Strategy Consulting - Consultant

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for solving complex problems and delivering meaningful outcomes? Whether you're early in your consulting journey or bringing a few years of experience, SPP offers exciting opportunities to grow your career in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

We’re currently hiring for strategy consulting roles in our

Melbourne office , where you’ll join a team delivering strategy and transformation work across a diverse range of sectors in Australia.

SPP is a high-impact strategy firm dedicated to enabling transformative, sustainable results.

At SPP, you’ll work on varied and complex challenges across sectors, including education, research, government, consumer, financial services, and not-for‑profits, driving impactful solutions for our clients and broader society.

About the role As a member of our consulting team, you’ll be entrusted with real responsibility from day one. You’ll work closely with clients and colleagues to tackle strategic challenges, develop actionable insights, and deliver high‑quality outcomes. Depending on your experience, you may lead engagements, support junior team members, or focus on developing your consulting toolkit.

Typical responsibilities include:

Conducting research and gathering data to inform strategic decisions

Building financial and analytical models to uncover insights

Synthesising quantitative and qualitative data into clear recommendations

Developing reports and presentations that communicate complex ideas simply

Facilitating client workshops and stakeholder engagement sessions

Contributing to proposals, tenders, and thought leadership

Managing project delivery and supporting team development (for more experienced candidates)

We’re hiring across levels, and we’re interested in candidates who bring:

2+ years of experience

in consulting, professional services, or corporate strategy roles

Exposure to

hypothesis‑driven problem solving

and structured, top‑down thinking methodologies, with a strong learning mindset

Strong

analytical and communication skills , with comfort working with data and presenting clear, well‑reasoned insights

A

Bachelor’s and/or higher degree

in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Commerce, Engineering, Arts, Law, Science), with

strong academic achievement

(e.g. distinction average or equivalent)

Proficiency in

MS Office tools

(PowerPoint, Excel, Word; PowerBI desirable)

A

pragmatic, outcome‑driven mindset

and a collaborative approach to teamwork

For more experienced candidates, we value:

Experience leading projects and managing client relationships

Confidence presenting to senior stakeholders (Exec, GM, C‑Level)

A track record of mentoring and supporting junior team members

Why Work With SPP?

Diverse Sectors:

Deliver major outcomes across education, research, government, consumer, financial services, and not‑for‑profit sectors.

Collaborative Projects:

Work with senior leaders to tackle varied and complex challenges across a wide array of industries.

Structured development and mentorship:

Work closely with senior team members, with hands‑on coaching, regular feedback, and exposure to complex client problems. We invest in structured training and mentoring to support rapid skill development and progression.

Inclusive Culture:

Join a supportive and talented team that values innovation, connection, and shared success. We believe diverse perspectives drive better outcomes and are committed to an environment where all team members can thrive. As a SPP team member, you will have the opportunity to work closely with Partners and Senior team members on a daily basis and be encouraged to make a direct and meaningful contribution to projects from day one.

Real ownership and visible impact:

At SPP, your work directly shapes client thinking and decisions. You’ll see how your analysis and recommendations land with senior leaders and contribute to outcomes, rather than being buried in large delivery teams.

End‑to‑end consulting exposure:

Gain exposure to the full consulting lifecycle from problem definition and analysis through to executive engagement, decision‑making, and implementation, building commercial judgement alongside technical skills.

Excellence of output:

We hold a high bar for the quality of our work. This means rigorous analysis, structured problem‑solving, and clear, executive‑ready outputs grounded in evidence and sound judgment. We combine intellectual depth with practical insight and empathy for the client context, and we are looking for people who take genuine pride in producing work of this standard.

Working environment:

We focus on delivering outcomes for clients while collaborating, developing, and connecting as a team. The role is predominantly office‑based (at SPP offices or client sites), with bursts of time at home for focused work. Flexible working arrangements are also available based on individual circumstances.

Salary and Benefits:

Competitive, market‑aligned remuneration and benefits that support your professional growth and wellbeing.

Our Commitment to Inclusion We embrace diversity, equity, inclusion in all aspects of our work. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Apply for this job Apply today via the application form with your

resume ,

cover letter

and recent

academic results

attached.

Please note: Applicants must have unrestricted or long‑term working rights in Australia.

We endeavour to review all applications and notify applicants of the outcome. Thank you for your patience.

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