Job Description
ADAPTOVATEis a management consulting firm helping organisations stay ahead of change by building the capability to adapt, innovate and lead in dynamic markets.
We work with clients around the world on complex business challenges and transformation, increasingly using AI and emerging technologies to create practical business value.
We are looking forhigh-potential graduates and early-career professionalsto join our Sydney team.
We are looking for a different type of consultant, someone who enjoys understanding a business problem,building and testing solutions, and working directly with clients to turn those solutions into real change.
You may be graduating from university, have recently graduated, or have up to 3 years of relevant experience.
What will you be doing?
Work directly with clients to understand complex business problems and identify where AI can create value
Analyse data, processes, customer journeys and ways of working to understand the problem
Design, build and test AI-enabled solutions, prototypes, workflows and automations
Use AI, data and emerging technologies to solve practical business problems
Test solutions with clients and users, gather feedback and improve them quickly
Help move successful solutions from prototype through implementation and adoption
Work closely with business and technical teams to make solutions practical and scalable
Translate technical ideas into clear business language
Measure whether solutions are delivering real business value
Help clients drive broader business transformation by leveraging AI solutions
Build yourAI, commercial, problem-solving and client skillsthrough hands-on project experience
What is ADAPTOVATE looking for?
We are looking for people with abuilder mindset, strong problem-solving ability and good business skills.
We prefer candidates with a degree in one of the following areas:
Computer Science
Engineering
Science or another quantitative discipline
Business or a related discipline with demonstrated technology / AI experience




Candidates from other academic backgrounds will also be considered if they can demonstrate strong capability in using technology or AI to solve business problems.
We are particularly interested in candidates who can show ussomething they have built,through university, work, internships, hackathons or personal projects.
More importantly, you should be able to explainwhat problem you were solving, why you built it and what impact it created.
ForGraduate Consultantcandidates, prior consulting experience is not required.
We are looking for:
Strong problem-solving and structured thinking
A builder mindset and willingness to experiment
Interest and experience with AI and emerging technology
Strong learning ability
Positive communication and business skills
The ability to connect technology with a real business problem
Evidence that you enjoy creating and solving problems, not just analysing them
ForAssociate Consultantcandidates, we would typically expect around2–3 years of relevant qualified experience, ideally in:
AI, data, software or product-related roles with strong business or client exposure
Technology or digital consulting
Building or implementing AI-enabled solutions
Business or technology transformation with hands-on technology exposure
Management consulting with strong exposure to AI, technology or solution delivery
You should also demonstrate:
Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills to understand complex business problems
A builder mindset with a willingness to develop, test and improve practical solutions
The ability to connect AI and technology to real business needs and outcomes
Strong communication and client-facing skills
The ability to work across both business and technical stakeholders




The ability to translate technical ideas into clear business language
Ownership and a willingness to take solutions from idea through implementation and adoption
Curiosity about how businesses work and how technology can drive broader transformation
Comfort working in fast-moving and ambiguous environments
Willingness to work from our Melb office and travel to client sites when required
We are not looking for a pure technologist or a traditional consultant who simply uses AI tools.
We are looking for someone who canunderstand the business problem, build with the client and use AI solutions to drive real transformation.
$100,000 - $120,000 a year
What does ADAPTOVATE offer?
Full-time permanent employment
Annual performance bonus
A significant EVP budget that you can use to support your personal wellbeing, invest in growth and training opportunities, or visit our offices around the world
A dynamic, qualified, global, and diverse work environment
A clearly outlined career path tailored to individual aspirations, with a dedicated internal Career Development Advisor to support your development
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Program
Opportunities to work with colleagues and clients across our global offices, including Australia, Singapore, the US, Canada, the UK, and Europe
Join ADAPTOVATE and help clientsbuild practical AI solutions and turn them into real business transformation.
Apply now to join our Sydney consulting team.
ADAPTOVATE is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information.
These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment.
Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.
If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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