KPMG Australia Graduate Programs & Internships

What it does: KPMG is one of the ‘Big Four’ professional services firms. They provide audit, tax and advisory services to organisations across a wide range of industries, government and not-for-profit sectors.

Staff stats: KPMG operates in 143 countries and have more than 273,000 people working in offices around the world. In Australia, they have approximately 10,000 people, including over 600 partners, located in 14 offices around the country.

The good bits: KPMG's Graduate Program offers an excellent learning and development pathway that supports you with ongoing training, structured development programs and dedicated mentors from one of three flexible working hubs – home, office or client. They also offer a Vacationer program for students in their penultimate year and a Foundations program for students in their pre-penultimate years.

The not-so-good bits: Whilst the well-being of their people is the number one priority, the hours can sometimes be longer in busy periods but during those times the entire team works together as one collaborative group and support each other. Outside of busy periods, this is balanced out by taking the time to celebrate achievements as a team.

Hiring grads with degrees in all disciplines

About KPMG

We’re a global network of professional firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services across a wide range of industries, government and not-for-profit sectors. We provide a full range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of the mid-sized, fast-growing and family-owned businesses.

At KPMG Australia, we work with organisations across the nation’s industrial, governmental, and not-for-profit landscapes. We help our clients to solve complex challenges, optimise opportunities, steer change and accelerate sustainable growth. Our service areas include Audit & Assurance, Consulting, Tax & Legal, Enterprise, Deal Advisory & Infrastructure, KPMG Futures and Business Services. 

Student and Graduate Programs

Whether you’re ready to start your first permanent role or are still studying and want to gain experience through a vacation program, you can start achieving your career goals with us. 

The KPMG Graduate Program

Our Graduate Program is a permanent development program open to final-year students and recent graduates. 

The work you can do with us is diverse, so we look for people from a broad range of degree disciplines, skills, abilities, and backgrounds to represent the communities we work with. You’ll join a multi-disciplinary team and work with our diverse clients to help them solve complex issues that will stretch your thinking and challenge you every day.

Joining as a grad, typically you’ll start in February and kick off with a graduate-specific induction to welcome you and get you up to speed quickly. Our program is underpinned by continuous learning which starts from day one with the tools you need to build your business acumen and start doing work that matters. You’ll also have the dedicated support of a Performance Development Manager (PDM) and Buddy throughout your career with us.  

We have graduate roles available nationally in both metro and regional areas. From Melbourne to Darwin, Sydney to Townsville, Perth to Wollongong and beyond. 

The KPMG Vacation Program

Open to both undergraduates and postgraduates in the penultimate year of their degree, our Vacation Program is a 4–8-week full-time work experience program where you will gain insights into day-to-day life here - helping you to decide if you’d like to grow your career with us. 

At the end of the program, you may receive an offer to join us as part of our Graduate Program the following year.

Through our Vacation Learning Pathway, you’ll learn about the work we do and understand how you can make a difference with our clients, colleagues, and communities. You’ll take part in learning through face-to-face workshops and online platforms, and you’ll be mentored by a Performance Development Manager (PDM) and Buddy who will support you throughout the program.

As well as gaining real-world experience before you graduate, you’ll have the chance to build strong relationships and connect with your peers through different activities during your time with us.

We have vacationer roles available nationally in both metro and regional areas. From Melbourne to Darwin, Sydney to Townsville, Perth to Wollongong and beyond. 

Other programs

KPMG Foundations Program 

Our Foundations Program allows you to explore the endless career possibilities offered at KPMG. This short 1.5 day program is designed to provide you with the knowledge to make the right career choices. 

You’ll take part in workshops that will help you build key skills you’ll need to start your career, like networking, interviewing and presenting yourself in-person and online. You’ll also learn from experts from across our services about the work they do and hear from our current graduates. Students in their pre-penultimate year completing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree are eligible to apply to join KPMG Australia's Foundations Program.

If you’re interested in attending Foundations in our Canberra office, you will need hold Australian Citizenship to be eligible.

Applications are currently closed. Check back soon for updates! 

KPMG Women in Tech Insights Program 

Our Women in Tech Insights program is aimed primarily at women who are interested in learning about a career in Technology at KPMG. 

During this three-day program, you’ll connect with inspirational women from our Technology teams, build your professional skills, and explore the range of career opportunities available in one of our fastest growing areas. The program is packed with practical takeaways and valuable insights - from tackling problems with design thinking to effectively navigating case studies and interviews. 

You’ll get an insider’s view into our different tech teams, our technology services, and the technologies we’re using – such as artificial intelligence, Cloud technology and machine learning. You’ll meet with our current grads and learn about their career journeys and what a typical day looks like for them at KPMG.   

Our Women in Tech Insights Program is open to people from any degree discipline who are curious to learn and motivated to work in this expanding and dynamic field. 

To be eligible, you’ll be in your first year at university (or second year if you’re on a 4-year course) and able to attend the program for the full three-days. 

Applications are currently closed. Check back soon for updates! 

Career Pathways 

To help you decide where you fit, our graduate and vacationer roles are grouped into four pathways. Each of our specialised business areas and teams sit within these pathways and can align to your interests and qualification type. Explore our different pathways below:

Audit, Finance and Assurance

It’s not just about the numbers. Use automation to audit and streamline financial reporting or identify acquisition opportunities and be involved in planning a client’s finance division structure.

This area is for you if you’ve studied accounting, actuarial studies or finance, but we are also looking for graduates who have studied environmental studies and data engineering.

Technology, Digital and Engineering

How can we build for better? Problem-solving to benefit communities could see you identifying hacking weaknesses, advising on the reliability of assets, or assessing solar farms. If you’ve studied information systems, computer science, engineering, commerce, economics, data science or business management, this could be the pathway for you.

Business, Consulting and Risk

Assess the problem and draw on expert knowledge across almost any area to develop the solution. It’s supply chain, customer experience, human rights, policy reform, project management and everything in between that organisations need in order to thrive. Just as the services in this pathway are broad, so too are the degree types we’re looking for. You could have a qualification in management, computer science, economics, human resources, information systems, behavioural science, accounting, communication or environmental studies, among many others.

Tax & Legal

Legal advice that understands business and clear and compliant tax services are both key to helping clients thrive in a complex and fast-paced world with high scrutiny on tax decisions. These teams are looking for graduates with accounting, business, management and law degrees.

Who are we looking for? 

We don’t just look at your academic record or qualification, we also want to know about you. Diversity of experience, background and viewpoints are a key part of a safe and healthy work environment, and central to KPMG’s values.

We look for enthusiasm, a willingness to try new things, resilience, and thinkers who can bring a fresh perspective and communicate their ideas with passion. So, if you love to learn, have a curious mindset, and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

At KPMG, we’ll help you thrive through a range of benefits designed to help you move forward in life as well as your career. 

• Workplace flexibility - Accredited as a family-friendly workplace thanks to our equal opportunity policies. 
• Eclipse Learning Academy - A dedicated offering of market-leading learning experiences that develop professional skills, leadership skills and skills for growth. Focussed on developing critical, future-focussed skills for growth and innovation, as well as career success. The Academy’s courses is in addition to our structured learning pathways. 
• Gender equity - We’re committed to gender equity and creating an inclusive and equitable culture for all, and in November 2023, we introduced our Gender Equity Action Plan to accelerate our work in gender equity, We strive for a 40:40:2 gender balance in partnership – 40% men, 40% women and 20% any gender (which can include men, women and non-binary people). 
• Perks and discounts - Enjoy savings on home and professional services, entertainment, cars, white goods, travel, dining, accommodation and more.
• Competitive salaries - Opportunity to accelerate your career growth. Have transparency around future career path, with a strong recognition and reward culture.
• Mental health program - Grounded in a culture of trust, we’re proud of our equitable and inclusive workplace that prioritises the mental health and well-being of everyone at KPMG. Some of the ways we support our people include, access to the Employee Assistance Program or connecting confidentially with a colleague who has peer support accreditation.
• Parental leave - We offer 26 weeks of flexible paid parental leave regardless of gender, with no tenure-based requirements.