Senior AI & Data Strategy Consultant

Job Requisition ID: 38042 

Are you excited by the potential of AI, Machine Learning, and Big Data to transform businesses? Do you thrive in solving complex problems with innovative technology?   

        

What will your typical day look like?   

    

We are seeking a motivated Senior Consultant to join our Melbourne AI & Data Practice and play a leading role in delivering advisory and technical delivery engagements. 

 

  

About the team:    

   

Our AI & Data team is a diverse group of over 500 specialists across Australia, partnering with clients in both public and private sectors to deliver cutting-edge solutions. We collaborate with leading technology providers such as AWS, Microsoft, Google, Snowflake, and Databricks, ensuring we stay at the forefront of emerging AI and data capabilities.   

  

Enough about us, let’s talk about you.    

  

This role demands a strategic, innovative thinker who solves complex client challenges and designs value-driven solutions. You excel in fast-paced environments, adapting to shifting priorities and evolving client demands. With a client-centric approach, you prioritise understanding needs and delivering high-quality, tailored solutions. You bring: 

 

• Strong AI & Data fundamentals. 

• 5 years’ experience working with organisations (public or private) to understand, design, advise and implement data solutions. 

• Experienced in developing Data/AI or Data Governance strategy artefacts for organisations that articulate their strategic imperative and direction. 

• You have strong written and verbal communication skills, including excellent presentation and conversational abilities. 

• Experienced in stakeholder management, effectively engaging senior leaders and communicating the value of Data Governance. 

• Experience in data governance technologies e.g. Microsoft Purview, Informatica IDMC, Alation, Ataccama, Collibra etc. 

 

Good to have: 

• Designing data operating and interaction models (Reporting, Data Governance, etc.) for organisation. 

• Familiar with DMBOK and its practical application to support Data Governance goals and pragmatic application to support clients achieving their business objectives. 

• Familiarity with the Australian regulatory landscape, including (for example) the interpretation and application of CPG235 and CPS230, as well as key legislation such as the Privacy Act 1988, My Health Records Act 2012, Telecommunications Act 1997, Data Availability and Transparency Act 2022, and Spam Act 2003; sector-specific guidelines like APRA CPS 234; and international standards like ISO/IEC 27001 will be well regarded. 

• Previous experience working with stakeholders or in client-facing roles will be preferred. 

 

Performance Expectations:    

  

As a Senior Consultant, your role is to deliver high-quality data solutions, collaborate with clients, and contribute to innovation, aligned with Deloitte’s T&T Performance Expectations Framework. Your responsibilities will include:   

• Client Delivery & Technical Excellence – Develop AI & Data solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.   

• Stakeholder Engagement – Work closely with clients and teams to ensure project success.   

• Continuous Learning & Innovation – Stay ahead of emerging AI & Data trends and contribute to Deloitte’s knowledge-sharing initiatives.   

• Operational Excellence – Follow Quality & Risk Management standards and ensure best practices in project execution.   

    

Why Deloitte?      

     

At Deloitte, we focus our energy on interesting and impactful work. We’re always learning, innovating and setting the standard; making a positive difference to our clients and our society. We put coaching at the heart of what we do, helping our people grow their careers in any direction – whether it be up, moving into something new, or even moving across the world.      

     

We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion. We have a diverse collection of people from different backgrounds, with different experiences, gender identities, abilities and thinking styles. What binds us together is a shared commitment to value everyone’s perspective and to cultivate inclusion; so that our work environment is a safe space we can all belong.     

      

We prioritise flexibility and choice. At Deloitte, you get trust on Day 1. We know our people get their best work done when they’re in control of where and how they work, designing their work week around their client, team and personal commitments.    

     

We help you live and work well. To support your personal and professional life, we offer a range of perks and benefits, including retail discounts, wellbeing leave, paid volunteering days, twelve flexible working options, market-leading parental leave and return to work support package.     

    

Next Steps     

Sound like the sort of role for you? Apply now, we’d love to hear from you!     

 

 

 

 

By applying for this job, you’ll be assessed against the Deloitte Talent Standards. We’ve designed these standards so that you can grow in your career, and we can provide our clients with a consistent and exceptional Deloitte employee experience globally. The preferred candidate will be subject to background screening by Deloitte or by their external third-party provider.