Management Consulting Internship - Graduates

Internship with an award-winning global firmHelp tackle real client challenges with senior leadersJoin a close-knit team of sharp, curious and fun consultantsQ5 is looking for graduates to join our team in Sydney for an 8-week period. To be eligible for this role you must be recently graduated from university and hold a right to work in Australia if not an Australian citizen. This position is currently not open for candidates on Subclass 417 Working Holiday visas.

Kick-start Your Career With Hands-on ExperienceAt Q5, we exist to help organisations be the best they can be and we think the same should be true for our people. As an intern, you'll kick-start your career by working closely with a tight-knit, collaborative team that genuinely supports one another and shares a passion for building healthy organisations and thriving workplaces. Q5 is seeking dedicated individuals for our Management Consulting Internship program. This is an excellent opportunity for ambitious students to gain practical experience in the field of consulting within our team.

If you're a natural problem-solver with a curious mind, a collaborative approach, and the drive to make an impact, we'd love to meet you. Who are Q5?Q5 is an international award-winning consulting firm that helps businesses perform to their highest potential. Q5 are trusted advisors to the world's most high performing organisations. They help to nurture good "organisational health" so that high performing organisations can remain at the top of their game, and those who are struggling can take action and improve.

Organisational health is complex - so each Q5 intervention is unique, so whether an organisation has a strategic conundrum, market opportunity or operational gripe, we work with them to make things better. This includes helping organisations clarify their purpose or strategic direction, designing new ‘fit-for-purpose' organisational structures or processes, or cultivating a healthy culture of high performance. Our internship programme provides a unique insight into consultancyAs a Management Consulting Intern, you will be involved in all aspects of consultancy, including practice management, business development, and project delivery.

The internship is designed to provide hands-on experience and insight into how consultancy operates while developing your skills in business analysis and presentation. Q5 is a global firm, with a small and growing Australian presence. This means you'll not only gain immediate exposure to client projects but also get directly involved in helping to run the business, and be able to scratch your entrepreneurial itch. How Your Day Might Look 09: 00: Full-team meeting to discuss Business Development pipeline and share opportunities 11: 00: Researching how AI agents are being used in Finance functions to support delivery of an organisational transformation project. 13: 00:

Helping prepare for a client meeting to playback future business model options 15: 00: Supporting delivery of a client workshop by setting up the room and capturing key insights 16: 30: Meeting with your mentor to discuss how the day has gone, ask any questions and reflect on what you've learnt. What You'll Need To Be SuccessfulWe're looking for people that are: Enthusiastic about solving complex business challengesEffective communicators with strong interpersonal skillsCreative thinkers who aren't constrained by frameworks. Capable of adapting and thriving under pressureStrong analytical thinkers with a knack for building relationshipsOur offer to youPersonal mentorship:

You'll be paired with a dedicated mentor who will provide the time, support, and tools to help you thrive throughout your internship. Real exposure from day one: You won't be stuck on the sidelines - you'll work directly with senior leaders and contribute to real client projects from the start. A sociable, close-knit team: We're a genuinely friendly and collaborative bunch. With regular social events and a supportive culture, you'll quickly feel part of the team. Competitive pay: This is a full-time, paid internship - with compensation that reflects the value you bring to our clients.