Job Type: Fixed Term Category: PR/Communication Location: Melbourne-VIC Date Advertised: 06-AUG-24 Job Reference: CLM/1802528A Job Title: Clemenger Consulting Graduate Program - Applications open Wednesday 7th August at 9am Business Unit: Clemenger Group Division: Summary: Clemenger Group is Australasia's leading communications and advertising network comprising several individual companies across multiple disciplines in Australia and New Zealand. The Group operates across the marketing services spectrum with specialist companies offering clients best-of-category expertise in various disciplines. The company's purpose is to provide the most compelling creative and commercial content, no matter what the channel. In 2025 we're excited to continue the Clemenger Consulting Graduate Program, which will offer exceptional graduates of any discipline, first-hand consulting experience on rotation with Clemenger Group companies in communications, public affairs, market research and strategic design and technology. Clemenger Group's network of consulting companies includes Porter Novelli, GRACosway, Quantum Market Research and LEVO, all long-established and highly regarded in their respective fields. Each company is made up of collegiate, strong collaborators who prize curiosity, smart thinking and evidence-based decision-making.  The Clemenger Consulting Graduate Program will commence in February 2025, with three graduate consultants based in Melbourne and four in Sydney. Over the 45-week program, three graduates in Melbourne will rotate between Porter Novelli (public relations), GRACosway (public affairs, corporate and financial communications and investor relations) and Quantum Market Research (consumer research and social trends). The Clemenger Consulting Graduate Program offers a pathway to potential employment with participating companies and is considered one of the most unique graduate programs in Australia.   About the Clemenger Group's consulting companies Who is Porter Novelli? Porter Novelli shapes your story and makes it count. For every client the agency has worked alongside over the last 50 years, its mission has been to create positive change. It does this by delivering creative and meaningful communications campaigns that drive engagement and shift public opinions. The firm is known for smart, creative and unexpected communication, with demonstrable expertise across media and stakeholder relations, content development, events and experiences, influencer marketing, community management and issues management. Porter Novelli's work has transformed with the times, and its consulting team now includes writers, designers, creative planners, publicists, researchers, social media specialists, brand experts and corporate affairs practitioners. And while the company is richly awarded for its work, it is Great Place to WorkTM certified and was ranked in the industry's top five AFR BOSS Best Places to Work List. For more information visit: www.porternovelli.com.au GRACosway is Australia's leading public affairs and strategic communications advisory firm,  providing expert counsel in government relations, corporate and financial communications and investor relations. The firm supports its clients to communicate effectively with key stakeholders – whether that's government, media or shareholders. GRACosway works across every industry sector advising ASX 200 companies, leading multinational corporations, government departments or not-for-profits. With a team of 70 consultants, GRACosway operates from eight offices across Australia and New Zealand. For more information visit: www.gracosway.com.au Who is Quantum Market Research? Quantum is a market research agency with a finger firmly on the pulse of ever-changing attitudes, behaviours and cultural trends across Australia. We empower decision makers to navigate a world that is constantly changing with rich insights, surprising answers, clear direction, and a strong vision. Quantum has a diverse portfolio of clients in areas including both public sector social issues around health, wellbeing, justice, policing, welfare as well as interesting and challenging commercial areas, addressing a wide variety of topics. No one day is the same. The work is of the highest quality, often thought provoking and the culture is collaborative and curious. For more information visit: http://qmr.com.au/   What makes a great Clemenger Group consultant? A Clemenger Group consultant is curious, collaborative, smart, dynamic, supportive and vibrant. They have integrity. At their best, they make the work better. They present well. They are radiators, not drains. They have a healthy paranoia. They pick themselves up after being knocked down. They raise their hands, rather than point fingers. They are ‘we', not ‘me'. They are loved and respected by clients and colleagues. They do the right thing.   We're looking for the next generation of curious thinkers to join the Clemenger Group.  As a Clemenger Group consulting graduate, you will be an integral part of each client team, providing day-to-day support to our clients and colleagues, and making a direct contribution to the success of our work. Approach and attitude A curiosity and desire to push boundaries A positive ‘can-do' attitude to the work and wider company responsibilities Determination to see all tasks through to the end Eye for detail and an ability to stay calm under pressure Deliver the highest standards in all aspects of your work Ability to multi-task and support multiple projects to meet deadlines Good organisational mind, quick thinking Perseverance, a problem solver Please note, to qualify for the Graduate Program, you must be in your final year of study or have graduated within the past two years and have the right to work full-time in Australia at the time of your application.   The recruitment process is in two stages. The first requirement is for you to submit your resume and a one-page response describing why you would be an exceptional Clemenger Group consultant.  You will then be automatically sent a link to complete a short online assessment comprising only five questions. Both stages must be completed by 5pm AEST on 30 August 2024. If we believe you would be a great fit for the Clemenger Consulting Graduate Program, you will then be invited to join an interview with representatives from Porter Novelli, GRACosway and Quantum Market Research. Successful candidates for the 2025 program will be notified by early October 2024. If you have a Language or Cultural special consideration, a disability or impairment or use assistive technology, please contact us via careers@clemenger.com.au so that we can help you complete and submit your application. You can ask someone to support you through the application and interview process.