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Elite Athlete Program (EAP)
Kickstart your career with PwC's Elite Athlete Program, where sports excellence meets professional growth. Our Elite Athlete Program could be your first career step, offering you a community who understands your passion for both athletic and business success. Gain firsthand experience in audit, tax, and technology alongside industry experts, all while adhering to your training and competition schedule. We recognize that athletes bring transferable skills to the corporate world, and our program celebrates your unique journey by providing paid work opportunities. 

At PwC, diversity, innovation, and high performance are our core values. Seamlessly integrate your passion for sports with meaningful professional experiences. In our Elite Athlete Program, shape your future and challenge conventional boundaries. Begin your dual journey with PwC—where both your athletic and career success are our priorities. Are you ready to make a difference in both arenas? 
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We invite candidates from diverse educational backgrounds and experiences to apply for our Elite Athlete program. To qualify, you should: 

  • Be pursuing an undergraduate or post-graduate degree (you can apply in any year)
  • Hold Australian or New Zealand citizenship, or Permanent Residency in Australia 
  • Compete at the state or national level for a sporting organization (SSO or NSO) 


We're looking for future leaders who embrace curiosity, question the norm, and excel in team settings. 

We want to celebrate your unique athletic experience and give you a paid work experience opportunity that will fit your training and competition schedule. 

Why choose the Elite Athlete program (EAP)? 

Are you ready to translate your athletic discipline into impactful career opportunities and build your expertise? 

Our Elite Athlete program offers a minimum of 12 weeks of paid work experience, working around your training schedule. Dive into real-world projects and experience the dynamic environment that mirrors the intensity and teamwork of our Graduate Program. 

As an Elite Athlete at PwC, you'll have the chance to gain valuable industry experience while you continue competing. Seize the opportunity to engage in our impactful work and learn how we use collaboration to tackle challenges. You'll participate in client engagements, attend networking events to forge business connections, and contribute to projects that build trust and drive positive change in society. 

At PwC, we celebrate bold ideas and collaboration, empowering you to harness your unique athletic talents to achieve meaningful outcomes. 
Your growth You’ll be a part of a minimum 12-week development program that sets your future in motion. Our culture champions curiosity and development, powered by impactful coaching and multi-directional feedback to ensure you’re always learning and growing.  
Build a community with your peers through our all-year connection events and make friends that will last a lifetime. With world-class learning and development options, and plenty of opportunities to complete external qualifications, we’ll help you continue to evolve as the word does.  
Your impact As an Elite Athlete at PwC, you'll help the future by addressing today's challenges with innovative thinking and cutting-edge technology. We focus on bold ideas and staying ahead of market trends, making us the go-to problem solvers for clients.

Our AI-driven tech enhances daily interactions, offering insights and personalized learning to keep you current. Build essential skills and connect with networks to meet changing client needs, ensuring you play a vital role in a rapidly evolving world.
Your perks From flexible work options to dressing for your day, you’ll enjoy world-class learning to industry-leading mentors without sacrificing what matters to you. Wellness and lifestyle benefits too, yes please!  

As an elite athlete, your training and competitions come first! We work around your schedule to make sure you can bring your best to your sport and to PwC.

We want you to succeed with us. And live your best life while you’re doing it. 

Program information
The program runs over 12 weeks from December to March each year and includes work experience where you will: 
  • Grow your skills through one-on-one coaching and mentoring
  • Undertake challenging client work and engagements with potentially broad social impacts
  • Attend networking events 
  • Expand your professional and personal networks with like-minded peers
  • Expand your career potential with a globally respected organisation 
  • Connect in with the PwC Elite Athlete community 
  • Compensation is pro-rated for a commitment of 3 days per week over a 12-week period

Application journey
  • Apply online
  • Online assessments
  • Digital interview and business area preference
  • In-person assessment centre
  • Offer
Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on application dates. 
Prepare to apply for our Elite Athlete program by finding where your skills fit and familiarising yourself with how we hire. 
 
All applications will be reviewed and candidates who meet our eligibility criteria will progress to the online assessments stage of the recruitment process.
 
Please note we only accept one application per person, but you’ll have the chance to select two business areas that you’re interested in which most closely aligns with your skills, passions and interests. 
 
Do you need to request reasonable adjustments in relation to a disability (including neurodivergence), illness, or other individual needs? Learn more here. 
This is the chance where we get to know you more! 

You’ll be required to complete a series of online assessments that measure your behaviours and cognitive skills. You have 48 hours to complete this and shouldn’t take longer than half an hour of your time. 
Digital Interview  
You’ll be required to complete a digital interview where you’ll be asked two questions to help us understand you a little more. You'll have 48 hours to complete this and shouldn’t take longer than ten minutes.

Business Area Preference  
Immediately after your digital interview, you'll have the chance to select your business area preferences based on the location you've applied for. Your preference should be based on what teams most closely aligns with your skills, passions and interests. Explore available teams here.
Show us how you work and how your skills align with your preferred team (based on your preference selection from the application process). 
 
Morning Session: Case Study 
As a part of a group, you’ll complete a case study assessment mirroring the kind of work you may be doing here. 
 
Afternoon Session: Interview 
The last step on your application journey is an individual interview with a senior and junior colleague from the team member you’re interviewing for. This is our chance to learn more about you, and your chance to learn more about your future team. 
Congrats - you made it! 
 
When you’re invited to join us, you’ll receive a verbal offer followed by a written offer. 
 
That will have all the details on your remuneration, benefits, start date (generally January or February the following year) and much more. 

Business areas where you can make your impact

 By selecting any of the business areas listed below, you can discover the specific teams available in various locations. This interactive feature allows you to easily navigate and find the right teams tailored to your geographic needs.
Accounting, Assurance and Audit 
Tax and Legal

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