Strategy Consultant

A Strategy Consultant advises organisations on business strategies to improve performance and achieve long-term goals. You might work in a consultancy firm or as an independent advisor. Strategy Consultants focus on analysing market trends, assessing organisational strengths and weaknesses, and developing actionable plans. You’ll conduct research, facilitate workshops, and present strategic recommendations to senior management.

Strategy Consultants play an important role in guiding organisational success. You’ll need to be analytical and innovative, with strong problem-solving and communication skills. You’ll collaborate with clients to understand their needs, providing expert advice to enhance business strategies and drive sustainable growth.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $130,000
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a strategy consultant?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
Recommended

Master of Business Administration
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $106,650
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Global Management Consultant Development Manager Change Management Consultant
Strategy Manager Managing Director Executive Director Company Director Strategy Consultant Partnerships Manager Engagement Manager Chief Operating Officer (COO) Cluster Manager Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
+ 10 more
BSB50420

Diploma of Leadership and Management
Blended, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $6,318
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Radio Producer Accounting Manager Financial Controller
Forensic Accountant Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Assistant Broker Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Local Government Customer Service Assistant Council Member Plant Manager Facilities Manager Sports Facility Manager Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager High Performance Coach Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Service Manager Parts Manager Executive Housekeeper Fleet Manager Life Coach Bakery Manager Clinical Coder Grip Gaffer Driller Drilling Supervisor Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Airport Operations Manager Concreter Steel Fixer Surveyor Assistant RTO Compliance Officer Duty Manager (Police Force) Landfill Supervisor Abattoir Supervisor Technical Project Manager Senior Merchandiser Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager Investigation Manager Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Funeral Assistant Electrical Fitter Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Cable Jointer Substation Technician Driller Offsider Geological Technician Watchkeeper Deck Officer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Park Manager Event Planner Strata Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Conservation Manager Venue Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Bank Manager Operations Officer Office Manager Information Officer Customer Service Officer Customer Service Manager Account Manager Team Leader Supervisor General Manager Project Coordinator Sales Analyst Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Winemaker Vineyard Manager Cellar Door Manager Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Senior Risk Manager Head of Cyber Security Dog Trainer Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Environmental Health Officer Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Trade Waste Officer Catchment Officer Cabin Crew Supervisor Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Assistant Manager Area Manager Reporting Analyst Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Business Services Manager Team Administrator Operations Specialist Scrum Master Procurement Manager Retail Executive Category Specialist Procurement Consultant Customer Success Manager Service Director Workforce Analyst Facilities Coordinator Grants Officer Retention Specialist Workshop Supervisor Performance Manager Claims Specialist Governance Coordinator Cluster Manager Business Specialist Sales Engineer Business Development Executive Regional Manager Presales Consultant Solutions Architect Agile Business Analyst Commercial Analyst Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Relationship Manager Program Coordinator Cost Controller Travel Operator Business Leader Diversity Consultant International Development Worker Lobbyist Policy Specialist Engagement Manager Chief Operating Officer (COO) Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Court Administrator Investigator Museum Director Records Manager Financial Regulator Creative Entrepreneur Policy Researcher International Project Manager Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser Innovation Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer Social Media Strategist Community Engagement Coordinator Policy Writer Film Producer Location Manager Recruitment Manager Strategy Consultant Arts Programmer Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Meteorologist Mining Manager IT Specialist Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Geochemist Palaeontologist Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Logistician Research and Development Manager Partnerships Manager Innovation Manager IT Operations Manager Advertising Account Manager Economics Consultant Employee Relations Manager Company Director Business Relationship Manager Promotions Manager Hospitality Manager People and Culture Manager ICT Project Manager Executive Director Operations Analyst Strategy Manager Commercial Manager Primary Health Organisation Manager Health Administrator Healthcare Manager Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Education Coordinator Business Process Analyst Program Leader Capability Manager Data Miner Senior Project Manager Chief Project Officer Project Director Public Administrator Training and Development Manager Technical Manager Customer Experience Manager International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Organisational Development Consultant Finance Director Acquisition Manager Site Manager Political Consultant Risk Consultant Executive Manager Program Evaluator Product Specialist Hospital Administrator Clinical Manager Pharmacy Manager Innovation Strategist Early Childhood Center Manager Digital Project Manager Health Manager Wellness Coordinator Theatre Manager Athletic Director Corporate Services Manager Clinical Supervisor Superintendent Performance Coach Continuous Improvement Manager Police Sergeant Sheriff Aviation Consultant Religious Education Coordinator Sports Marketing Manager Category Manager Contract Specialist Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Media Relations Specialist Food Service Supervisor Leadership Coach Development Manager Nurse Manager Talent Acquisition Manager Quality Control Manager Vendor Manager
+ 267 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Radio Producer Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Assistant Broker Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Local Government Customer Service Assistant Council Member Plant Manager Facilities Manager Sports Facility Manager Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager High Performance Coach Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Service Manager Parts Manager Executive Housekeeper Fleet Manager Life Coach Bakery Manager Clinical Coder Grip Gaffer Driller Drilling Supervisor Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Airport Operations Manager Concreter Steel Fixer Surveyor Assistant RTO Compliance Officer Duty Manager (Police Force) Landfill Supervisor Abattoir Supervisor Technical Project Manager Senior Merchandiser Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager Investigation Manager Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Funeral Assistant Electrical Fitter Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Cable Jointer Substation Technician Driller Offsider Geological Technician Watchkeeper Deck Officer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Park Manager Event Planner Strata Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Conservation Manager Venue Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Bank Manager Operations Officer Office Manager Information Officer Customer Service Officer Customer Service Manager Account Manager Team Leader Supervisor General Manager Project Coordinator Sales Analyst Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Winemaker Vineyard Manager Cellar Door Manager Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Senior Risk Manager Head of Cyber Security Dog Trainer Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Environmental Health Officer Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Trade Waste Officer Catchment Officer Cabin Crew Supervisor Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Assistant Manager Area Manager Reporting Analyst Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Business Services Manager Team Administrator Operations Specialist Scrum Master Procurement Manager Retail Executive Category Specialist Procurement Consultant Customer Success Manager Service Director Workforce Analyst Facilities Coordinator Grants Officer Retention Specialist Workshop Supervisor Performance Manager Claims Specialist Governance Coordinator Cluster Manager Business Specialist Sales Engineer Business Development Executive Regional Manager Presales Consultant Solutions Architect Agile Business Analyst Commercial Analyst Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Relationship Manager Program Coordinator Cost Controller Travel Operator Business Leader Diversity Consultant International Development Worker Lobbyist Policy Specialist Engagement Manager Chief Operating Officer (COO) Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Court Administrator Investigator Museum Director Records Manager Financial Regulator Creative Entrepreneur Policy Researcher International Project Manager Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser Innovation Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer Social Media Strategist Community Engagement Coordinator Policy Writer Film Producer Location Manager Recruitment Manager Strategy Consultant Arts Programmer Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Meteorologist Mining Manager IT Specialist Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Geochemist Palaeontologist Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Logistician Research and Development Manager Partnerships Manager Innovation Manager IT Operations Manager Advertising Account Manager Economics Consultant Employee Relations Manager Company Director Business Relationship Manager Promotions Manager Hospitality Manager People and Culture Manager ICT Project Manager Executive Director Operations Analyst Strategy Manager Commercial Manager Primary Health Organisation Manager Health Administrator Healthcare Manager Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Education Coordinator Business Process Analyst Program Leader Capability Manager Data Miner Senior Project Manager Chief Project Officer Project Director Public Administrator Training and Development Manager Technical Manager Customer Experience Manager International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Organisational Development Consultant Finance Director Acquisition Manager Site Manager Political Consultant Risk Consultant Executive Manager Program Evaluator Product Specialist Hospital Administrator Clinical Manager Pharmacy Manager Innovation Strategist Early Childhood Center Manager Digital Project Manager Health Manager Wellness Coordinator Theatre Manager Athletic Director Corporate Services Manager Clinical Supervisor Superintendent Performance Coach Continuous Improvement Manager Police Sergeant Sheriff Aviation Consultant Religious Education Coordinator Sports Marketing Manager Category Manager Contract Specialist Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Media Relations Specialist Food Service Supervisor Leadership Coach Development Manager Nurse Manager Talent Acquisition Manager Quality Control Manager Vendor Manager + 267 more

Bachelor of Commerce
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Strategy Manager Operations Analyst Partnerships Manager
Investment Manager Acquisition Manager Strategy Consultant Banker Strategic Planner Board Member Project Accountant Business Services Accountant Finance Specialist Finance Manager
+ 10 more

Bachelor of Business (Management)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Area Manager Cluster Manager Board Member
Project Manager Operations Manager General Manager Customer Service Manager Operations Officer Strategy Consultant Chief Operating Officer (COO) Business Manager Business Architect Marketing Project Manager
+ 10 more

Bachelor of Economics
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $90,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Senior Policy Officer Health Economist Economic Analyst
International Banker Wealth Manager Chief Economist Strategy Consultant Environmental Economist Economist Global Management Consultant International Development Consultant Macroeconomist Hedge Fund Manager
+ 10 more

Bachelor of Business Administration
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $46,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
General Manager Credit Officer Business Consultant
Strategy Consultant Business Manager Chief Operating Officer (COO) Business Services Manager Policy Manager Risk Consultant
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
General Manager Credit Officer Business Consultant Strategy Consultant Business Manager Chief Operating Officer (COO) Business Services Manager Policy Manager Risk Consultant + 6 more

Bachelor of Commerce (Data Analytics)
On Campus
3 years
$43,428 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Insights Analyst Data Strategist Data Scientist
Business Intelligence Analyst Strategy Consultant Research Analyst
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Insights Analyst Data Strategist Data Scientist Business Intelligence Analyst Strategy Consultant Research Analyst + 3 more
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