Trainee Program

As a Trainee, you'll embark on a two-year journey of combined work and study with us. You'll join us full-time (with 20% of your time dedicated to study) while you study part-time. You'll then take a break from full-time work to complete your degree.

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Work with us

Our Trainee Program provides real career experience - offering mentoring, training and networking opportunities. You'll work alongside industry leaders who are experts in their field and passionate about their work. With the array of projects, clients and practices, there’s an opportunity to learn and grow in any of our business areas.

As a Trainee, you'll combine your university studies with work experience to build the 
perfect foundation for your career, all while receiving professional and financial support in a full-time paid role. 20% of your working time will be dedicated to your studies so you can complete your degree alongside real career experience. You'll study eight subjects over the two-year program (equivalent to one year of full-time study) before returning to full-time university to complete the eight remaining subjects once the program finishes.

After the program, Trainees may be offered a Graduate position once they finish their degree.

Why join our Trainee program?

If you’re in your final year of high school or have two years of study remaining (second year for a three-year or third year for a four-year degree), our Trainee Program offers you a full-time, two-year placement with us.

Your learning

You’ll be part of a learning program that will set you up for success. Build a community with your peers through our connection events and make friends that will last a lifetime.
With world-class learning and development options, we’ll help you evolve as the world does. You’ll also be eligible for study leave and textbook allowance as part of this program.

Your impact

Tackle climate change, develop AI strategies or help future-proof our clients’ business.

You’ll work on exciting projects that will see you problem solve and ideate new solutions.

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!

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

Application Journey


  • Apply online
  • Online testing and Digital interview
  • Team Preference selection
  • In-Person Assessment Centre
  • Offer
Applications now open until the 12th of March 2025. Apply now.
Prepare to apply for our Trainee program by finding where your skills fit and familiarising yourself with how we hire.

All applications will be reviewed. All candidates that meet our eligibility criteria are progressed through to online testing and digital interview stage.

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 and that 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!

  • Online testing - 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. This won’t take more than five minutes of your time.
Once you’ve completed your online testing and digital interview, you'll receive an email where you'll have the chance to select two team preferences based on the Business Area you've applied for. This preference will be based on what most closely aligns with your skills, passions and interests.
Put your problem-solving skills to the test. 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 and much more.

Hear from our Trainees

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Meet Martina

Trainee - Corporate and Global Tax
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Meet Caitlyn

Trainee - External Audit
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Meet Charlie

Trainee - External Audit

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