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Management Consultant

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A Management Consultant analyses processes to boost efficiency and profitability, working across industries and managing multiple clients.

  • This role has a low level of AI exposure. Core skills such as adaptability, social intelligence, and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
      • VIC
      • NT
  • 10,000 people employed in Australia
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

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In Australia, a full time Management Consultant generally earns $2,115 per week ($109,980 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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This industry is likely to see a strong increase in employment numbers in coming years. There are currently 55,500 people working in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Management Consultant. Management Consultants may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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If a career as a Management Consultant interests you, consider enrolling in a Bachelor of Commerce. This course addresses topics including economic principles, business analytics, commercial law and professional practice. You’ll be able to specialise in an area of interest such as accounting, economics, innovation, marketing, business law, human resources or banking. A Bachelor of Business or a Master of Business Administration may also be suitable.

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A Management Consultant helps businesses to become more efficient and improve profitability. You might analyse current business processes and look at ways to increase productivity. Management Consultants might address particular problems or look at overall efficiency. You might work for an external consultant to businesses in a range of industries.

Management Consultants require good leadership skills and strong interpersonal abilities. You’ll need to be a good communicator and be able to liaise with people from a range of backgrounds. Management Consultants must be organised and able to manage their time well. It’s important you can multitask and work with multiple clients at one time.