2027 Graduate Program
Applications for our 2027 graduate program are now closed.
For opportunities in other parts of EY-Parthenon including M&A and Transaction Diligence, see the EY-P website here
We encourage candidates from all academic backgrounds to apply – a background in business is not required. Our strategy consultants come from a diverse range of academic backgrounds including science, engineering, arts, law, medicine, economics and commerce. Our consultants all share a passion for problem solving, curiosity, enthusiasm, and a track record of achievement and creating impact.
To apply, you should be in the final year of your studies (or have graduated within the last 2 years) and be able to work without restrictions in Australia. It will take you around 5 minutes to complete our application form where you share your CV, academic transcript and cover letter.
Your application will be then reviewed by our Graduate Recruitment Team, and you will be notified of the outcome by phone or email in mid-March. Successful candidates will be invited to participate in interviews, with first round interviews to be held in mid-March and second round interviews to be held in late March.
More details, tips and practice case studies to assist you with your application can be found here.
If you would like to connect with our recruitment team, please email EY-Parthenon Strategy Careers.
EY-PS is committed to removing systemic barriers to inclusion and improving the employment prospects of people with disability. For this reason, we encourage you to share with us via email at EY-Parthenon Strategy Careers any adjustments you may require or information that may help us to ensure you are able to equitably participate in the recruitment process.
Who are we?
EY Port Jackson Partners, Australia’s premier boutique strategy consulting firm, is now EY-Parthenon Strategy (EY-PS). Under our new name, we continue our same distinctive approach to strategy consulting, but now with the global reach of the EY-Parthenon brand.
We are not just another management consulting firm. For over 35 years we have remained committed to what we believe is a distinctive approach to consulting. We are sharply focused on strategic problems. We deploy small teams (typically half the size – or less – of our peers) led by eminent Partners who are deeply involved in the day-to-day work. By design, we are not built for large scale implementation work – we partner with other teams in EY where our clients need that support.
Smaller teams do not mean smaller problems or clients. We advise the CEOs, Boards and senior leaders of Australia’s largest companies, including several of the ASX20. We advise the secretaries and deputy secretaries of state and federal government departments about the country’s most pressing public issues. And we advise major Australian and international PE funds on deals worth billions of dollars each year.
What we can offer you
We can provide you with an incomparable career opportunity. We offer the connection and flexibility of a boutique practice, without compromising the quality of your top-tier strategy consulting experience. We like to say we have a small-firm feel with global reach.
Our projects are as diverse as our people. You will not be pigeon-holed into specialising in a particular industry or type of problem but will have broad exposure to a range of clients, problems and problem-solving approaches. Over the course of your first year, you may expect to complete 5-10 projects tackling diverse topics such as the energy transition, healthcare, critical resources, and financial services. Your work could span corporate strategy, public policy, private equity deals, and the architecture of strategic transformations. Our projects typically last 4-8 weeks, unlike the multi-month or multi-year projects of many other strategy firms, giving you a broader range of experiences to start your career.
Our small team “apprenticeship” model means that, from day one, you will learn directly from our Partners and engage with senior leaders in industry. You will quickly become a part of our close-knit culture that values humility, connection and balance.
As your career progresses, you will have access to a range of professional and personal development opportunities. Our approach is highly individual – we work with you on how we can best support your development. This can include bespoke training opportunities, higher education support and global mobility opportunities within EY-Parthenon’s international network. We also run a regular training program for staff at all levels, complemented by mentoring and on-the-job coaching from those who have been through it before you. All employees have their own Development Leader and access to a Development Coach throughout their career with us. We also regularly run informal lunch and learn sessions, host interesting guest speakers and much more.
What we look for
As advisors of choice to Australia’s leading executives, Boards and government leaders we are very selective of our graduates. Our graduates have a track record of outstanding academic performance (typically distinction average or higher) coupled with demonstrable impact outside of academia. They demonstrate strong leadership, critical thinking, communication and teamwork skills.
As a firm we are committed to on-going learning and development for all our people. Our graduates receive a thorough induction program that covers getting to know the firm, technical skills development and soft skills workshops, mentoring and on-the-job coaching from those who have been through it before you. All employees have their own Development Leader and access to a Development Coach throughout their career with us. We also regularly run informal lunch and learn sessions, host interesting guest speakers and much more.
Connect with Women @ EY-PS
We are committed to achieving gender balance across all levels at EY-PS. We continue to focus on developing and supporting our female talent at all stages of their careers.
Here’s what some of the Women@EY-PS have to say;