Technology and Digital Vacationer Program (Nov 2025)

<p><strong>Why choose Technology &amp; Digital as a vacationer?</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>Want to play a part in how technology shapes our world and the world of generations to come? Graduates across technology and digital areas are at the forefront of driving innovation and challenging the status-quo for organisations as they look for ways to harness new developments ethically, sustainably and with maximum efficiency to their customers. Depending on your team and specialisation, you'll deal with day-to-day challenges and big-picture problems facing organisations and society. From ethical hacking and AI to IT strategy development, cyber security, cloud implementation and much more, a graduate role in a digital or tech team will see you set for a career with a big impact for the long term.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Location of this job:</strong> nominate your KPMG office location during the application process.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>What your day as a KPMG vacationer could look like</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>You’ll be part of a team of both experienced and early-career professionals who work on solving problems. The client (they could be an international company, a local charity, a small business) brings us a challenge and we create a team and a plan to help solve it.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>The work itself is varied depending on your team and the client, so expect to build knowledge of several industries and businesses. You might be researching and gathering information, critically assessing financial statements to understand if the information is correct, liaising with clients to understand decisions or challenges they face, working with your team to develop an audit opinion, or implement new compliance software.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>About the vacationer program</strong>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>For students in their second last year of study in 2025&nbsp;</li><li>Start work in November 2025 (typically, some teams have a slightly different schedule) with a full-time job for 3-8 weeks to learn real world skills during your vacation period.&nbsp;</li><li>Real work from the start so you can make an impact and learn straightaway.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Opportunities to move directly into our graduate program: a one-year program after you graduate with targeted learning, support and development.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>What graduates say</strong>&nbsp;</p><p><i>My managers have had clear conversations with me about what the expectations are to be able to progress, like cementing a certain skill and that guidance has led me to where I am today.</i> (Michaela, 2015 vacationer now Manager)&nbsp;</p><p><i>Whether it’s a client or other people around the office, I enjoy getting to know other people from all walks of life. (Tim, 2023 graduate)</i>&nbsp;</p><p><i>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)</i>&nbsp;</p><p><i>It’s been such a caring environment, and no matter how junior or senior someone is, they are always willing to help you out. (Jordan, 2024 graduate)</i>&nbsp;</p><p><i>Learning about the workings of the world and having the tools and skills to develop viable solutions for all sorts of problems is why I love my job. (Kanwal, 2023 graduate)</i>&nbsp;</p><p><i>I already get to work directly with company CFOs and management to help with accounting practices. (Andrew, 2023 graduate)</i>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Big things on offer</strong>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Direct support</strong>: you’ll have a dedicated Performance Development Manager focussed on helping you grow professionally.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Skills and career development</strong>: apply your knowledge to real world problems with a supportive and experienced team around you, plus structured regular learning sessions to strengthen your skills.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>A firm with true commitment to wellbeing, diversity and community</strong>: our progress on 21 public commitments is tracked regularly in our <a href="https://kpmg.com/au/en/home/about/sustainability-impact-plan.html">Impa… Plan</a>, such as our gender pay gap, indigenous inclusion, mental health, learning and more&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Employee discounts</strong>: at 100s of stores (like JB HiFi, Woolworths, Airbnb and more) with our SmartSpend app.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Build your network, friendships and interests</strong>: clubs for a variety of interests from running to books, cooking, badminton, video games and so much more.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><strong>About KPMG</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>In short, we’re the Australian arm of a global network of professional firms providing a full range of services to organisations across a wide range of industries, government, and not-for-profit sectors. We have deep expertise in audit and assurance, tax and advisory. &nbsp;</p><p><strong>Ready to apply?</strong>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Get started now with the 5-minute application form.&nbsp;</li><li>Complete your details&nbsp;</li><li>Select which area you’d like to join – this pathway you’ve just read about is called ‘Engineering, Digital and Technology’.&nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;If you’re eligible, you’ll receive our online testing information. Interviews are conducted in person across May.&nbsp;</li></ul><p>During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact our <a href="mailto:gradrecruiting@kpmg.com.au?subject=KPMG%20Student%20Program%20Ap… Attraction Team</a> - email: gradrecruiting@kpmg.com.au  &nbsp;</p>