Trainee Program

As a Trainee, you will seamlessly integrate your university studies with practical work experience, creating an ideal foundation for your career journey. Benefit from professional and financial support in a full-time, paid role, with 20% of your working time dedicated to your studies to ensure you complete your degree alongside gaining real career experience.

By joining our Trainee program, you'll extend your degree by one year but gain two years of paid work 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, you may be offered a Graduate position to continue their career with us after finishing their degree.

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Our Trainee program offers a unique, two-year, full-time paid placement designed to unleash your potential. This program is open to high school students in their final year of study or university students graduating in 2027.

As a trainee, 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.

If you're currently planning to graduate from university in 2027 from a 3-year degree:

2025 - Apply to become a trainee
2026- First year of the trainee program – 80% work, 20% study
2027 – Second year of the trainee program – 80% work, 20% study
2028 – Trainee program complete – 100% study
2029 – Opportunity to join the Graduate program

If you're currently planning to graduate from university in 2027 from a 4-year degree:

2025 - Apply to become a trainee
2026- First year of the trainee program – 80% work, 20% study
2027 – Second year of the trainee program – 80% work, 20% study
2028 – Trainee program complete – 100% study
2029 – Opportunity to join the Graduate program

If you're currently planning to graduate from university in 2027 from a 5-year degree:

2025 - Apply to become a trainee
2026- First year of the trainee program – 80% work, 20% study
2027 – Second year of the trainee program – 80% work, 20% study
2028 – Trainee program complete – 100% study
2029 – Opportunity to join the Graduate program

If you're in your final year of high school and are currently planning to complete a 3-year university degree graduating from your degree in 2028:

2025 - Apply to become a trainee
2026 - First year of the trainee program – 80% work, 20% study
2027 – Second year of the trainee program – 80% work, 20% study
2028 – Trainee program complete – 100% study
2029 – Trainee program complete – 100% study
2030 – Opportunity to join the Graduate program

You may have the opportunity to work on a casual basis while completing your degree.

Why join our Trainee program?

Ready to embark on a journey that combines impactful work with transformative learning?

The PwC Trainee program offers a dynamic blend of real-world career experience, mentorship, training, and networking opportunities all while you study. You’ll collaborate with industry leaders who are not only experts in their fields but also deeply passionate about their work. With diverse projects, clients, and practices available, you’ll have the chance to learn and grow across our business areas.

We know one of the hardest parts about university is getting "real world" experience. As a trainee, you get to continue studying and gain hands on experience to give you the perfect headstart after university.

You’ll be a part of an two-year 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 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.

As a trainee, 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.

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.

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 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 teams 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 have 48 hours to complete this and shouldn’t take longer than ten minutes.

Team preference:
Immediately after your digital interview, you'll have the chance to select two team preferences based on the business area 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 and much more.

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