Vacationer Program - Forensic Technology - 2024/2025

Think beyond.

Join KordaMentha where you can make a real difference from day one.

Each year, we run a vacationer program during the summer university break. We recruit a select number of high-performing students in their second to last year of their degree for either a four- or eight-week work placement.

Forget the notion of an observational rotation. At KordaMentha, you will become part of a unique, creative and entrepreneurial team, gaining practical experience as we work together to solve our clients’ most complex commercial problems. You will learn how we move beyond a standard approach, asking the ‘what if…?’ and ‘why not…?’ questions required to find bold, new ways to help our clients grow, protect and recover value.

Don’t just imagine what a career in one of our specialist areas could be like – experience it. Working alongside our senior leaders, you have opportunities to participate in interesting and varied client engagements. You will receive tailored support, expert mentoring and the freedom to explore a career path with KordaMentha.

Thrive in an environment where respect, well-being, inclusion and integrity are central. You will join a supportive team, committed to enhancing diversity and celebrating differences. Through the firm’s regular events and activities, you will foster connections and have opportunities to make a positive impact in your community.

Whatever your passion, explore your career path with KordaMentha.

Your opportunity

Applications are now open to join our Forensic Technology teams for the 2024/2025 vacationer intake.

Our forensic technology services encompass data capture and collection, digital information analysis and eDiscovery. Using cutting edge technology and rigorous forensic processes, we uncover, analyse and clarify the facts by blending and visualising data sets, driving commercially focussed decision making.

This is your opportunity to work alongside our experts on some of the highest-profile matters across the Asia-Pacific region. Learn how we advise clients on best practices at the onset of an investigation and how we employ efficient procedures to gather information in a manner that avoids spoilation, uncovers responsive data and preserves relevant evidence. Make a real impact as, together, we help clients mitigate risk, understand what happened, secure evidence and support internal, legal, regulatory and law enforcement enquiries.

Placements will run for either four or eight weeks over the summer from November 2024 to January 2025. We have opportunities across our various offices, so please indicate (from the listed options) which city you are interested in.

What you’ll be doing

As a vacationer in our forensic technology group, you’ll work as part of a diverse team and will learn the specialist skills and methodologies to become an expert in digital forensic and forensic discovery. While no two days will be the same, you can expect to:

• work in a high-tech forensic laboratory using cutting-edge equipment
• conduct forensic imaging of computers and other electronic devices (e.g. flash media, smartphones) to find and secure evidence
• conduct digital aspects of investigations alongside our expert investigators
• research new opportunities and assist with the preparation of proposals
• attend training courses to keep up to date with industry leading software
• attend events and other marketing activities

But it’s not all about work. You’ll be given a buddy to help you navigate office life as you settle in. We have regular catch ups with People and Culture to ensure you are getting the most out of your placement. We host regular events and activities, bringing together our close-knit team in a friendly and relaxed environment so you can get to know the people behind the professionals.

About you

You will be a student in your penultimate year of study and will have: 

• an IT, computer science or law degree with strong academic results.
• excellent analytical and technical skills, with an ability to think outside-the-box.
• strong written skills.
• great communication skills and enjoy working in a team.
• be available to work for 4 or 8 weeks between late November 2024 and late January 2025
• eligibility to live and work in Australia (Australian citizens and permanent residents only).

Applications

We have opportunities for our 2024-25 Vacation Program in Sydney.  Applications close on Sunday 7th April 2024.