Graduate Consultant - Business

JOB REQUISITIONGraduate Consultant - Business

LOCATIONCANBERRA

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS

JOB DESCRIPTION

Join Protiviti and become a graduate consultant at our rapidly growing 85+ office firm, listed 9 consecutive times in Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For®. At Protiviti, we’re passionate about empowering leaders and businesses to confidently face the future. Our Graduate Program is a one-year opportunity designed to launch your consulting career. Our consulting solutions span critical business problems in technology, digital, business process, analytics, risk, compliance, transactions and internal audit.

We are committed to Environmental, Social and governance (ESG) principles and creating genuine and meaningful partnerships. Our graduate program includes opportunities to contribute to ESG-focused projects and work on initiatives that promote social and economic equality.

What our Graduate program offers you:

Our program is designed to help you thrive in your consulting career. You’ll benefit from structured training, mentorship, and exposure to a variety of industries, including financial services, government, healthcare, and technology. After completing the program, you will have the opportunity roll off into a permanent role within the business, where you can specialise in a solution and continue to grow your career. We offer ongoing educational support and career development opportunities. At Protiviti, our people are our foundation. That’s why we invest in their growth and development at every stage of their journey.

A starting salary of $78,000 (inclusive of superannuation and ICP) plus additional perks

Cultural recognition days and 4 weeks of annual leave, with the option to purchase additional leave

Health and wellbeing benefits, including health insurance discounts, flu vaccinations, and skin cancer checks

Financial support for professional memberships and study leave

Opportunities to participate in global secondments and cross-team initiatives

Access to a range of training and development programs, including off-site workshops and virtual learning

A clear pathway to transition into a permanent role after completing the program

18 weeks of paid parental leave

Upon completing the program, you will specialize in the following solution:

Internal Audit & Financial Advisory (IAFA) – an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organisation's operations. It evaluates the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes to help the organisation achieve its objectives.

What you’ll do:

As a Business Graduate Consultant, you’ll work closely with clients to understand their challenges, identify improvement opportunities, and deliver impactful solutions.

Planning and scoping project objectives

Conducting research and fieldwork to diagnose business issues

Documenting insights and forming recommendations

Preparing deliverables for clients

What we are looking for:

We are seeking graduates who are eager to learn, grow and make an impact.

To be eligible, you’ll need:

This role is only open to Australian citizens and you must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Federal Government Security Clearance (baseline, NV1)

A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, IT, or a related discipline

To have completed your degree within the last two years

Availability to start full-time work in early 2026

Desirable qualities:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

A proactive mindset and a passion for solving complex challenges

Prior work experience or internships in professional services or a related field

How to apply

Step 1: Click ‘APPLY’ and select your preferred location. Submit your CV, cover letter, and proof of citizenship or residency.

Step 2: If shortlisted, you’ll be invited for an informal coffee chat with a Protiviti team member.

Step 3: Successful candidates will participate in an in-person assessment centre, where you’ll engage in individual and group activities.

Step 4: Following the assessment centre, our recruitment team will notify you of the outcome.

To learn more about our programs or recruitment process, please visit We encourage all interested individuals to apply as we continue to foster a culturally safe and inclusive environment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer along with Integrity, Innovation, Inclusion and Commitment to Success as Protiviti’s core values. Our vision is to be the most trusted global consulting firm. Our mission is: We care. We collaborate. We deliver.

Protiviti is not licensed or registered as a public accounting firm and does not issue opinions on financial statements or offer attestation services.

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