First Nations Graduate Program (Feb 2027)

Dlssgeelong; Australia; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

EY Australia is inviting applications for its graduate program, with opportunities across Assurance, Consulting, EY Parthenon, and Tax. The First Nations Advisory practice draws on EY’s service lines to empower Indigenous communities and professionals.

We seek graduates from a range of degrees in 2026 or those who have graduated within the last 24 months. Apply online with your CV and transcript; eligibility includes Indigenous identification and a commitment to diversity and reconciliation.

Qualifications

• Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, or both.
• Be due to graduate from your degree in 2026, or have graduated within the past 24 months.
• All candidates must apply online with CV and academic transcript; contact [e-mail] if needed.

Job description

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

As you write your next chapter, what shape will it take?

Join us as a graduate and you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional career. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skills you need to stay relevant today and, in the future, all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.

As your career evolves, you might consider expressing an interest in being part of our national First Nations Advisory practice. This practice is drawn from, and operates across, all service lines of EY. We believe that our First Nations Advisory practice can play an important role in empowering First Nations people and their communities through meaningful impacts and support, ensuring they are included and recognised in that world.

We’re currently looking for students from a range of degrees across all of our service lines. You can find out more about our service lines and teams by visiting our careers pages:

• Assurance: ey.com/au/careers/assurance
• Consulting: ey.com/au/careers/consulting
• EY Parthenon: ey.com/au/careers/ey-parthenon
• Tax: ey.com/au/careers/tax

What we can offer you

• Accelerate your technical capabilities and transformative leadership skills with future-focused courses and development programs: ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
• Discover the various ways our benefits can cater to your needs, across wellness, financial wellbeing and leave: ey.com/au/benefits
• Develop your own personal purpose and help us create a positive ripple effect on our teams, our business, clients and society: ey.com/en_au/about-us/corporate-responsibility

Eligibility

This role requires you to:

• Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, or both.
• Be due to graduate from your degree in 2026. Or if you have already completed your studies, you have graduated within the past 24 months at the time of application.

What you can expect

• All candidates are required to submit an online application attaching their passport (or alternative ID), CV and academic transcript. If you are unable to do this due to accessibility, email our First Nations Recruitment team for a confidential discussion: [e-mail]
• Once we review your application, you may be invited to an interview or Recruitment Day. We’ll guide you through this process with as much or as little support as you need

We recommend applying early as we will be recruiting on an ongoing basis, and positions will close once filled.

Please note that it can take up to six weeks to hear from us as we have a rigorous recruitment process in place for our student program roles.

Apply now - We’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We are seeking applications for this role from candidates who identify as being from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent pursuant to the exemption under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (ADA) granted by Anti-Discrimination NSW to EY.

DE&I are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We hold a collective commitment to continue to drive an environment where all differences are valued, practices are equitable, and everyone experiences a sense of belonging — where people are inspired to team and lead inclusively in their interactions every day. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. Learn more: ey.com/en_au/careers/diversity-equity-inclusiveness

We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at [e-mail] or [phone] (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.