Vacation Program – Cyber

BDO; Canberra; On-site; AUD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Buddy support

Networking events

Innovation Challenge

Skills development

Health benefits

Discounts

Job summary

BDO in Australia invites you to join our Cyber team as a Vacationer in January 2027. This 4-week, full-time paid program introduces you to cyber consulting, governance, risk and advisory services, with a focus on understanding cyber risks and business decisions.

You’ll work alongside mentors, participate in an Innovation Challenge and develop essential technical and professional skills. Eligibility includes studying Accounting, Business, Commerce, Finance or related disciplines in your

Qualifications

• Currently studying a relevant degree and in penultimate or final year.
• Intended to start January 2027; intake timing may vary by location.
• Interest in cyber consulting, governance, risk and advisory services.

Skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Advisory work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Commerce, Finance or related discipline

Job description

We’re BDO, a global professional services firm connected to local markets. Our people work together to provide specialist expertise, helping businesses achieve their goals.

We inspire others, to go further. We create together, to reach higher. We build trust, to lead purposefully.

Whether you’re building your future or starting your career with us, you won’t do it alone. From creating solutions for our clients to building careers for our people, we shape what matters, and that’s where you come in.

About the Role

Join BDO as a Vacationer in our Cyber team in January 2027!

Cyber sits at the intersection of technology, risk and business.

At BDO, our Cyber team helps organisations understand and manage cyber risks, strengthen governance and build resilience in an increasingly digital world.

While you’ll develop an understanding of cyber security concepts and frameworks, this is primarily a consulting and advisory role. The focus is on helping organisations assess cyber risks, improve security capability, meet regulatory requirements and make informed business decisions.

You could find yourself helping:

• An organisation understand cyber risks that could impact customers, operations or reputation
• A leadership team make informed decisions about cyber security investments
• A client strengthen governance and compliance frameworks
• A business improve its cyber security capability and resilience
• An organisation respond to changing regulatory and security requirements

Because cyber incidents can lead to financial loss, operational disruption and reputational damage, organisations rely on Cyber professionals to help them understand risks, prioritise actions and strengthen their security posture.

This role is best suited to students who are interested in the relationship between technology, risk and business, and who enjoy problem‑solving, stakeholder engagement and advisory work.

Please note:

This role is focused on cyber consulting, governance, risk and advisory services. It is not a software development, engineering or highly technical cyber security role.

About the Vacation Program

This is more than just work experience. Our 4-week, full-time paid program offers:

• Support from your buddy and manager
• Networking and social activities
• The chance to work with your Vacationer cohort on an Innovation Challenge
• Opportunities to develop your technical and essential skills
• Benefits including healthy snacks and dress for your day
• Insights into the career paths at BDO, and the possibility of a graduate offer at the end of the program.

To be eligible for our Vacation Program, you must be:

• Studying a degree in Accounting, Business, Commerce, Finance or a related discipline
• In your penultimate or final year of your undergraduate or postgraduate studies
• Available to start in January 2027! (intake timing may vary by location).

Applications close 11:45pm Sunday, 16 August 2026 AEST.

Why BDO?

Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market‑leading professional services firm. Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.

Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.

We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.

Participate in fitness challenges, join the BDO run club, or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym, and wellness facilities via our BWell program.

Access financial benefits from travel perks, retail discounts, vehicle financing support, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.

Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include cultural and religious leave, paid leave for fertility and IVF treatments, blood donor leave, enhanced family support, plus options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.

With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide extensive technical training, dedicated leadership development programs, professional memberships, subscriptions and more.

Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive).

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026 by Diversity Council of Australia and a 2024-2025 Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

BDO is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview process, we encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition team at ***************@bdo.com.au.