2023/2024 KPMG Vacation Program

Passionate? Curious? Innovative? Join the club! Start achieving your career goals through the KPMG vacation program.  

KPMG Australia is part of a global network providing extensive services across a wide range of industries and sectors. Our people collaborate, share their expertise and create innovation as we partner with clients to solve complex challenges, empower change, drive disruption and growth. We look for talented people with the potential to make an extraordinary difference for our clients, our firm and our communities. 

Your opportunity  

The KPMG vacation program is 4–8-week full-time program, open to students in the second last year of their degree.  

Through our program, you will:  

• Be immersed in day-to-day life at KPMG. You’ll learn about the work we do and how you can make an impact 
• Have the dedicated support of a buddy and performance development manager  
• Have access to learning through face-to-face workshops and online platforms  
• Gain real world experience before you graduate and potentially secure a graduate role at the end of the program!  

About you 

At KPMG, we believe diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients and communities. We look for people who align to our values, who are resilient, progressive thinkers who can bring a fresh perspective and communicate their ideas with passion. 

To be eligible for our vacation program you need to be in your penultimate (second last) year of study and be graduating in 2024.  

Where could your degree take you?   

We're interested in you and your unique experiences and perspectives, not just your academic record or qualification. Regardless of your background, we’re dedicated to helping you grow your career and thrive with us.  

We have vacationer opportunities available across our different career pathways:  

• Data and digital: Apply creative and innovative thinking while working with some of the latest innovations and technologies in data science and create actionable insights. 
• Finance and accounting: Use automation to streamline financial reporting or identify acquisition opportunities and be involved in planning a client’s finance division structure. 
• Audit: Use automation to streamline financial reporting or add value beyond the financial statement audit by providing assurance over other business drivers such as governance, risk, internal controls and KPIs. 
• Tax: Use methodical problem-solving and analytical thinking to provide tax advice to clients. 
• Risk and legal: Dig into model data to predict event likelihood, use forensic technology to identify risks in supply chains. 
• Advisory and business operations: Join our specialised teams that encourage our clients to thrive by thinking outside the box. 
• Technology and engineering: Use your tech skills and knowledge to benefit communities, like assessing solar farms or tracking koala movements. 

Next steps 

• Applications open on 14 August 2023 
• Applications close on 3 September 2023 

To start your application, simply complete the online application form and submit your CV. If eligible, you will be asked to our complete online assessments, and if successful you’ll be invited to attend an interview. 

About us 

KPMG is one of the most trusted and respected global professional services firms. We partner with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change, drive disruption, and enable growth.  

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture. 

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more. 

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact Talent Support Team - Email: [email protected]

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.