Whether you are still at, or about to be leaving, university or you have been applying economics professionally for some years, we are always interested in hearing from first-class economists seeking a career in consulting.
We look for the best and brightest to join our team. If you want to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment at the forefront of contemporary economic problems, where opportunities are offered, skills are expanded and excellence is rewarded, you might be exactly what we are looking for.
Applications for graduate and internship positions will open on 27 February 2025.
Want to find out more? HoustonKemp invites you to join our hybrid in-person and virtual recruitment evening covering our internship and graduate programs. Explore the possibilities of a career at HoustonKemp, hear real-world case studies and speak to our recent graduates and experienced economists.
Date: Tuesday, 11 March 2025
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 pm (AEDT)
Venue: Virtual or in-person at HoustonKemp’s office on Level 40, 161 Castlereagh Street, Sydney (ANZ building near Townhall)
Secure your spot by registering via the provided link by 10 March 2025. We encourage you to register early as places are limited.
For those attending in-person, refreshments and light food will be provided.
We pride ourselves on our people-focused culture. We strive to foster a work environment that is professional, inclusive and passionate. We support and encourage an entrepreneurial spirit and independent thinking.
HoustonKemp is not about organisational charts and hierarchies — rather, we operate with a flat structure with abundant cross-learning opportunities, with engaged seniors offering guidance and mentorship.
We recognise good work and reward our economists with excellent growth opportunities as well as highly competitive remuneration packages. The energy, skills and dedication of our staff are our most important asset.
Critical to our success is recognition of the importance of life beyond the office and we encourage our staff to strike a work/life balance that works for them.
The objective of the internship program is to offer students with a holistic view of the work as a consulting economist.
As an intern, you will get a taste of what it’s like to be a graduate at HoustonKemp. You will be directly involved in our project work from the get go, working closely with and supported by our project teams. You’ll be involved in a diverse range of tasks, spanning from qualitative research, modelling, and report writing. You will gain exposure to how we apply economics on a daily basis to tackling the most challenging economic problems in the Asia-Pacific region.
HoustonKemp operates with a flat structure, providing abundant cross-learning opportunities, with engaged senior staff offering guidance and mentorship to our interns throughout the program.
As a graduate, you will be tackling the most challenging economic problems in the Asia-Pacific region alongside leading economists.
You will be using your economic skills extensively to gain invaluable industry experience. Throughout the graduate program you will be working with multiple project teams on a diverse range of subject matters. This provides you with cross-industry opportunities to gain an understanding of different markets.
You will also attend training sessions that are designed to equip graduates with foundational industry knowledge and technical skills that will help them succeed in kickstarting their careers as a consulting economist.
We are always looking for talented economists to join our expanding team. If you are an experienced economic consultant or an established economist in a particular field with an appetite to apply your skills to consulting, we encourage you to get in touch.
You may apply by sending us a CV, a covering letter and an academic transcript via the ‘Apply now’ button below. Only candidates with a right to work in Australia will be considered.
Beyond a high standard of quantitative and analytical capability as well as excellent communication skills, we look for experienced economists who have a natural intellectual curiosity, and an ability to apply critical thinking to any problem. Exceptional written and oral communication, together with highly developed presentations skills are essential.
We value staff that can lead client engagements, prioritise team work programs and mentor junior staff to grow their own professional and technical skills.
Ideally you will have an entrepreneurial spirit, as well as an established profile in your sector.
We look for staff that can demonstrate developed client relationships and have a desire to contribute to the long-term strategy and growth of our firm.
Our diverse portfolio of clients and breadth of practice areas will suit candidates that are seeking challenging and long-term career opportunities.