Program Overview

Shape your future and ignite your potential with Grant Thornton’s Vacation Program, a 4 to 6‑week paid chance designed for students seeking real insight into professional life. You will work with teams across accounting, tax, and advisory to support a wide range of complex, agile clients, gaining practical skills and confidence in a professional workplace.

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 and community impact
A plethora of social and networking opportunities
Mentoring and regular on‑the‑job feedback from an assigned buddy and coaching manager
A structured learning program to develop your technical skills and commercial acumen
A successful vacationer experience could fast‑track you to a graduate offer

Your chance

The program is available across the following service lines:
Audit & Assurance
Private Enterprise
Tax (including Corporate Tax and Specialist Tax)

Eligibility
Be in your penultimate or final year of undergraduate or postgraduate studies
Hold a Student Visa (Subclass 500)



or Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)

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

Steps to starting your career at Grant Thornton
Get to know us
Apply online
Complete our online testing – the Grant Thornton Strength Assessment
Complete the video interview
Attend an assessment centre and/or interview

Inclusivity and Accessibility

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for all, including students with disabilities or who identify as neurodiverse. If you require adaptations, please contact our Early Careers team at

Flexible Working Options

We provide a range of flexible working options, including adjusted work hours, part‑time roles, hybrid working, and a 9‑day fortnight with no salary reduction.
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📌 2026/2027 Vacation Program International Students Melbourne
🏢 Grant Thornton Australia
📍 Melbourne