About this role
Locations: Perth | Sydney | Melbourne
We Are BCG X
We’re a diverse team of more than 3,000 tech experts united by a drive to make a difference. Working across industries and disciplines, we combine our experience and expertise to tackle the biggest challenges faced by society today. We go beyond what was once thought possible, creating new and innovative solutions to the world’s most complex problems. Leveraging BCG’s global network and partnerships with leading organizations, BCG X provides a stable ecosystem for talent to build game-changing businesses, products, and services from the ground up, all while growing their career. Together, we strive to create solutions that will positively impact the lives of millions.
What You'll Do
Are you a data scientist eager to launch a high-impact career? BCG X, Boston Consulting Group’s specialist data science and analytics team, is recruiting Graduate Data Scientists to join us in 2026/2027.
As a Data Scientist in BCG X, you’ll address complex business challenges, leveraging advanced data techniques, AI, and machine learning. You’ll also experience accelerated development that will set you up for a lifelong career in data science and analytics.
At BCG X, your data science expertise will be at the heart of transformational consulting work. You'll collaborate with world-class colleagues, develop data-driven strategies, and gain unparalleled exposure to cutting-edge tools and methodologies. Our inclusive and high-performance environment ensures that you’ll grow both personally and professionally, tackling the data challenges that shape the future of leading organizations across diverse industries.
As part of BCG X, you’ll drive impact, solve complex analytical problems, and contribute to both BCG and the broader data science community. You’ll be involved in shaping strategies and operational solutions that define the future for companies worldwide.
To learn more about BCG X in Australia and New Zealand, visit our website or join one of our upcoming information sessions. Information will be available on the events page of the BCG website by late February.
Explore how BCG X can help you build a meaningful career in data science consulting.
What You'll Bring
Applications are now open to join as a Data Scientist in 2026/2027.
If you are a penultimate, final-year undergraduate, or postgraduate student pursuing a degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Economics, or a related quantitative field , please submit your application by 9:00am (AEDT), Sunday 22 March,2026.
Your online application should include your CV, cover letter, and academic transcripts (preferably in one pdf document).
As a guide, we'd like to see details about:
- Any work experience that you have had. We are seeking motivated individuals who can showcase a strong career trajectory and a high level of impact in the roles they have held
- Technical skills
Proficiency in Python for data analysis, machine learning, and problem-solving. Experience with data science libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn) and coding challenges is highly valued. - Your extra-curricular activities, whether on campus or outside of university life. Have you played sports extensively, or are you involved in a hobby that takes up a lot of your time? We look for individuals who demonstrate impact and legacy, significant contribution, and high levels of commitment, initiative, and responsibility
- Your academic credentials. For Associate applications, you should be in your final year of undergraduate or postgraduate studies or have already graduated from a degree with no more than 1-3 years of work experience
- Australian or New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency.
More information to be shared here in the coming days
Additional info
Diversity of thought, background, and experience is a core part of our BCG values and is key to delivering value to clients.
We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, connected, and empowered to be themselves and contribute to their fullest potential.
Applications are encouraged from people of all backgrounds, including people of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Island, Māori or Pacific Island origin, individuals with a disability, those from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ individuals, women, and gender diverse individuals.
BCG’s efforts toward diversity, equity, and inclusion are recognised locally and globally: BCG Australia and New Zealand hold a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation and are awarded the Australian Workplace Equality Index Silver award for LGBTQIA+ inclusion.
We want to make sure everyone experiences a positive, barrier-free recruiting process. Please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team via [email protected] at any stage if you require additional support or adjustments to assist you with your experience, including support in submitting your application, providing identity documents, attending a job interview. This includes any specific support for transgender and gender-diverse individuals.
Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
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Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
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What you'll do
- As a Data Scientist at BCG X, you will address complex business challenges using advanced data techniques, AI, and machine learning. You will collaborate with colleagues to develop data-driven strategies and contribute to transformational consulting work.
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