Our commitment to First Nations students

We recognise that meaningful inclusion goes beyond providing opportunities, it requires the right support, environment and cultural understanding.

As part of this pathway, we are focused on providing:

• A supportive and inclusive team environment
• Access to mentoring and support throughout your experience
• Leaders and teams who are committed to building cultural capability
• An environment where you feel safe to bring your whole self to work

Why Fordham?

At Fordham, we are committed to building meaningful career pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

Perpetual has a long-standing commitment to working directly with First Nations communities to support self-determination and create a sustainable future.

As a Fordham Vacationer, you will gain hands-on experience working with real clients and explore our full range of advisory services, made possible by our position as a specialist part of Perpetual, a trusted diversified financial services company.

Our approach gives you opportunities to build your skills, learn from others and explore a range of experiences in a supportive and flexible environment.

The Opportunity

Our four-week Vacationer Program is designed to give you real insight into life at Fordham and set you up for future success. Our program offers:

• Work on real client tasks alongside experienced teams
• Contribute to practical case studies
• Participate in a team project with your cohort
• Build your network through team events and connection activities
• Receive coaching, support and feedback from leaders and peers
• A strong focus on connection, support and culture
• A clear pathway into our Graduate Program

You'll be supported through a structured learning program, with guidance from people around you as you build your skills and confidence.

This is an opportunity to experience life at Fordham with the potential to start your career in accounting and advisory with us. At the end of the program, successful participants will be offered a graduate role with Fordham commencing in February 2028.

Connection to community

At Perpetual, we support First Nations communities through our work across Native Title, philanthropy and community investment.

Through this work, we partner with Traditional Owners and communities to contribute to sustainable and self-determined futures.

This broader connection to community is an important part of who we are and how we operate.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for candidates who are curious, motivated, and ready to build a meaningful career in accounting and advisory.

You will bring:

• A genuine eagerness for learning, growth, and making a positive contribution
• Initiative, accountability, and a willingness to contribute as part of a team
• Curiosity, courage, and a proactive approach to new challenges
• Strong communication, organisation, and adaptability

To be eligible for the Fordham Vacationer Program, you must:

• Be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen, or an Australian Permanent Resident
• Be in your penultimate year of study
• Be willing to relocate to the location of the role
• Be eligible (or become eligible) to undertake your CA studies

How We Work

Fordham is a specialist part of Perpetual. At Perpetual, our unique culture is underpinned by our three organisational behaviours, Stretch, Own it, and Make an impact which drive our approach of day-to-day interactions with colleagues and clients; the way we approach decision-making to the questions we ask and the problems we solve.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

• Strong commitment to all aspects of Diversity and Inclusion.
• A growing number of employee-led networks who work to raise awareness and drive continued change.
• We support over 50 First Nations Communities, helping to secure the communities future.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.