Business Analyst (Feb 2027)

About Kearney

Kearney is a leading global management consulting firm with more than 5,00 people working in more than 40 countries. We work with more than three-quarters of the Fortune Global 500, as well as with the most influential governmental and non-profit organizations.

Kearney is a partner-owned firm with a distinctive, collegial culture that transcends organizational and geographic boundaries—and it shows. Regardless of location or rank, our consultants are down to earth, approachable, and have a shared passion for doing innovative client work that provides clear benefits to the organizations we work with in both the short and long term.

What You Can Expect

As a Business Analyst, you will have access to the firm’s best talent, tools, and support to help you quickly reach your full potential. You will work alongside high-performing teams to solve our clients’ most important challenges, making an impact from day one in a professional and inclusive environment with a culture that actively fosters the following:

Personal development.At Kearney, we encourage you to be yourself and contribute creatively while continuing to pursue your interests. Our consultants’ diverse backgrounds shape the way we work and have defined our culture for 100 years. Together, we deliver high-impact projects that drive meaningful, long-term results for our clients.
Entrepreneurial and AI-enabled approach.The Business Analyst role is a strong foundation for a career in management consulting in an increasingly AI-enabled world. You will work directly with clients, conducting interviews, building models, performing analyses, and completing research - often supported by AI-powered and data-driven tools. You will learn to combine structured problem-solving, commercial judgement, and emerging technologies to deliver actionable insights across industries and geographies.
Supportive environment.Training is central to your development at Kearney. You will participate in structured programs covering core consulting skills, methodologies, and tools, many led by experienced consultants from across the firm. Our tailored approach to performance management means your role and responsibilities will grow as quickly as your performance does. You will benefit from our global scale, close-knit teams, and, for eligible high performers, access to tuition support through the Kearney Scholars’ Program.

Who you are

Consulting is a demanding and rewarding career that requires curiosity, resilience, and a genuine commitment to continuous growth. At Kearney, we look for individuals who are motivated not only by solving complex problems, but by working closely with clients, learning through challenge, and developing over time in a fast-paced, feedback-rich environment.

We want to hear from you if you are:

• Genuinely motivated to build a career in management consulting and excited by the long-term learning, responsibility, and progression the profession offers
• Energised by client-facing work and comfortable building relationships and engaging in discussions
• Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to perform at a high level in dynamic environments that may involve intensity, changing priorities, and travel
• Curious and analytically inclined, with a strong desire to understand problems deeply rather than accept surface-level answers
• Comfortable with ambiguity and open-ended problem solving, using structure, judgment, and data to move work forward
• Open to regular feedback and motivated by continuous development, coaching, and learning on the job
• A collaborative team player who values diverse perspectives and contributes positively to team culture
• In the final year of an undergraduate or master’s degree, or a recent graduate (1-3 years of experience)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; interest or exposure to analytics, digital tools, or AI.
• Experienced in a corporate or professional environment
• Fluent in English

As a Business Analyst, you are a generalist consultant who will work across all industries and functions. This is the typical path for those looking to begin their careers as consultants.

Applicants must be either a Permanent Resident or a Citizen of Australia or a New Zealand Citizen.

What we can offer you:

Every day, our people work to be the difference for our clients, our communities, and our colleagues. Helping them make an impact, they are sustained by a competitive remuneration package plus comprehensive benefits and perks, including but not limited to:

Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and their immediate family.

Structured and on-the-job learning and development opportunities

Personalised opportunities, including talent mobility, flexible work programs, and externships to help you chart a unique career journey to pursue your own personal and professional goals

APPLY NOW

Submit your Resume (1-2 pages), Cover Letter (1 page) and Academic transcripts(unofficial copies are acceptable). Please only submit PDF files.

Include your work experience, academic achievements, and skills in your resume and cover letter as well as highlight extracurricular activities, social involvement, and professional associations that showcase your well-rounded profile.

Please specify in your application which office (Sydney or Melbourne) you wish to apply for.

Applications will close at 11:59 PM on Sunday, 1 March 2026 [AEDT].

No late or partial applications will be accepted, so ensure you submit all relevant documents and finalise your application by the deadline.

Interview Process

This recruitment round is for our 2027 intake. Anticipated start date for successful candidates will be early to mid 2027.

Note that Kearney may invite you to first round of interviews prior to the job ad end date. If you are invited to first-round interviews, you will receive a notice from a Kearney recruiter to schedule your interview.

All other First-round interviews will commence in the week of 9 March 2026 in either our Sydney or Melbourne offices. Virtual arrangements available for those outside of these locations.

Following the First round, selected candidates will be asked back for a Second round of interviews which are expected to take place in the week following.

Successful candidates will be invited to an offeree event with more details to be announced.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-discrimination

Kearney prides itself on providing a culture where our employees belong and thrive equally, which means our people feel comfort, confidence, and joy as they do great things for our firm, our colleagues, and our clients. That’s why Kearney is committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive environment. Kearney is an equal opportunity employer; we recruit, hire, train, promote, develop, and provide other conditions of employment without regard to a person’s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other differences consistent with applicable laws. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices. We encourage everyone to apply, including those who may not feel historically represented in consulting.