Your career, with a difference
At KordaMentha, your future starts here. From day one, you'll work on real engagements that build your skills, confidence, and impact. We're looking for ambitious, well-rounded graduates and final-year students ready to tackle real-world business challenges and shape outcomes that count.
We approach challenges differently, asking questions like
"What if?"
and
"Why not?"
to uncover solutions. Our work focuses on helping businesses
grow, protect, and recover value
- meaning we support our clients through opportunities and challenges to strengthen their success. With our entrepreneurial mindset, no two days are the same, giving you exposure to diverse projects and real world problem solving.
Our graduate program is designed to put you in control of your career. Skip the traditional rotations and dive straight into one of our specialist areas. You'll gain hands-on experience working on high-profile and diverse engagements, with expert mentoring, tailored support, study assistance, and training to help you excel. Structured learning through KordaMentha Business School and our Accelerate program will fast-track your growth and build your professional network.
At KordaMentha, we foster a culture of respect, inclusion, and integrity. You'll be part of a supportive team that values diversity and encourages you to bring your unique perspective. We celebrate individuality and empower you to contribute, learn, and thrive. Through regular social events, cohort-based learning, and community initiatives, you'll build strong connections and make a meaningful impact beyond the workplace.
We believe in growing leaders who shape the future and actively invest in our team's growth in tangible ways. This is your opportunity to start strong, learn fast, and make a real difference.
Your career with a difference begins now.
Job Description
Our Public Sector Advisory team works at the intersection of the public and private sector to find points of connection and insight that help clients make tough calls, turn around challenging initiatives, and deliver tangible outcomes. We set strategy, solve complex public policy challenges, and support public servants to partner with the private sector. We do this across financial and commercial advisory settings, and in major procurement and supply chain reforms. Our team work across all elements of the sector, including transport, health, energy, education, defence and justice, and the environment.
We are seeking motivated graduates who are ready to launch into a career different to the formulaic career path of a traditional consulting firm. Here, you'll be motivated by real impact. You will experience hands-on apprenticeship with Partners who pride themselves in being deeply involved in the work. You'll contribute to the growth of the business and get exposure to senior leaders in Government.
But it's not all about work. You'll be given a buddy to help you navigate office life as you settle in. You'll choose a mentor who will help guide your career. We host regular events and activities, bringing together our close-knit team in a friendly and relaxed environment so you can get to know the people behind the professionals. You'll also become a member of Accelerate, our young professionals networking group.
Qualifications
The ideal candidates for these unique opportunities will bring:
* Excellent results in a tertiary degree of your choice (Law, Commerce/Business/Economics/Accounting, PPE, Engineering, Actuarial/Mathematics or Sustainability)
* Ability to solve unstructured or ambiguous problems through application of logical and systematic problem-solving techniques
* Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative analysis
* Clear communication skills, including the ability to synthesise complex information in both oral and written formats
* An interest in public policy and government
* Business acumen and systems-thinking
* Comfort working independently and taking ownership of end-to-end problems including taking initiative to solve problems holistically
* Excellent relationship building skills and ability to collaborate effectively with diverse client and internal stakeholders
* You must be an Australian citizen
Additional Information
Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 29 March 2026.
At KordaMentha, we believe there is strength in difference. Our entrepreneurial spirit expands the possibilities for action. We approach situations, challenges, and opportunities with optimism, curiosity, and diversity of thought. We seek novel solutions to problems and encourage unconventional and innovative approaches.
Our team's diverse skillsets, backgrounds and experiences fuel KordaMentha's
different mindset
. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, recognising that talent and potential extend beyond traditional qualifications. Our selection process values diverse perspectives and considers each applicant's unique strengths and capabilities.