2027 SPP Summer Internship

Are you a curious problem-solver ready to build a career in strategic management consulting?

• Full-time, paid, 5-week internship based in Melbourne or Sydney
• Build your strategy toolkit under the guidance of an experienced management
  consultant team
• Work closely with clients to solve a wide variety of business challenges

What we can offer you

• A highly regarded internship experience with consistently strong participant feedback, reflecting our commitment to mentorship, support, and growth
• Intellectually challenging work across a diverse range of clients and industries
• Real-world, hands-on consulting experience, working on live projects with support from your mentors
• A supported independent research project where you will develop, refine, and present your insights and recommendations to the firm
• A high-energy, collaborative, and supportive team environment

About your team 

SPP is a high-impact strategy firm enabling transformative, sustainable change across our community. We work on complex challenges across education and research, government, consumer, financial services, and not-for-profits, delivering impact for our clients and broader society. Our work is hypothesis-driven, commercially minded, and grounded in rigorous analysis.

You’ll work closely with a talented, close-knit team supported by approachable leadership, with room to share ideas and take ownership of your development.

We value curiosity, care, rigour, and team play, and foster a supportive environment where people can do meaningful work, keep learning, and contribute to shared success.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, and parents returning to the workforce.

About your role 

The SPP Summer Internship Program is designed for undergraduate students interested in exploring a career in strategic management consulting.

Over five weeks, you will:

• Gain hands-on consulting experience
• Develop core skills through formal training and on-the-job coaching
• Work alongside consultants to develop structured solutions to complex business problems
• Build exposure to our industries, clients, and ways of working

You’ll also have the opportunity to better understand your strengths, interests, and career direction.

Program dates: 18 January to 19 February 2027

What we look for in our interns 

• A natural problem-solving ability and a genuine desire to make an impact
• A passion for delivering high-quality work and developing your analytical and critical thinking skills
• A strong communicator and team player who can explain ideas clearly and concisely
• The ability to apply structured thinking to problem-solving, supported by qualitative and quantitative evidence

Eligibility

You must be a current undergraduate student in your penultimate or final year of study, have strong academic performance, be available to attend the full internship program, and be available to commence full-time work in 2027.

How you can apply 

To be considered, please complete the application form and submit:

• Your resume
• A cover letter
• Your most recent academic transcript

Applicants must have unrestricted Australian working rights or working rights that allow them to complete the internship and commence full-time work in 2027.

Applications close: 31 July 2026

We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage early submission to ensure timely consideration. If additional roles become available, we may revisit our candidate pool.

Recruitment Process

Our intern recruitment process typically includes application review, online testing, an initial virtual interview, and a case-based interview. We aim to review applications and notify candidates of outcomes as promptly as possible. Thank you for your patience during this process.

More information on our firm can be found at www.spp.com.au