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Celebrating 15 years of
Aligning Opportunity & Talent
The most established and trusted recruitment firm connecting current and former management consultants with permanent and interim strategy, transformation and leadership opportunities across Consulting, Industry and Private Capital in Australia and New Zealand.
Two practices, one network
Permanent talent, hand-picked
325 Consulting places permanent talent from C-Suite to Manager level across Strategy, Growth, Transformation, Chief of Staff, Corporate Development, Digital, Data and Analytics, AI, Customer and Sustainability roles. Our depth of network and relationships, and our dedicated research team, access the best talent available to you at any given time.
Interim consultants, hand-picked
Through The Bench, we provide access to high-calibre interim management consultants for strategically important projects and peaks in workload. Our pre-vetted network of current and former management consultants means we can respond quickly and with confidence, giving clients a genuine competitive advantage.
Why 325
Trusted experts in our niche
Deeply focused on current and former management consulting talent.
Candid, honest advice
We will tell you what will work and what will not, including when the answer is that you do not need us.
Quality over quantity
A short, well-considered shortlist. We do not flood inboxes with CVs.
High-touch and personal
A small team that stays close during the process and long after it.
We have worked with
The market right now
We track current and former consulting talent continuously. These are the two populations we recruit from extensively, and why we invest so much in those relationships. Here is what each of them is doing.
Those working in Strategy, Transformation and Corporate Development roles in industry, in Australia.
Those working at McKinsey, Bain, BCG, L.E.K. and Kearney in Australia.
What our clients and candidates say
“325 Consulting works at a very personal and trusted level. They can be relied upon to screen the right people, meaning your time is not wasted. They are forthcoming in offering honest advice, meaning this is both genuine and puts others’ interests ahead of their own.”
CHIEF STRATEGY AND CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT OFFICERASX200 BUSINESS“I knew I was going to get real consultants. Not someone brushed up to look like a consultant who does not actually have the experience.”
CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICERPE-BACKED SERVICES BUSINESS“325 Consulting is amazing to work with. Their experience and dedication have helped us tailor our approach and process to secure quality candidates for our business. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a recruitment partner for strategy roles.”
PARTNERPRICING AND GROWTH CONSULTING FIRM“A detailed understanding of our staffing needs, along with extensive relationships with ex-top-tier consultants.”
MANAGING DIRECTORBOUTIQUE CONSULTING FIRM“They always provide us with a strong selection of candidates. They have an in-depth understanding of the market and their honest and transparent approach makes the process as smooth and straightforward as it could be.”
GROUP TALENT MANAGERLEADING HEALTH INSURER“They invest the time to understand not just what is on your CV, but how you work and what you are actually looking for.”
PLACED CONSULTANTBOUTIQUE CONSULTING FIRM“Your frank thoughts and feedback, your industry knowledge, broad network and understanding of the skills needed for our role are unique to your industry, and were what helped us successfully and quickly fill our role.”
HR MANAGERLUXURY GOODS BUSINESS“Tim immediately understood the type of role I was looking for, something many other recruiters never managed.”
PLACED CONSULTANTPE PORT CO“We found working with 325 to be a great experience. We landed some outstanding team members rapidly thanks to the 325 team.”
TRANSFORMATION DIRECTORASX100 RETAIL BUSINESS“I have worked with the 325 team for over a decade and they have always been an engaged, high integrity partner to our business.”
MANAGING PARTNERBOUTIQUE TMT CONSULTING FIRMMarket insights
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Where the executives running Australia's largest companies actually came from.
Talent trends across the top-tier strategy consulting firms
Headcount, attrition and movement across McKinsey, Bain, BCG, L.E.K. and Kearney.
The reality of moving from consulting to industry
What actually changes in the first six months, from people who have done it.
Hiring, looking, or just want the market read?
Tell us what you are trying to solve and we will tell you honestly whether we can help.
