Graduate Recruitment in Australia and
New Zealand

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Graduate applications are now open

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We are looking for driven, curious students who are excited by a challenge and want to have a positive impact on their communities, whether local, national, or global. As a graduate at BCG, you will be tackling the toughest challenges, benefiting from accelerated learning that serves you for a lifetime, and working with a caring, diverse and inclusive community of exceptional people.

This page details more information about our recruitment processes, application criteria and recruiting events - we encourage you to read through prior to applying.

Applications close at 12:00pm AEDT on Wednesday 4 March 2026.
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About the program

If you're in your final year (or already completed your studies within the last 3 years), and ready to launch your careers with us, this program is for you!

We look for graduates with academic backgrounds across numerous disciplines, from business to humanities to science and more.


Hands-on learning, support from your team, and innovative training programs from day one will allow for a smooth transition from the classroom to the real world of business.


Teams are small and the learning curve is steep while being supported in a deeply collaborative environment. The experience is unparalleled. We work both hard and smart as we partner closely with clients on solutions together.

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BCG Australia and New Zealand Application Process

Graduates join BCG as Associates in our Consulting team. You will be asked to select up to two offices of your choice in order of preference. To be considered for BCG within Australia or New Zealand, you must select either Auckland, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth, or Sydney as your first office preference. 

Our selection process has several stages to help us learn about you, and for you to learn more about BCG and a career in consulting:
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Step 1

Submit your cover letter, CV and grade transcripts (as one document) via an online application. After submitting your application, eligible candidates will receive an invitation to complete our online case assessment.

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Step 2

Our team will review your application and case assessment before shortlisting successful candidates to complete our online numerical assessment.

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Step 3

Once completed, our team will shortlist successful candidates for first-round case interviews. Case study interviews are different from behavioural-based interviews and to help you prepare for them, you’ll be invited to attend one of our Case Study Workshops either in person or virtually.

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Step 4

After the first round of interviews, we’ll let you know straight away whether you’ve been selected to come back for our final interviews. These will be held the week after the first round of interviews.

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What we look for
We see a degree as just the beginning and seek recent graduates from across a range of disciplines. Diverse perspectives, distinct points of view, and shared ambition are essential to life at BCG.

Your online application should include your CV, cover letter, and academic transcripts uploaded as one document. Upload this where you are asked to upload your CV. We cannot consider applications without all three documents. 

We want to get to know you, so please make sure you have information in your cover letter and CV about things you're passionate about and why BCG is a great career fit for you. As a guide, we'd like to see details about:

  • Any work experience that you have had. We are seeking motivated individuals who can showcase a strong career trajectory and a high level of impact in the roles they have held – including retail, hospitality, or internships.
  • Your extra-curricular activities, whether on campus or outside of university life. Have you played sports extensively, or are you involved in a hobby that takes up a lot of your time? We look for individuals who demonstrate impact and legacy, significant contribution, and high levels of commitment, initiative, and responsibility.
  • Your academic credentials. For Associate applications, you should be in your final year of undergraduate or postgraduate studies or have already graduated from a degree with no more than 1-3 years of work experience. For our Scholarship Program, you must be in the penultimate year of your undergraduate studies (or Master's degrees, excluding MBA). Please include details of prizes or scholarships you've attained.
  • Work eligibility:  We can only consider candidates who currently hold Australian or New Zealand citizenship or are an Australian permanent resident.

Want to learn more about BCG? Register for one of our recruiting events.

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BCG Information Session (in-person & virtual)

This event is the perfect session to join if you're interested in learning more or contemplating a career at BCG. Come along to learn more about the program, the application process and get your questions answered by BCG Consultants.

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The Consultant's Mindset

Curious to see why BCG is consistently voted as one of the best companies to work for? This exclusive virtual series offers a rare opportunity to step into the mind of a consultant and experience the profession through their lens. Hear directly from BCG consultants as they share unique insights, perspectives, and the realities of life in consulting. 

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Beyond the Resume with BCG

Come along to one of our virtual sessions for the chance to engage directly with BCG recruiters. Learn more about the application process and have your questions answered about the recruitment journey.

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Resume and Cover Letter workshop

This workshop will share ways that you can level up your resumé and cover letter to make a compelling first impression, alongside our talent acquisition team sharing their perspectives on how you can craft a stand-out application.

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