Grow your career, your way
At KPMG Australia, your unique experiences and perspectives are welcome – we invite you to come as you are and make your mark.
This is your chance to spend your penultimate break with us, build your network, connect with subject matter experts and explore the countless opportunities available.
Applications for our vacationer and graduate programs are now closed. They will reopen in February. To be the first to find out, please register your interest here:
About the program
Open to undergraduates and postgraduates in the second-last year of their degree, our student vacation program is a 3–8 week full-time KPMG internship, where you will gain real-world experience and help you decide if you would like to grow your career with us after you graduate.
At the end of the Vacationer Program, you may receive an offer to join us as part of our graduate intake for the following year.
Through our summer vacation program you will:
- learn about the work we do and understand how you can make a difference with our clients, colleagues, and communities
- take part in learning through face-to-face workshops and online platforms.
- be mentored by a performance development manager (PDM) and buddy who will support you throughout your time with us
- gain real-world experience before you graduate
- have the chance to build strong relationships and connect with peers through different activities.
How to apply
Do your research
Learn more about what we do at KPMG – our people, work, and values. Check out our career pathways and business areas to see which ones suit your skills and interests.
Submit your application
Our online application process is easy and should take around five minutes. Your CV doesn’t need to be longer than two pages and you don’t need to include a cover letter.
Complete online assessments
You’ll be invited to take two online assessments that will take approximately one hour to complete. You’ll automatically receive results of your online assessment.
Attend an assessment centre
You’ll be interviewed by members of your future team, as well as complete other testing activities. This is also your opportunity to interview us, so bring any questions you may have!
Outcome and next steps
After assessment centres, we’ll be in touch to let you know if you’ve been successful, or to offer you feedback on how you can improve. We welcome you to reapply if you’re not successful.
Want to find out more?
Learn more about our student programs and the different career pathways at KPMG.
Vacationer applications
Applications for our vacationer and graduate programs are now closed. They will reopen in February. To be the first to find out, please register your interest here:
We have vacationer program placements available nationally across metro and regional areas. From Melbourne to Darwin, Sydney to Townsville, Perth to Wollongong and beyond.
Meet Nam, a 2022 KPMG Vacationer
From day one, my team has been incredibly welcoming and supportive. I believe the environment fostered here allows anyone and everyone with different backgrounds and experiences to thrive. I’m excited for what the future holds!
Who are we looking for?
Our selection criteria is not just about your academic record or qualification. We want to know about you – your passions, skills and how we can help them grow, plus your can-do attitude and growth mindset.
We look for people who align to our values – resilient, progressive thinkers who bring a fresh perspective and can communicate their ideas with passion.
So, if you love to learn, have a curious mindset, and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
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about eligibility criteria
What can I do at KPMG?
We have teams who can work on just about any challenge. To help you decide where you fit, our roles are grouped into four pathways. Each of our specialised business areas and teams sit within these pathways and can align to your interests and qualification type.
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Audit, Finance and Assurance It’s not just about the numbers. Use automation to audit and streamline financial reporting or identify acquisition opportunities and be involved in planning a client’s finance division structure.
This area is for you if you’ve studied accounting, actuarial studies or finance, but we are also looking for graduates who have studied environmental studies and data engineering. -
Technology, Digital and Engineering How can we build for better? Problem-solving to benefit communities could see you identifying hacking weaknesses, advising on the reliability of assets, or assessing solar farms.
If you’ve studied information systems, computer science, engineering, commerce, economics, data science or business management, this could be the pathway for you. -
Business, Consulting and Risk Assess the problem, and draw on expert knowledge across almost any area to develop the solution. It’s supply chain, customer experience, human rights, policy reform, project management and everything in between that organisations need in order to thrive.
Just as the services in this pathway are broad, so too are the degree types we’re looking for. You could have a qualification in management, computer science, economics, human resources, information systems, behavioural science, accounting, communication or environmental studies, among many others. -
Tax and KPMG Law Legal advice that understands business and clear and compliant tax services are key to helping clients thrive in a complex and fast-paced world with high scrutiny.
These teams, including our own KPMG law firm, are looking for graduates with accounting, business, management and law degrees.
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