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Our approach to career development is unequalled by any other top-tier firm.

Working closely with the best

Our business model delivers a high level of interaction with the firm's Principals. Our low leverage model means that you can expect a unique level and quality of on the- job mentoring, coaching and feedback. This more than anything will contribute to your rapid professional development.

Our training: tailored, flexible and ongoing

Like all top-tier firms we offer structured training and induction programs. We believe, however, that there are three critical factors which set our training apart:

Tailored: Our formal training programme has been specifically developed to equip you to be an effective consultant and to support your on-the-job learning. This includes practical sessions led by our principals, seminars with leading practitioners and courses with external institutions;

Flexible: As a small firm Port Jackson Partners can offer flexibility in its formal training. Identified development opportunities can be catered to with a range of formal training options as and when they are required;

Ongoing: In addition to the formal training programme, you will find that our small, collegial group of principals and consultants is always open to questions and available to offer assistance when you require it.

Further development opportunities

We have a number of formal programs designed to offer our team the type of high-quality experiences that can further accelerate their development. We offer our best performers the opportunity to develop skills and confidence, as well as to broaden their life experience, through:

  • Financial support to study overseas for an MBA or other higher degree
  • Assistance to secure an attractive secondment overseas
  • Financial support to pursue a pro bono placement, including with international organisations offering offshore placements

During their development at Port Jackson, many of our consultants have studied at the world's best learning institutions, including Harvard, Wharton, Columbia and INSEAD. Our consultants have a strong reputation at these schools, often performing at the top of the class.

A personalised program

Finally, each new consultant is paired with a development leader, a firm Principal, who works to ensure that your career progression is on course and to provide pointers and advice to help you reach your full potential. Your development leader is there to help tailor our rigorous and extensive development opportunities to suit your exact needs.

“The firm is focused on the development of every employee”