero, Slack etc.
Key Responsibilities
* Establishing and nurturing client relationships, gaining comprehensive knowledge of their ongoing and emergent support requirements
* Designing, documenting, and actively contributing to client engagement proposals for future work, including offer and tender documentation development
* Supporting clients in diagnosing complex organisational challenges, spanning areas such as Organisational Reviews, Workforce and Organisational Strategy, Service Transformation, Strategic HR, Organisational Development Services, Governance & Performance, Capability & Leadership Development, and Building Resilience at Work
* Independently facilitating one‑on‑one interviews and group workshops and presentations (client consultation process)
* Contributing to future‑focused planning, brainstorming and design conversations regarding recommendations and the future state of client teams, roles or organisational structures
* Managing detailed programme and project schedules, ensuring that reporting meets client requirements and that engagements are delivered on time, within budget, and to client satisfaction
* Cultivating positive and productive relationships within the PeopleBench team and actively contributing as a collaborative team member, including outside of the Advisory team
* Maintaining a commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with contemporary practitioner knowledge and networks
* Project related administration and planning, including creating and updating detailed project plans, internal and external stakeholder management, invoicing, and CRM software updating (deal and pipeline information etc.)
Experience & Qualifications
Ideally the successful incumbent will have 1‑2 years experience working in a Human Capital Management team or similar consulting environments and hold tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Human Resource Management, Commerce or other social science/humanities related discipline.
Relationships
The Consultant reports to the Chief eXperience Officer and, through a collaborative and mutually respectful work style, will be expected to coordinate and support other members of the PB team through programmes of work on behalf of clients and other affiliates.
This will include but is not limited to: Chief Research & Insights Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Research Program Manager, internal Senior Consultants and Graduate Consultants, our Marketing and Communications function, Corporate Services Manager and a range of affiliate or interim team members who form part of our growing delivery network.
Travel and Networking
As part of the work we do for our clients, we are sometimes called upon to travel. The Consultant is therefore expected to complete some work‑related travel associated with interstate or regional clients, from time to time.
There may be occasions where professional networking and development opportunities occur outside of work hours. The Consultant would be expected to engage, participate and represent PeopleBench as required.
About Our Team
PeopleBench is an early‑stage scale‑up with rapid global growth ambitions. We have established product‑market fit in Australia – and we’re successful because of our awesome team.
With experience across a range of top‑tier international consulting houses and depth in delivering to Education, Government and NFP spaces, we are a team of passionately purpose‑driven folks working every day to make the world a better place through Building Better School Workforces.
We hold expertise in Organisational Psychology, Business, Education, Human Resources, Research, Data & Analytics, Tech Development, and Consulting.
PeopleBench encourages flexible work practices with a wide range of work patterns (start and finish times) across our global team in our core work hours range, 6am – 6pm. The Consultant work pattern will be negotiated with the right candidate and be reviewed on an ongoing basis to ensure the role interacts consistently and responsively with clients, prospects, staff and other stakeholders.
Employee Benefits
* Luxury workspace in South Brisbane with 5 Star amenities (including end of trip facilities) with a range of complimentary networking and business capability development opportunities; roof‑top bar, restaurant, and swimming pool
* A plethora of collaborative workspaces, plus our building is close to both train and bus public transport options (as well as a local Wilsons car park facility and car parking at Southbank Parklands)
* Flexible & hybrid working arrangements are offered
* The latest and greatest tech platforms & apps to make work/life easier
* Contemporary and inclusive leadership & mentoring support
* Incredible team spirit & collaborative, high‑performing culture
* Additional birthday annual leave day entitlement (pending completion of probationary period)
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