2022 / 2023 Adelaide: Graduate Program (Rolling Intake)

• Team up with the brightest mentors and leaders to further develop your skills and help your career take flight
• Access national development programs that excel your technical and leadership capability
• Join a community which welcomes your individuality, ideas, passion and drive.

BDO’s Graduate Program enables your career to take flight. You will be involved in meaningful client work, receiving support from your partners and team every step of the way. As a Graduate you will foster client relationships through developing strategic and innovative solutions for our clients.

Our graduates are extremely important to us, as we recognise their potential to become our firm’s future leaders. You will become part of an inclusive and supportive community from day one. We offer professional development and leadership programs as you progress your career, a collaborative culture, global career opportunities, and market-leading benefits, including true flexibility.

Hear from some of our graduates about their own career journeys and what it’s really like to work at BDO by viewing our employee stories.

Your Career Opportunity

As our business continues to grow, we have a range of positions available across our offices.

In Adelaide we currently have graduate opportunities in the teams outlined below. As part of your application process, we encourage you to select two teams so if your first preference is unavailable, we will consider your second preference. We’re really interested in you joining us and embarking on your career, therefore you will also be asked to select your preferred commencement date.

At BDO we offer flexibility across our student programs and understand you may wish to obtain real work experience while finishing university. Upon application you’ll be asked whether you are open to joining us in a part-time capacity prior to your Graduate cohort commencing for you to start learning about our culture and the interesting work we do in your chosen team. Please note, your availability for this does note effect your Graduate application.

Learn more about each team and your future career path by clicking through the links below.

• Audit
  • Eligible degrees: Business or Commerce (or similar), majoring in Accounting. All successful candidates must be CA eligible.
• Business Services
  • Eligible degrees: Business/Commerce or Business/Law
• Corporate Finance
  • Eligible degrees: Business/Commerce, STEM or Law
• Superannution
  • Eligible degrees: Business/Commerce or Business/Law

Apply Now: All applications close 11:59pm (AEST) Sunday, 03 April 2022

 What you need to succeed

• You are a student in your final year or have recently completed an eligible university degree for the teams you are applying for
• If you are interested in postgraduate studies, ensure you meet the eligibility requirements specified by the provider. i.e. Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ)
• We want you to be involved with our clients and real work from day one! You’ll bring confidence in your communication and interpersonal skills for BDO to continue in delivering excellence in client service
• Aptitude towards adaptability alongside being naturally inquisitive to position BDO strongly for the future

Why BDO?

As a firm, we embrace an inclusive culture and value every individual's difference and unique perspective. We are proud to be named an Inclusive Employer for 2021-2022 by Diversity Council Australia. Our future leaders are important to us, and we are proud to be recognised as a Top Graduate Employer by the Australian Association of Graduate Employers, Grad Australia, and GradConnection in 2022.

We are committed to providing and supporting a culture where you have the ability to thrive. At BDO, we prioritise your health and wellbeing to enable you to achieve a balanced lifestyle while progressing your career.

To support each individual’s BDO experience, some of the benefits available include:

• Community Care Programs providing volunteering opportunities for you to give back to the community and to pursue your interests
• Additional leave such as cultural/religious leave, study leave, graduation leave and parental leave
• Financial support for eligible post-graduate qualifications, including course fees, textbooks and more
• Focus sessions and exam preparation when studying your Chartered Accountancy course
• Global and interstate secondment opportunities
• A suite of training and development to improve your skills and excel your career
• Corporate discounts for technology, travel, gym memberships, insurances and more
• Recognition and monetary reward programs
• Dress for your day and flexible working options
• Social club, events and networking opportunities.

What happens after you apply? 

• You will receive an email confirming receipt of your application
• Shortlisted applicants will be invited to complete an online video interview and psychometric testing
• Successful applicants will then be invited to attend an assessment centre or one on one interview no later than May 2022
• Offers will be made shortly after you complete your assessment centre process

For more details and key dates regarding the application process, please visit our student careers website.

Do you want to be part of our growth journey and build your career with BDO? Apply now to submit your application today.

Have further questions? Reach out to us at recruitment.australia@bdo.com.au.

We look forward to reviewing your application.