Senior Consultant - Software Asset Management - Digital Risk

Senior Consultant – Software Asset Management – Digital Risk

The opportunity

As our Senior Consultant, Software Asset Management, within the Digital Risk team, you will play a key role in helping organisations understand, manage and optimise their software asset and licencing risk. You will work with a broad range of clients to deliver Software Asset Management and Software Licencing engagements across advisory, compliance and managed service offerings, supporting improved governance, cost control and risk outcomes.

You will be part of a collaborative and growing team supporting clients across complex IT environments, helping them navigate software licencing models, contractual obligations and regulatory expectations. This role offers exposure to a wide range of industries and technologies, with opportunities to contribute to SAM maturity uplift, transformation initiatives and executive-level decision making.

This is a hybrid position based in Warrang - Sydney. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead and deliver Software Asset Management and software licencing engagements across advisory, compliance and managed service offerings, supporting clients to manage licencing, financial and operational risk.
  
  


• Execute software licence compliance assessments across major software publishers, including entitlement analysis, deployment reconciliation and Effective Licence Position development across complex IT environments.
  
  


• Design, assess and uplift ITAM and SAM processes, policies, standards, governance frameworks and operating models, supporting SAM maturity improvements and transformation initiatives.
  
  


• Manage engagement delivery end to end, including planning, coordination across workstreams, risk and issue management, collaboration with IT, procurement, vendor management and finance teams, and delivery of high‑quality, executive‑level reporting and insights.
  
  

Skills and attributes for success

• Demonstrated experience in Software Asset Management, IT Asset Management, software licencing, IT risk or a related advisory or assurance role.
  
  


• Strong understanding of software licencing concepts, compliance risk and governance, with the ability to apply this across complex IT environments.
  
  


• Proven stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage with senior client stakeholders and cross‑functional teams.
  
  


• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical findings into clear, practical insights.
  
  

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• Experience delivering software licence compliance assessments, SAM maturity reviews or supporting SAM transformation initiatives.
  
  


• Exposure to major software publishers and their licencing models, contracts and metrics.
  
  


• Hands‑on experience working with ITAM and SAM tools to support reporting, data quality and compliance outcomes.
  
  


• A proactive, curious mindset with a structured approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
  
  

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We’re proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. Learn more.

• 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 ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
  
  


• 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 www.ey.com/au/benefits    
  
  

• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.
  
  

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders - past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at [email protected] or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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