Job Description

About the Vacationer program

• For students in their second-last year of study in 2026
• Real work from the start so you can make an impact and learn straightaway
• Start work in November 2026 (typically, some teams have a slightly different schedule) with a 3-8 week role.

One program. Many specialisations.

We have teams who can work on just about any challenge, from tax compliance and business reporting to public policy improvements and cyber incidents and so much more. Vacationer roles are available across a huge variety of areas and we recruit across many degree types, including accounting, law, engineering, commerce, information technology, and business management, just to name a few. When you apply, you can select areas of work you’re interested in that align with your studies and interests.

Location of this job: nominate your KPMG office location during the application process.

What vacationers and graduates 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)

My IT degree gave me a great base, but the real learning has been on the job. The team has been incredibly supportive. (Tejal, 2023 vacationer and 2024 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 people leader 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.

Ready to apply?

Get started now with the 5-minute application form.

1. Complete your details
2. Select the vacationer program
3. Select which area/s you’d like to join (you can select multiple areas – no need to complete multiple application forms). If there is a specific team you'd like to apply to, copy and paste the team's name from our website ready to include in the application form.
4. Applying for Audit, Corporate Finance and Accounting: You may need CA eligibility. Use the CA ANZ checker and keep a screenshot for later.

We want everyone to feel confident in applying with us. During the application process, you’ll have the chance to tell us if you need any adjustment requests. If you need additional support before submitting your application, please contact our Talent Attraction Support Team now.