Principal/ Lead Consultant

Newton is one of the UK's leading consulting firms, known for its data-driven, results-focused approach to solving complex business challenges. We partner with organisations across the public and private sectors to deliver measurable, sustainable improvements through a distinctive commercial model: our fees are contingent on delivering agreed outcomes.

As Newton expands into Australia, this is a unique opportunity to join at a pivotal stage of growth. You will help build our Australian business by developing trusted client relationships, leading high-performing teams, and delivering lasting outcomes for defence clients.

Our teams lead intensive diagnostics and multi-year transformation programmes, taking end-to-end responsibility for identifying opportunities, designing solutions, and embedding sustainable change. As a Lead or Principal Consultant, you will lead complex workstreams, manage multi-disciplinary teams, build strong client relationships, and deliver $2m–$5m+ in client value.

The role is incredibly varied but would typically cover, but not be limited to:

· Managing teams of consultants (typically 4–8)  to identify the biggest opportunities, and then leading your team and client to deliver them

· Designing and reviewing one workstream as a Lead Consultant and a variety of workstreams as a Principal Consultant ensuring alignment to client outcomes and programme goals

· Working closely with programme leads to e