What makes us different

We exist to achieve positive influence.

We work to improve our society’s well-being, delivering outstanding results on projects critical to our clients’ success.

We bring a unique, cross-disciplinary approach to clients’ problems, balancing expertise, innovation and real-life business management experience. This is exemplified in the breadth of our services: business strategy, public policy, organisational capability, leadership and people development, and information management and technology.

We actively debate and choose the work we do to ensure it aligns with our reasons for being. These are the reasons we love working at Nous, and they are woven into everything we do.

Make a positive difference

Nous attracts people who share a determination to do great work: to effect positive change with our clients, our communities and within Nous. We recognise that our success is only realised through the achievements of our clients and their positive contribution to society.

Challenge your mind

We pride ourselves on the originality and intellectual quality of our work. Intellectual stimulation is one of our pre-eminent reasons for being. So, we actively seek work that, along with delivering outstanding results for clients, is genuinely interesting and intellectually stimulating.

Employee value proposition

Nous’ employee value proposition Is at the heart of what we offer our colleagues. It is strongly aligned with our reasons for being and, as with our client value proposition, we actively and continually seek to deliver according to the three core elements of: 

Work that matters
We work with intensity to solve complex and interesting problems. With a sense of adventure, we strive to improve the world around us.

Room for individuals
We relish our autonomy and our flexible work environment. We are generous with our support and make space for growth.

Performance through connection
We work collaboratively with a colourful group of talented people. We are proud of Nous and our reasons for being. We question ourselves so Nous continues to grow and evolve.

Nous vs. the 'big 4'

We are often competing for grads with the ‘big 4’consulting firms.

So, why should you come to Nous?

You should choose Nous and we should choose you – remember this is a two-way process – because:

• We are driven by our reasons for being – this is why we exist and how we choose our work.
• The work is more important than making money. We pay fairly and assess our value in the market by determining what our clients will pay for our services.
• We have a very collegiate environment and we nurture our culture – it is one of our defining attributes.
• You will be actively working on projects and being valued for your contribution – you won’t be in the back room, hidden away doing analysis and research – you will be engaging with clients from day one.
• Nous successfully competes with the ‘big 4’ consulting firms: we are a significant consulting firm in the marketplace.
• We have more people in Australia than some of the other firms. As we continue to grow, we maintain a sense of collegiality.
• Nous creates the opportunity for each Nouser to share in the profits of the business within the first two years of employment.
• We set people up for success. You won’t be set‑up to compete against your colleagues.