Business, Consulting & Risk Graduate Program - Rolling Intake (Feb 2027)

Dlssgeelong; Australia; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Coaching & feedback

Skills development

Wellbeing & diversity

Employee discounts

Clubs & networks

Job summary

KPMG Australia’s Graduate Program offers a one-year growth pathway with coaching, support, and development as you begin your career. You’ll work on real client projects from the start and gain exposure to multiple teams across Business, Consulting, Risk & ESG.

Start in February 2027 in a full-time, ongoing graduate role, with diverse assignments and strong learning opportunities to build consulting skills and professional confidence.

Qualifications

• For students in their final year of study in 2026 or recently graduated and not yet in professional work.
• A one-year grow pathway with targeted coaching, support and development as you begin your career.
• Real client work from the start, so you can make an impact and learn straightaway.

Responsibilities

• Work on a range of projects across Business, Consulting, Risk & ESG pathways.
• Gain exposure to diverse industries and client projects from day one.
• Contribute to governance, transformation and advisory initiatives to improve outcomes.

Job description

About rolling intake

We run two rounds of recruitment: main intake (now closed) and rolling intake. We aim to fill as many of our roles as possible through the main intake but, of course, things change and new roles come up. Applying to the rolling intake means your application will be reviewed as a suitable role comes up (and it does happen!).

This pathway would suit students from

• Commerce
• Business
• Management
• Accounting or Finance
• Economics
• Law
• Psychology / Behavioural Science
• Information Systems
• Public Policy
• Engineering (for technology, operations, transformation or risk teams)

The Work

Depending on the team, your work might include:

• Reviewing business processes and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Assessing governance frameworks, risk controls and compliance practicesHelping design or evaluate government programs and public services
• Mapping customer journeys or analysing operational data
• Supporting organisational change, stakeholder engagement or transformation projects
• Contributing to digital, technology or advisory initiatives that enable better outcomes

You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of industries and project types, helping you build strong consulting skills and a deep understanding of how organisations work.

Explore our teams

Explore the full list of teams hiring in this pathway on our website.

If you’re still considering your options, our Find Your Fit tool helps you quickly see which teams you could align to.

Location of this job

Nominate your preferred KPMG office location during the application process.

About the Graduate Program

• For students in their final year of study in 2026 or recently graduated and not yet in professional work.
• A one‑year grow pathway with targeted coaching, support and development as you begin your career.
• Real client work from the start, so you can make an impact and learn straightaway.
• Start work in February 2027 (some teams may start slightly earlier or later) in a full‑time, ongoing graduate role.

What our grads say

From day one I've been involved in real client work alongside a wonderful and friendly team who are more than happy to share their knowledge base and expertise with me. (Emily, 2024 graduate)

What I’ve found here is not just a career path but a place that aligns with my values and passion—something I might have missed if I hadn’t taken a chance on something new. (Arkie, 2024 vacationer and 2025 graduate)

One of the best parts of my journey has been the incredible graduate cohort I’m part of. We share tips, help each other with work‑related questions, and celebrate each other’s wins (Victoria, 2024 graduate)

Big things on offer

• Coaching and feedback from day one: Your performance development manager and broader team will help you build your skills with ongoing support.
• Build your professional skills: You’ve got the degree now learn how to apply it in real‑world situations with clients and teams.
• Wellbeing, diversity and community: We track our progress across 21 public commitments in our Impact Plan, including gender equity, Indigenous inclusion, mental health and learning.
• Employee discounts: Access hundreds of deals (JB Hi‑Fi, Woolworths, Airbnb and more) through our SmartSpend app.
• Clubs, networks and connection: Join communities for running, books, cooking, badminton, card games and more — or start your own.

How to apply

This ad represents teams in our Business, Consulting, Risk & ESG pathway, but we hire across a wide range of areas. Whether you already know the team you want to apply for or you’re still exploring, you’ll be able to select a pathway (the broad grouping of teams), a segment (such as audit, risk or cyber), KPMG Division or a specific team.

Not sure or open to something new? Choose No preference and we’ll match you to the teams that best fit your degree and interests.

Ready to apply?

Get started with the five‑minute application form. If you’re eligible, we’ll send you details about online assessments.

Need an adjustment? Let us know! We celebrate difference and want you included.

About KPMG

We’re the Australian arm of a global network of professional firms providing audit, tax and advisory services to organisations across private, government and not‑for‑profit sectors. We help clients navigate complexity, make confident decisions and create positive impact.