Purple Personas

This page describes each of the Consulting roles at Telstra Purple in the various portfolios and capabilities. It seeks to describe some defining characteristics about each role to give our people and future Purplonians a clear understanding of what we do.

If you're interested to see more roles at Telstra Purple, make sure to check out Telstra Purple Careers.

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Our portfolios and capabilities

Associate Consultant role requirements

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I am focused on developing my capabilities to deliver value to our customers.

  • I deliver net positive value to the team.
  • I work well in a team.
  • I take a pro-active approach to my professional development.
  • I consistently demonstrate the Purple Beliefs.

Consultant role requirements

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I am a valuable practitioner of my capability and deliver value to our customers.

  • I am proficient in my field and deliver net positive value to my team and customers.
  • I consistently demonstrate the Purple Beliefs.
  • I work well in a team.
  • I am coachable and pursue all opportunities to develop my skills and capabilities on engagements or professional development.
  • Through the work that I provide at customer sites, I have built a positive reputation for myself and for Purple.
  • I keep my customer and Purple stakeholders regularly informed of my work progress.
  • I am a proficient communicator using relevant formats and mediums.

Senior Consultant role requirements

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I am an accomplished practitioner of my capability. I independently deliver value for our customers in typical initiatives or engagements.

  • I am accomplished in my field.
  • I work well independently and in a team.
  • I take a methodical and analysis-based approach to troubleshooting.
  • I am diligent in my delivery activities; I strive to exceed the expectations of my stakeholders.
  • I actively look for, raise, and manage delivery risks, issues, and scope, to ensure successful project delivery.
  • I set, manage and communicate clear expectations.
  • My influence positively affects individuals within my team.

Lead Consultant role requirements

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I deliver outcomes individually and by contributing through others. I lead people and create certainty from uncertainty.

  • I successfully lead typical initiatives or engagements.
  • I am recognised by my peers as someone who has in-depth knowledge and expertise in my field.
  • I confidently step outside my comfort zone and adapt quickly to new team situations.
  • I challenge others in order to grow their capabilities and to achieve a better outcome.
  • I look after my team and put the teams' best interests first.
  • I analyse complex scenarios across multiple knowledge areas.
  • I regularly identify and present solutions to meet stakeholder objectives.
  • I facilitate and effectively communicate with my peers and customers using relevant formats and medium.
  • I set clear expectations for people and provide them feedback on how they are progressing against these expectations.
  • My influence positively affects individuals within my squad and project stakeholders.
  • I help to improve the capability of my team.
  • I have difficult conversations when needed and do so with tact and care, escalating when appropriate.
  • I learn my customer's business and discover opportunities to create value using Purple's capability.
  • When required I contribute to business development by working with other teams within Purple.

Managing Consultant role requirements

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I deliver extraordinary outcomes by contributing through others. I add significant strategic value to our business. I have a strong and positive influence to achieve successful results.

  • I successfully lead high-risk initiatives or engagements.
  • I am recognised as a trusted source for information in my field and my innovative ideas influence and guide others.
  • I excel in conditions of complexity and uncertainty.
  • I am a trusted partner with my squad and stakeholders.
  • I proactively support and protect my team.
  • I demonstrate creative problem solving, strategic planning and advanced communication skills.
  • I engage with all project stakeholders as peers and challenge their decisions when necessary to provide them with the best outcome.
  • I contribute to business development opportunities by working with other teams within Purple.

Principal Consultant role requirements

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I am the custodian of delivery, with a deep understanding of Purple and customers businesses, advocating for our people and setting up projects for success.

  • I ensure the successful delivery of our engagements.
  • I support and advocate for our people.
  • I engage with executive stakeholders as peers and challenge their decisions when necessary to provide them with the best outcome for the organisation.
  • My influence positively affects individuals within Purple.
  • I influence politicised environments to bring about positive outcomes for our customers.
  • I am responsible for driving continuous improvement across our culture, our people and the way we work.
  • I engage customers about their problems and goals and advise the best strategic approach and solution.
  • I am an integral part of the sales process, providing expert advice and guidance, building trust, engaging customers, and helping to close the deal.
  • I leverage the commercial model used by Purple to ensure successful and profitable engagements.