Opportunity to join a leading Business School
$165-180K approx. base + 12% super + performance incentives
Hybrid role with Carlton location
Melbourne Business School Executive Education is experiencing strong momentum, delivering
over 25% growth last year, with ambitious plans for continued expansion. To support this growth, we are seeking
a new Principal Consultant to
join our Client & Learner Solutions (C&LS) team.
About the Role As a
Principal Consultant, you are the senior leader responsible for the health, performance, and strategic direction of an Executive Education
portfolio .
At MBS, a portfolio is a
sector‑focused collection of clients, programs, and learning solutions, supported by a dedicated cross‑functional team spanning Business Development, Client & Learner Solutions, Resourcing & Relationships, and Client & Learner Experience.
Our current portfolios are focused on:
Financial & Professional Services
Industrials
Public Sector (including health and education)
This structure allows us to build deep sector insight while delivering integrated, high‑quality learning solutions. We welcome candidates with experience aligned to any of these sectors.
In this role, you act as the
custodian of learning quality, shaping complex client solutions, stewarding strategic client relationships, and ensuring portfolio growth aligns with MBS strategy and standards. You operate with significant autonomy while contributing to shared methodologies, products, and enterprise initiatives across Executive Education.
Key Responsibilities
Lead an Executive Education portfolio, driving growth, performance, and strategic positioning
Act as senior solution architect for complex client engagements
Provide expert advisory support to senior clients on capability development and learning pathways
Co‑develop portfolio go‑to‑market strategies with Business Development and Marketing
Oversee solution quality, delivery outcomes, and long‑term client relationships
Lead and develop Associate Principals and other portfolio team members
Drive scalable product development and innovation aligned with market demand
Exercise strong commercial stewardship across pricing, margins, and portfolio performance
About You You bring deep experience in consulting, learning design, or organisational development, with a strong track record of leading teams and designing enterprise‑level learning solutions. You are commercially astute, client‑focused, and comfortable operating in complex, matrixed environments.
You will typically bring:
Extensive experience designing and delivering complex learning solutions
Strong capability in client discovery, solution design, and advisory work
Proven experience growing portfolios or major client accounts
High commercial and financial literacy
A collaborative, values‑driven leadership style
Why join Executive Education at MBS?
Be part of a high‑growth division with strong institutional backing
Work on high‑impact learning solutions with leading organisations
Shape the future of executive education at one of the Asia‑Pacific’s leading business schools
Join a values‑based organisation committed to excellence, collaboration, and innovation
What’s On Offer At MBS
Competitive remuneration, including not‑for‑profit salary packaging options and generous parental leave provisions
Flexible work options
Subsidised gym membership, health and wellbeing programs and regular social events
Access to world‑class learning and development programmes at a discounted rate
A workplace that promotes diversity, collaboration, and new ideas in the heart of Melbourne’s innovation precinct
Working alongside talented and supportive colleagues who are passionate about innovation and creativity
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