We offer a dedicated application pathway for candidates who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and would like to disclose this to our recruitment and hiring teams.
KPMG Australia is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander colleagues.
This commitment is reflected in several initiatives and programs designed to support professional growth and cultural safety of First Nations colleagues, including a dedicated First Nations student application pathway for our graduate and vacationer programs.
The First Nations pathway provides a tailored application process for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, with:
- support from our First Nations Inclusion Lead and
- connection to our KPMG Indigenous Network (KIN), along with
- a culturally-safe interview process.
Applications now open
Use the links below to apply to the KPMG Graduate Program and Vacationer Program.
Apply for graduate programApply for vacationer program
How the application process works
Complete your application in four simple steps:
Submit your application
When applying, answer yes to the question about whether you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Then answer yes to participating in the First Nations Pathway. Apply to the Graduate Program here >
Complete online assessments
You’ll be invited to complete the online assessments and receive a call from our First Nations Inclusion Lead to check in and give you information about the support available both during your interview process and within the firm, if you’re successful.
Interview
If you meet the criteria through online testing, we’ll do our best to find you a role that is a good match to be shortlisted against. If selected, the next step is to an assessment centre with an interview panel that includes a First Nations colleague. The interview panel is briefed beforehand to create a culturally-safe interview as well as being debriefed afterwards by our First Nations Inclusion Lead to disrupt any bias.
Acceptance
If you accept a role with KPMG, you’ll be introduced to members of KIN before you start so you’re supported from day one.
Support for First Nations employees
KPMG is committed to building a culturally-safe and informed workplace. We do this through:
- Reconciliation Action Plan: currently at Elevate status.
See the Plan and 2024 status report > - A Cultural Safety Action Plan: developed in response to the findings of a cultural safety maturity assessment, led by an external Indigenous consultancy.
- Arrilla Digital Cultural Awareness training – mandatory for all Australian employees, to help improve their cultural and historical awareness.
KPMG Indigenous Network (KIN)
KPMG Indigenous Network (KIN): a safe space where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander colleagues meet regularly to connect, share and celebrate.
What does the KIN do?
- Provides input into policies and strategic documents that will impact Indigenous Peoples and Communities.
- Formal and informal networking, connecting each other to opportunities and ideas.
- Opportunities to work on KPMG engagements that impact Indigenous communities or that support Indigenous clients – these may be outside of your regular team, service line or specialty area.
- Opportunities for sponsored leadership development through the Emerging Indigenous Leadership Program.
Cultural leave program
Swap existing public holidays for other days that are culturally significant to you, plus additional leave to celebrate NAIDOC, community events, and for Sorry business.
Other student pathways
KPMG-sponsored scholarship through the GO Foundation, Australian Indigenous Education Foundation (AIEF) program work placements and internships through the Career Trackers program.
Meet Keely: 2024 KPMG graduate, and Gamilaroi woman
“I began working at KPMG as an intern through CareerTrackers when I was 18. CareerTrackers provide internship opportunities to First Nations students in their semester breaks. After my internship, KPMG invited me to stay with them as an undergraduate, so I worked part-time in the Canberra office whilst completing my psychology degree, then joining our 2024 Graduate cohort in Sydney.
As someone who identifies as First Nations, there is so much support. Our KPMG Indigenous Network (KIN) provides the opportunity to get to know like-minded people and allows me to meet with others both in person and online, while connecting me with mentors..."
Read Keely's story
“My heritage is mixed, with grandparents from all different parts of the world. I have a combination of Italian, Australian Aboriginal, Scottish and Austrian roots. I always knew I had Aboriginal heritage, but it was never spoken about growing up. It wasn’t until my high school years that I started to learn more about that part of my background, when more stories were shared within the family. I wanted to connect with that side of my culture, but I didn’t know where to start. I felt a sense of imposter syndrome having not grown up in my community alongside my Gamilaroi family. Joining KPMG has helped me connect with my Indigenous heritage as I have been able to learn more from those around me. I was able to speak about my experience with the KIN, with some sharing similar experiences, and knowing it’s OK to feel that way.
Working with KPMG meant that I had the flexibility to move from Canberra to Sydney for the beginning of the Graduate program. Since then, I have been working as a Consultant in the Transformational Change team. I have had the ability to focus my capabilities within my team, as I have been helping organisations with developing training for their large scale tech implementations. I have also had the ability to network with people in other teams to learn about the capabilities KPMG has to offer more broadly. This has been made much easier by the fact that everyone I have reached out to have been so approachable and keen to share their knowledge.
It’s been so beneficial knowing that I have people to support me through my journey both culturally and professionally, and mentor me through my years as a young professional.“
