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3.8
  • > 100,000 employees

PwC Australia Graduate Programs & Internships

  • Accounting & Advisory

At PwC Australia, we tackle some of the most significant issues currently challenging Australia. Our work can be as diverse as tackling climate change, creating a culture of gender diversity in STEM or helping to future-proof ASX-listed companies. Our passionate people come together with technology and clients to create impact and make change. 

With us, you’ll join a collaborative, innovative and forever evolving community that delivers quality services across Assurance, Advisory and Tax & Legal. With a global network spanning 158 countries, you’ll be surrounded by tech and innovation, and belong to a community that thrives on turning ideas into reality. 

We hire people from all degrees, including science, technology, engineering, maths, medicine, arts, business, communications, psychology, and law – just to name a few. The type of work we do is so diverse, but what binds us together is creative problem solving. It’s all about how you approach an issue and how you collaborate with your team members to find a solution. 

We're committed to diversity, inclusion, wellbeing and corporate sustainability. And we empower our people through upskilling, flexible working and pursuing their passions.

Our Early Career Programs 

Graduate Program 

If you’re in your final year of study or have completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, our Graduate Program offers you full-time placement. Accelerate your career by tackling challenges with some of the largest organisations within Australia alongside plenty of support from our own experts.

Applications for this program generally open in February, to start with us the following year. 

Vacationer Program 

Our Vacation Program is open to students in their second last year of university. This seven-week internship is an opportunity to gain industry experience and a potential fast track into our Graduate Program. With market-leading industry experience and world-class learning, a summer spent with us can set you up for an exciting future inside or outside our walls. 

Applications for this program generally open in February, to start with us at the end of the same year.

Trainee Program 

Our Trainee Program offers paid work experience while you complete your degree. You'll join us four days a week (with full-time pay!) while you study part-time for two (2) years. You will take a break from full-time work to complete your degree!

 It’s open to students in their last year of high school; university students in their first year of a three-year single degree; or university students in their second year of a four-year double degree.

Applications for this program generally open in February, to start with us the following year.

We want you to succeed, so we invest in your development to help you grow with us.

Head to pwc.com.au/earlycareers to find out more! 

Recruitment Process

The Hiring Process

Online Application

Prepare to apply for our programs by finding where your skills fit and familiarising yourself with how we hire.

All applications will be reviewed. All candidates that meet our eligibility criteria are progressed through to the online testing and digital interview stage.

Please note: we only accept one application per person.

Online testing and Digital interview 

This is the stage where we get to know you better and you to learn a little more about yourself!  

  • Online testing - You’ll be required to complete a series of online assessments that measure your behaviours and cognitive skills. You have 48 hours to complete this and shouldn’t take longer than half an hour of your time.
  • Digital interview – You’ll be required to complete a digital interview where you’ll be asked two questions to help us understand you a little more. This won’t take more than five minutes of your time.

Team Preference Selection 

Once you’ve completed your online testing and digital interview, you'll receive an email where you'll have the chance to select two team preferences based on the Business Area you've applied for. This preference will be based on what most closely aligns with your skills, passions and interests.

Assessment Centres

Put your problem-solving skills to the test. Show us how you work and how your skills align with your preferred team (based on your preference selection from the application process).

  • Morning Session: Case Study
    As a part of a group, you’ll complete a case study assessment mirroring the kind of work you may be doing here.
  • Afternoon Session: Interview
    The last step on your application journey is an individual interview with a senior and junior colleague from the team member you’re interviewing for. This is our chance to learn more about you, and your chance to learn more about your future team.

Offer

Congrats - you made it! When you’re invited to join us, you’ll receive a verbal offer followed by a written offer within the same week. 

Remuneration & Career Growth

We offer a salary that is competitive with industry standards. As an entry-level employee, it’s all about gaining experience to start but once you ascend to more senior positions, you’ll have further opportunities to be rewarded for your performance through salary increases, bonuses and other incentive schemes.

Benefits include discounts on everything from phone plans to gym memberships, study support, and overseas secondments. Some of the best perks are a flexible work culture, dressing for your day and free coffee. Did we mention wellness and lifestyle credits you can use? Yes please! 

Graduate Reviews

Overall Score
3.8
Overall score based on 370 reviews
They Score Best in…
8.5
Office Work Environment
8.3
Diversity
7.9
Culture
7.9
Management
What Graduates Say About Them
  • The people here are all genuine and open... I enjoy working in a high-performing environment where I feel that my skills are developing every day.
  • The support and growth opportunities from the team of individuals with different experiences.
  • From the day I started, I felt incredibly welcomed and supportive. No matter how high up in the company someone was they still would give me the time to help me with any questions I had. My team made work fun and enjoyable.
  • The office itself is great, especially the access to the cafe where free warm drinks are available before 12. The company has a flexible 'dress for your day' dress code, so people can often come in relaxing clothing, although many still prefer business wear
  • Our managers are highly accessible and make excellent mentors.
  • The working hours can be quite demanding
  • I think everyone, not just PwC, would like to be paid more for what they do and when compared with other graduate roles we are paid to a similar standard.
  • Time in grade is the main driver for promotion.
  • The pressure at times to meet deadlines that may not necessarily be that realistic and the billable hour demands.
  • There should be more formal training programs for technical skills here.

Jobs & Opportunities

Locations With Jobs & Opportunities
  • Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth
Hiring candidates with qualifications in
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Business & Management
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Creative Arts
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Engineering & Mathematics
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Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences
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IT & Computer Science
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Law, Legal Studies & Justice
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Medical & Health Sciences
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Property & Built Environment
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Sciences
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Teaching & Education

Graduate Success Stories


  • Graduate stories

Stacey Kent

Consultant (Financial Advisory – Corporate Tax) at PwC Australia

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) at The University of Western Australia (UWA)

  • Graduate stories

Susanna Su

Lawyer at PwC Australia

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) at Australian National University (ANU)


A Day In The Life Of


  • Day in the life

Thomas Nguyen

Financial Crime & Forensic Services, Risk Consulting at PwC Australia

  • Day in the life

Yasmine Gill

Senior Associate at PwC Australia