Expression of Interest - 2027/2028 Vacation Program

Grant Thornton Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship

Structured learning program

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Grant Thornton Australia is offering a 2027/2028 Vacation Program for students seeking real insight into professional life. Over 4 to 8 weeks, participants gain hands-on experience across accounting, tax and advisory, supporting a range of complex clients while translating studies into practical work.

From day one, you will receive mentorship, exposure to client challenges, and a structured learning program designed to develop technical skills and commercial acumen.

Qualifications

• Penultimate or final year of undergraduate or postgraduate studies.

Responsibilities

• Support across Audit & Assurance, Private Enterprise, Financial Advisory, Tax, Data Analytics and ESG as part of the Vacation Program.
• Receive mentoring and on-the-job feedback as you complete a structured learning program.

Education

Undergraduate or postgraduate studies

Job description

Expression of Interest - 2027/2028 Vacation Program

Shape your future. Ignite your potential.

At Grant Thornton, we’re committed to shaping better futures - starting with yours.

Our Vacation Program is designed for students who want real insight into professional life and a meaningful start to their career. Over 4 to 8 weeks, you will gain hands‑on experience working with teams across accounting, tax and advisory, supporting a wide range of complex and dynamic clients. It is an opportunity to see how your studies translate into real work and what life as a graduate at Grant Thornton could look like.

From day one, you will be supported through meaningful work, genuine mentorship and a culture that values what makes you different. You will gain exposure to real client challenges, develop practical skills and build confidence in a professional environment.

This is more than an internship. It is a chance to explore your potential, build capability and take the first step towards a career that feels truly remarkable.

What we offer you:

• A full-time, paid opportunity to gain work experience over your university break
• Exposure to real client work and projects with a social/community impact
• A plethora social and networking opportunities
• Receive mentoring and regular on-the-job feedback from your assigned buddy and coaching manager
• A structured learning program to support the development of your technical skills and commercial acumen

Best of all, a successful vacationer experience could also fast-track you to a graduate offer!

Your opportunity

We have vacation program opportunities available across the following service lines:

• Audit & Assurance
• Private Enterprise
• Financial Advisory (including Corporate Finance, Restructuring Advisory and Forensics)
• Tax (including Corporate Tax and Specialist Tax)
• Data Analytics
• ESG

Please note: Service line opportunities offered may vary between office locations and opportunities in certain teams may be restricted by CA eligibility.

To be eligible for our 2027/2028 Vacation Program, you must be:

• In your penultimate or final year of your undergraduate or postgraduate studies; and
• An Australian or New Zealand Citizen, a Permanent Resident of Australia or a visa-holder (subject to some conditions).

International students and graduates

To be eligible to apply, you will need to demonstrate that you have full time working rights within Australia at the time of your application. We recommend you review our international student and graduate eligibility information prior to starting your application.

Please note: Grant Thornton Australia will not sponsor students or graduates for the purposes of residency. Successful candidates will be required, as a condition of their employment, to maintain a current visa or where relevant, to independently apply for and obtain permanent residency.