yamagigu | Consultant and Senior Consultant Opportunities

• Join a collaborative team that celebrates your achievements
• Work in a top-tier national First Nation firm with a close-knit, supportive culture
• Multiple opportunities nationally

yamagigu is currently looking for new and exciting talent to join Australia’s largest First Nations consulting business. We currently have vacancies across the following entry level roles:

• Associate – 2+ years of community or corporate / consulting experience
• Senior Associate – 4+ years of community or corporate / consulting experience

About the team

yamagigu is the largest First Nations consulting business in Australia. It combines market leading First Nations expertise with Deloitte’s global professional services to support the self-determination of First Nations communities.

A Wiradyuri word, “yamagigu” translates to “Our purpose is to go with you,” and encapsulates the spirit of partnership and shared journey.

We exist to enable meaningful change by providing valued professional services underpinned by our core principles of Truth, Respect and Self-Determination to help support wellbeing, prosperity and independence.

What makes us unique?

We see and experience the world differently - through a First Nations lens. We engage and understand through lived experience and provide solutions informed by First Nations knowledge and perspectives that have endured and adapted over tens of thousands of years. 

We work alongside businesses, Government, and communities to tackle complex commercial, environmental, and societal issues to design and deliver improved outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities. Yamagigu is the largest First Nations consulting business in Australia.

As a Supply Nation certified Indigenous business, yamagigu is majority owned, managed, and staffed by First Nations people with a passionate belief that First Nations peoples should have an opportunity to fulfill their aspirations.

Enough about us, let us talk about you.

We are looking for a wide range of people with many different skill sets. yamagigu is open to candidates from all walks of life. Consultants and Senior consultants, you will play a crucial role in supporting Australia's largest First Nations consulting business. You will assist in managing projects from start to finish, ensuring tasks are organized and deadlines are met. Your involvement will be essential in coordinating project activities and contributing to achieving project goals.

As an Associate or Senior Associate your impact will be seen by:

• Analytical strength with the ability to solve problems accurately and quickly
• Ability to discern fact from opinion and offer proof
• Communicates meaningfully in both formal and informal settings
• Communicates ideas and conclusions clearly and concisely in writing
• Actively listens and responds to input of others
• Ability to present ideas and information at Board level

What skills are needed? 

Analytical Thinking: Ability to deconstruct complex problems and perform robust data analysis is crucial. This skill enables consultants to identify patterns and insights, driving effective solutions.

Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with key industries such as Aboriginal Affairs. This knowledge informs strategic decisions and innovative approaches.

Communication Skills: Clear and concise written and verbal communication is vital. Candidates must present information effectively to clients and team members, ensuring clarity and engagement 

Project Support:  Experience in supporting projects from conception to completion, coupled with strong organisational skills, is essential. This involves coordinating tasks efficiently to meet deadlines and project goals

Client Relationship: Building and maintaining strong client relationships is key. Understanding client needs and delivering tailored solutions ensures sustained partnership and satisfaction.

Team Collaboration: Proven experience in team settings is necessary, as collaboration fosters innovation and enhances project outcomes.

Technical Ability: Competence with software tools like Excel and PowerPoint, alongside industry-specific software that supports efficient project execution and analysis 

Adaptability: Flexibility in adapting to diverse project requirements and client and community needs is highly valued. Willingness to travel and adjust approaches in a dynamic and responsive consultancy practice

Next Steps

Sound like the sort of role for you? Apply now, we would love to hear from you!