Hanson Australia
The Management Development Program (MDP) is a two year rotational program open to graduates from all degree disciplines.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Mackay
Hanson Australia
The Management Development Program (MDP) is a two year rotational program open to graduates from all degree disciplines.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Sydney
NTT
Passionate about delivering outstanding customer service and helping clients achieve their ambitions?
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Sydney and 1 other locations
CommBank
Designed to attract the best and brightest, CommBank’s Business Banking - Regional & Agribusiness Banking Graduate Program is a challenging and rewarding way to kick-start a long-term career with us.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Victoria and 3 other locations
POSITION START DATE
Feb 2022 (approx)
CommBank
Designed to attract the best and brightest, CommBank’s Group Operations Graduate Program is a challenging and rewarding way to kick-start a long-term career with us.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
New South Wales and 1 other locations
POSITION START DATE
Feb 2022 (approx)
Queensland Government
An opportunity to make a positive difference to Queensland communities!
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Brisbane
POSITION START DATE
Feb 2022 (approx)
Queensland Government
Our graduate programs provide valuable learning and development opportunities to launch your career and make a difference to the lives of Queenslanders.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Brisbane and 1 other locations
DXC Technology
DXC Graduate Program - Graduate Business Process Services (Brisbane)
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Brisbane
DXC Technology
Applications have closed as of Wednesday 22nd December, 11:59pm (AEST). If you apply after this point in time, we will hold onto your application and reach out to you if a new opportunity becomes available.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Canberra and 10 other locations
Datacom
Datacom is one of the largest, locally owned Technology organisations in Australasia! So, if being treated as an individual, working with some of the most recognisable brands and governments in Australia and having access to non-stop learning and development ticks the boxes, apply now!
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Canberra and 4 other locations
SALARY
$65,000-$68,000
VACANCIES
20
Woodside
Woodside graduates will have the opportunity to broaden their knowledge of our business through rotations both within their function and other areas of the business. You will work on projects and attend training to build on your soft skills and business acumen.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Perth
POSITION START DATE
Feb 2022 (approx)
accepts international
Yes
Victorian Government
Start your career in the Victorian Government graduate program and find work with purpose where you will be supported by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and other experienced professionals during your career. Apply now to contribute to the Victorian community and follow your ambition.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Melbourne
VACANCIES
5+
Victorian Government
Start your career in the Victorian Government graduate program and find work with purpose. We welcome graduates from all academic disciplines. Apply now to join Victoria's most diverse employer.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Melbourne
VACANCIES
10+
Optus
Our Optus Graduate Program focuses on career growth, and the best part of this program is having the support of everyone around you.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Sydney
VACANCIES
10
POSITION START DATE
Apr 2022 (approx)
Optus
Our Optus Graduate Program focuses on career growth, and the best part of this program is having the support of everyone around you.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Sydney
VACANCIES
5
POSITION START DATE
Apr 2022 (approx)
Westpac Group
Contribute and participate in projects to deliver change, drive value and enhance our customers experience.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Sydney
POSITION START DATE
Feb 2022 (approx)
Westpac Group
Cultivate Westpac’s competitive edge by striking the balance between protecting and optimising business.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Sydney
POSITION START DATE
Feb 2022 (approx)
FDM Group
When you join the FDM training academy in Singapore, you will have the opportunity to receive the relevant technical training and qualifications needed to succeed in a career in tech.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Singapore
FDM Group
The Technical Operation Analyst course covers a broad range of modules which will equip consultants to go into a variety of technical roles ranging from Technical IT Support and Technical BA roles to hybrid-developer and DevOps roles.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Singapore
Suncorp
Expression of Interest open NOW! People & Culture (HR) Suncorp Graduate Program 2022
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Sydney and 1 other locations
VACANCIES
Multiple
POSITION START DATE
Jan 2022 (approx)
Suncorp
Expression of Interest open NOW! Suncorp Agribusiness / Commercial Banking Graduate Program 2022
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Regional New South Wales and 1 other locations
VACANCIES
Multiple
POSITION START DATE
Jan 2022 (approx)
IQPC
Exciting Opportunity to join the fastest growing B2B Digital Agency in Australia - Sales Training Provided
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Sydney
SALARY
$45,000-$60,000
VACANCIES
4
AusNet Services
A Grad Program focused in your area of specialty with a rotation across other business teams to build understanding of what we do and capability and skills in different areas.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Melbourne
VACANCIES
4
POSITION START DATE
Feb 2022 (approx)
Protiviti
We are looking for candidates who are in their final year of study to join our team as Graduates in early 2022. We also have the opportunity to join earlier on a part-time basis while you complete your studies. If this sounds like you, please submit an application!
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Canberra
POSITION START DATE
Jan 2022 (approx)
Protiviti
We are looking for candidates who are in their final year of study to join our team as Graduates in early 2022. We also have the opportunity to join earlier on a part-time basis while you complete your studies. If this sounds like you, please submit an application!
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Melbourne
POSITION START DATE
Jan 2022 (approx)
Citi
Looking for an opportunity within Citi's Corporate Advisory business? Apply now!
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Sydney
NSW Government
Come listen to our virtual information session to learn more about the 2022 NSW Government Graduate Program on Wednesday 28 July 2021 from 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm AEST.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Sydney
NSW Government
The NSW Government Graduate Program goes for 18 months, starting in February each year. Our graduate program offers a primary stream, which is open to all disciplines, and three degree-specific streams; a legal stream, digital stream, and a social work stream.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
New South Wales
accepts international
Yes
Advancy
In your penultimate or final year of study? Just graduated? Advancy Sydney is currently offering paid GRADUATE and 3-6 MONTH INTERNSHIP positions. Flexible start dates, with option to start ASAP. Internships are 3-6 months in duration with the possibility to transition into a full-time position.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Sydney
Ventia
Challenge yourselves. Shape communities. If you have a vision for the future, bring it to life at Ventia.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Regional New South Wales and 11 other locations
VACANCIES
10
POSITION START DATE
Jan 2022 (approx)
Ventia
Challenge yourselves. Shape communities. If you have a vision for the future, bring it to life at Ventia.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Regional New South Wales and 11 other locations
VACANCIES
10
POSITION START DATE
Jan 2022 (approx)
Optiver
Are you a final year student or recent graduate with a passion for Finance or Risk Management? Do you like challenges and want to kick start your career at one of Australia’s “Top Graduate Employers”? Do you want to apply your quantitative ability in a collaborative environment?
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Sydney
accepts international
Yes
What You Need to Know for a Graduate Job in Consulting
The demand for consulting services has rapidly increased over the past decade which reflects on a long-term shift towards outsourcing and more flexible employment practices in both private and public sectors. Consulting firms and individual consultants can provide wide-ranging advice to client organisations and offer a diverse set of services in agribusiness, health care administration, information technology, e-commerce, engineering, human resource management, financial management and investment.
Joining a major consulting firms gives graduates the chance to work with more experience consultants and take on part of the consulting brief which include the preliminary research and analysis of business structures, processes and systems. Graduates also get exposed to a range of companies and industry sectors of consulting, allowing them to gain broad-based experience and are likely to undertake more specialised assignments that suit their interests, skills, and qualifications.
Consulting firms offer graduate job opportunities that can be found in business consulting services which include strategic business planning, corporate financial services, human resource management services, information management and e-commerce strategy development.
Requirements
The basic requirement for entry into a graduate program at a major consulting firm is to have a degree, typically in commerce, law, information technology, economics or accounting, however generalist degrees are also accepted1.
Other requirements may include general skills such as:
- Ability to research and work in a team
- Analytical skills
- Strong communication skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Solid business acumen
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Strong writing and negotiating skills
What to Expect
Consulting firms include occupations such as management consultant, recruitment consultant, environmental consultant, and many more. Roles and responsibilities for each of these occupations differentiate from one another.
Management Consultant
Management consultants work with a variety of clients and provide advice and guidance to improve an organisation’s position or profile or a particular section such as IT, human resources or production. Management consulting have a range of services and industries and can operate as specialists or generalists, however larger consultancy firms specialise in a particular function across a number of industries while niche firms specialise in one function and one particular industry. The industry sectors, also known as practices, areas of expertise, and sectors include2:
- Financial services
- Healthcare and pharmaceuticals
- Manufacturing
- Media and telecommunications
- Natural resources
- Public sector
- Retail, consumer goods, transport, hospitality and leisure
With services, also known as functions or specialist capabilities such as:
- Corporate finance
- Customer-relations management
- Human resources
- Change management
- Implementation
- IT/E-business
- Marketing
- Operations and supply-chain management
- Strategy
The role of management consulting may include tasks such as3:
- Fulfilling business needs that cannot be undertaken successfully by the client due to lack of time or other resources
- Manage difficult or political situations, often using change management expertise and human resource knowledge
- Gaining an independent and innovative overview of businesses in order to identify areas of improvement or development
Recruitment Consultant
Recruitment consultants find candidates for client companies to fill temporary and permanent job positions. Responsibilities for this role include4:
- Attracting people to apply and guiding them through the application process
- Making job offers and checking references on candidates
- Writing and advertising vacancies on the job boards
- Coaching and leading candidates and clients throughout the hiring process
- Helping candidates identify and achieve their career goals
- Screening, interviewing and short-listing potential candidates
Environmental Consultant
Environmental consultants provide advice on environmental factors such as pollution, contaminated land and environmental policy. Those in this line of work are usually in small teams and the role can include tasks such as5:
- Fieldwork
- Conducting tests and surveys
- Gathering and presenting environmental data
- Preparing reports for companies, environmental agencies and government bodies
- dealing with legislation issues concerning the environment for clients
An additional requirement for environmental consultants is to have a primary degree in environmental and earth sciences, environmental engineering, geography, geophysics or chemistry.
Employment
The industry at a glance shows that 87% of graduates are employed full time at 64% are employed in NSW and Victoria. The median base salary for a profession in consulting is $100,000 with the upper quartile of $140,000 and lower quartile of $72,0006. Graduate salaries vary on the occupation and the following show the graduate salary ranges of:
- Management consultant: $50,000 – $68,000
- Recruitment consultant: $40,000 – $50,000
- Environmental consultant: $43,000 – $55,000
1 Graduate Careers Australia, Consultancy services, 2015
2 targetjobs.co.uk, How do I get a graduate job in management consulting?, 20153 Gradireland, Management consultant, 2015
4 Gradireland, Recruitment consultant, 2015
5 Gradireland, Environmental consultant, 2015
6 LiveSalary, Consulting & Strategy¸ 2015
