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AUS – Associate Consultant

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  • Australia – Melbourne
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Accelerate Program for Graduates

As part of the global leader Bain & Company, Proxima is an award-winning management consultancy specialising in procurement and supply chain. With vibrant offices in Melbourne, Sydney, London, Leeds, Cardiff, Düsseldorf, Chicago, Singapore, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, we offer a dynamic hybrid working model that blends time on client sites and in your local office.

We are looking for graduates who want to accelerate their career in Procurement & Supply Chain Consulting. This opportunity is designed specifically for recent Australian university graduates based in Melbourne who are ready to launch their careers.

Based in our Australian headquarters, Melbourne, Proxima, part of the global consulting firm Bain & Company, is an established management consulting firm specialising in Procurement & Supply Chain. With more than 25 years of delivery experience globally, we help leading organisations solve complex business challenges by reducing spend, increasing cost savings, and optimising procurement strategy.

From day one, we’ll invest in your development through hands-on training, mentoring, and real client exposure. You’ll accelerate your consulting career by building core skills in procurement, stakeholder management, problem-solving, data analysis, and professional consulting delivery.

Your Experience

  • Recent Australian university graduate (Bachelor’s or Master’s degree)

  • No prior corporate work experience required

  • Strong interest in procurement, supply chain, consulting, or business transformation

  • Strong analytical capability, including proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills

  • Eager to learn, develop quickly, and take ownership of your career

  • Willingness to work with clients and travel domestically and internationally when required

Applications close Wednesday 30th September 2026.

Why Proxima?

Our culture at Proxima is unique and is what makes us stand out. We are a collaborative and inclusive company, where we welcome and support each other’s professional growth. You’ll join a Proxima family that’s fun, friendly, and full of open doors. We combine a fast-paced professional environment with a flat structure. Plus, we’re committed to being a responsible business with a focus on corporate social responsibility and wellbeing. Our people are the driving strength of our success and rapid growth. We offer a competitive salary, flexible working, and offer support towards personal learning and development course(s) or training.

WHY JOIN PROXIMA?

A bold, collaborative culture

Our culture is one of our greatest strengths. We are inclusive, supportive, and ambitious, with a flat structure that encourages collaboration and early responsibility. You will join a friendly, open, and high-performing team.

A RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS

We are committed to being a responsible business, with a strong focus on wellbeing, sustainability, and social responsibility. Our people are at the heart of our success, and we invest in their growth and development.

Growth, learning & opportunity

You will benefit from continuous training and development, clear career progression, and exposure to a wide range of clients and industries. As a fast-expanding global company, Proxima offers meaningful opportunities to shape both your career and the future of the firm.

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