ESG & Sustainability Graduate Program - Rolling Intake 2027

Dlssgeelong; Australia; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Coaching and feedback from day one

Build your professional skills

Wellbeing, diversity and community

Employee discounts

Clubs, networks and connection

Job summary

KPMG Australia is offering a one-year graduate pathway in the Business, Consulting, Risk & ESG area. The program targets students in their final year of study in 2026 or recent graduates.

You will gain real client exposure from day one, with targeted coaching and development, beginning work in February 2027 in a full-time, ongoing graduate role. You will work across teams including risk, climate and ESG, governance, and social impact, building analytical and advisory skills while contributing to

Qualifications

• Graduate or final year student in 2026 or recently graduated and not yet in professional work.
• One-year grow pathway with targeted coaching, support and development.
• Real client work from the start, so you can make an impact and learn straightaway.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing environmental or sustainability data to identify risks, opportunities or performance insights.
• Supporting climate-related risk assessments or transition planning.
• Contributing to social impact reviews, program evaluations or stakeholder engagement.
• Assisting with human rights or safeguarding assessments.
• Help develop or implement sustainability or ESG strategies.
• Reviewing governance frameworks, reporting processes or compliance requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Advisory skills

Communication

Education

Environmental Science or Environmental Management

Sustainability or Climate Science

Social Sciences (e.g., Human Geography, International Studies)

Public Policy or Development Studies

Engineering (Environmental, Chemical or related fields)

Business, Commerce or Economics with an interest in ESG

Law with an interest in human rights, governance or regulatory frameworks

Tools

MS Office

Job description

KPMG Australia is offering a one-year graduate pathway in the Business, Consulting, Risk & ESG area. The program targets students in their final year of study in 2026 or recent graduates.

You will gain real client exposure from day one, with targeted coaching and development, beginning work in February 2027 in a full-time, ongoing graduate role. You will work across teams including risk, climate and ESG, governance, and social impact, building analytical and advisory skills while contributing to