Intern - First Nations Internship & Scholarship Program

Mckinsey & Company; Canberra; On-site; AUD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarship

Paid internship

Mentorship program

Job summary

McKinsey & Company is offering a paid First Nations Scholarship and Internship across Australian offices, including Canberra. The program supports personal and professional growth through coaching, mentorship, and a structured internship journey with potential for a full-time role and a $20,000 scholarship.

You will join a client project team, contribute to problem-solving, and gain exposure to senior leaders while developing skills across consulting workstreams in a supportive, diverse

Qualifications

• Identify as First Nations.
• Currently studying an undergraduate or post graduate degree in any discipline from a recognised Australian institution.
• Strong problem solver who enjoys being challenged.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in a client team and play an active role in all aspects of the client engagement.
• Gather and analyse information and develop and communicate recommendations.
• Own a distinct piece of the project, e.g., interviewing clients, building financial models, creating and delivering presentations.

Skills

First Nations

Problem solving

Team player

Communication

Any discipline

Education

Australian degree (undergrad/postgrad)

Job description

Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible? Are you a creative problem-solver who is energized by challenges? You’ve come to the right place.

YOUR IMPACT

You will work in a client team and play an active role in all aspects of the client engagement.

In this role, your responsibilities will include gathering and analysing information and developing and communicating recommendations. Over an 8 week internship period (which can be split into 2 x 4 week blocks), you will gain new skills and build on the strengths you bring to the firm and will receive on-going coaching and mentoring from colleagues on your team.

You will work with your McKinsey colleagues and with the client team, owning a distinct piece of the project. Some examples of the specific work may include interviewing clients, leading client teams, building financial models, creating and delivering presentations, and working with McKinsey subject experts to develop perspectives and insights for the client.

Coaching and mentorship will be an integral part of your development at McKinsey. You will receive ongoing support, peers will give you feedback and will help you grow and plan the next several years of your career and you will be supported at every stage of the application and interview process. You will also have the chance to connect with past internship and scholarship winners.

The support you’ll receive:

• Coaching and mentorship will be an integral part of your development at McKinsey
• Peers will give you feedback and Partners will help you grow and plan the next several years of your career
• You will be supported at every stage of the application and interview process. We will assign an interview buddy and you will be invited to our interview case coaching workshop
• You will have the chance to connect with past internship and scholarship winners

You will join in our Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Canberra or Sydney office as part of the First Nations Scholarship and Internship program. You will be part of a client project team, collaborating with colleagues and clients to solve their toughest business problems. The First Nations Scholarship and Internship is an opportunity designed to recognise talent and diversity within the Australian and New Zealand offices.

We believe in developing First Nations leaders who are passionate about creating impact. To support your personal and professional growth we are offering a number of paid consulting internship opportunities in one of our Australian or New Zealand offices, as well as a pathway for a full time role and the opportunity to receive a $20,000 scholarship.

When you join McKinsey as an intern, you are joining a firm that will challenge you and invest heavily in your professional development. You will have the opportunity to work on teams and help the best organisations in the world - across the private, public and social sectors - solve some of their most difficult problems.

YOUR GROWTH

Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.

In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues—at all levels—will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won’t find anywhere else.

When you join us, you will have:

• Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
• A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
• Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• World-class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well‑being for you and your family.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Identify as First Nations
• Currently studying an undergraduate or post graduate degree in any discipline from a recognised Australian institution
• Strong problem solver who enjoys being challenged
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Good written and oral communication skills