BDO
Graduate Consultant - Sustainability - Sydney
AI Job Summary
As a Consulting Graduate in the ESG team at BDO, you can expect to:
- Help develop and deliver sustainability (ESG) projects - including researching market trends, comparing companies, identifying key focus areas, setting goals, and creating action plans.
- Assist with supporting clients to get ready for sustainability reporting and new climate-related requirements, and help them understand and manage their climate risks.
- Contribute to client workshops and presentations, helping to communicate insights and recommendations clearly and confidently.
- In addition to ESG projects, you'll also have the opportunity to collaborate on wider Strategy & Transformation projects - helping clients improve how their businesses operate, make strategic decisions, manage change, and drive innovation across areas such as operations, people, technology, and performance improvement.
- Learn core consulting skills such as project planning, research, communication, and working with different stakeholders.
What we're looking for
We're not expecting you to be an expert yet - we'll help you get there. What matters most is your curiosity, critical thinking skills and desire to learn. You'll thrive in this role if you:
- Are passionate about sustainability and want to contribute to a more sustainable future.
- Have a strong work ethic and enjoy working in a collaborative, people-focused environment.
- Are studying or have recently completed a degree in sustainability, business, law, economics, environmental science, or another related field that develops strong analytical and communication skills.
- Have excellent research, problem-solving, critical thinking and communication skills, with an eye for detail.
- Feel comfortable working with data and using tools like Excel or PowerPoint to communicate ideas - or have a strong desire to learn and build these skills.
- Are proactive, organised, and willing to take initiative in a fast-paced, supportive environment.
What you'll get
- 12-month learning and development program
- Support and guidance from your buddy and manager
- Service line specific learning and development, aligned to clear career pathways
- Social activities with your early careers' cohort, and the wider firm
- A culture of opportunity, connection, community, and impact
- Global possibilities, we're in 166 countries.
Eligibility
To be eligible for our Graduate Program, you must be:
- In your final year, or have recently completed a relevant undergraduate or postgraduate degree
- Eligible for postgraduate study
- Available to start in January 2026.
How to Apply
Click 'APPLY' to create a Workday home account and fill out the online application, attaching your resume and transcript.
We start reviewing applications as soon as they come in, so don't wait to submit yours!
Our friendly student recruitment team is here to help you and wants to ensure you are fully supported. If you have any questions, or need any adjustments to the recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out .
To learn more about our programs or recruitment process, visit our student careers page.
Closed 8 months ago
- Job type:Graduate Jobs
- Disciplines:Consulting, Engineering Environmental, Environment
- Work rights:Other, Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent...
- Locations:North Sydney, Sydney
- ACCEPTS INTERNATIONAL
Yes
- Closing Date:17th Oct 2025, 12:00 am
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