Cyber Graduate Program (Feb 2026)

McGrathNicol is a specialist advisory and restructuring firm, helping businesses improve performance, manage risk, and achieve stability and growth. 

Our Cyber team specialise in working with clients to proactively manage technology and information security risks. We help set governance strategies, design frameworks and respond to time critical cyber and privacy related matters. As a Graduate, you will be exposed to all aspects of our cyber services such as:

(1) Cyber Risk – Providing expert advice that extends beyond the theory, and working to roadmap, design and deliver practical initiatives that build ongoing security capability in organisations;

(2) Digital Forensic – Conducting forensic imaging of computers, mobiles and technology to preserve, collect and analyse as part of a detailed forensic process for disputes and investigations;

(3) eDiscovery – Handling critical and sensitive data in legal proceedings, including data collection, preservation and processing large file sets;

(4) Incident Handling and Response – Experience incident response and crisis management in high paced environments, to effectively resolve cyber incidents and implement improvements for the future; and

(5) Information Security – Challenging your technical and written skills in penetration testing and vulnerability management, security risk assessments and developing fundamental security initiatives to clients.

What we offer you

• We offer a unique opportunity to work closely with senior staff and Partners, learning and gaining valuable insights from some of the best in the industry. You will also have a Buddy, Counselling Manager and Counselling Partner dedicated to supporting and investing in you from day one.
• Our people are passionate, driven, inclusive and collaborative. Continuous development is engrained in our culture and we have robust development and reward frameworks to support performance and progression, including tailored formal training throughout your career to complement real-time coaching and feedback.
• Our Graduate Development Program is expertly designed to provide you with the technical knowledge and professional skills you need to launch your career at McGrathNicol. Over the course of your first 12 months, you will build a deep understanding of the firm and develop strong relationships with your national graduate cohort through a mix of online and in-person sessions, including key intensive 'grad camp' events throughout the year.
• We work and celebrate as a team. Build connections by working across our services, attending regular social events and participating in firm-organised charity days, retreats and wellbeing initiatives.

Who you are

• either an Australian / New Zealand Citizen or Australian Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application (except for our Canberra office, for which you must be an Australian Citizen);
• in your final year of (or recently graduated with) a STEM or Information Technology / Cyber related degree; and
• available to commence full-time work in February 2026.

Interested? 

Pre-register now to get notified when the opportunity is open. If you would like further information, please contact our national HR team.