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Life at EY

Bring your thinking to a global stage

At EY, share your ideas with more than 400,000 colleagues around the world. Like you, each person brings a different point of view. We listen to and value each and every member of our team.

Create your future

With some of the largest clients and most interesting projects, both locally and globally, our dedication to development ensures you can achieve your aspirations. No matter what you want to become, make sure you give yourself the best start possible. We can help you to create your future by becoming a professional in a particular field or by giving you the opportunity to apply your key strengths to industries that you have a particular interest in.

Choose your adventure

Whether you’re at school or an undergraduate, we’ll help you discover what we offer and what you’re capable of. We offer a range of programs for students: Career Compass, Cadet, Game Changers Club, Vacationer, Co-operative and Graduate.

Busting the myth

Developing excellent relationships and delivering effective business solutions requires people from many different subject areas – not just accounting or commerce. Our people have a range of degrees, including human resources information systems, information technology, computer science, engineering, law, science, environmental studies, actuarial studies, economics, finance, maths, arts and psychology.

Be rewarded

We’ll reward you for your work and your commitment. Here are just some of the benefits you’ll enjoy during your first few years — and beyond:

• Learning:

Our commitment to lifelong learning means you’ll have access to EY Badges, to attain future-focused skills such as data visualisation, artificial intelligence, design thinking and inclusive intelligence. You will have access to our suite of classroom and virtual training sessions and learning maps that can be tailored to your career journey. We also offer support through further study from external learning organisations including Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand, Master’s Degrees and other certificates.

• Health and Wellbeing programmes:

myWELLBEING is EY’s wellbeing program, and our commitment to caring for our greatest assets: our people. We recognise that when our people feel well, they are able to bring the best version of themselves into the workplace, creating a positive work environment for everybody. We understand that there are many factors that contribute to our overall wellbeing, including our mental, physical and financial health, as well as our family and community contributions. Our wellbeing incentive provides financial support for you to invest in your wellbeing and help you achieve your wellbeing goals.

• Support Services:

You and members of your immediate family can access independent, confidential counselling free of charge from qualified counsellors. We offer wellbeing, financial and dietary coaching for you and your immediate family members along with an introductory legal consultation.

• Development:

Receiving real-time feedback, coaching, cutting-edge skills and insights is key to becoming the leader you want to be. That’s why we have LEAD, an innovative approach to guiding your career, development and performance.

• Benefits and corporate discounts:

You can take advantage of myPERKS, which offers you genuine discounts to a great range of popular retailers. You will also gain access to an online financial planning and education tool, which lets you build your personalised financial plan to help you reach your financial goals.

• Professional membership:

We’ll cover joining and annual membership fees for one professional body each year. This includes the Institute of Chartered Accountants or an equivalent body for qualified professionals.

• Study assistance:

We’ll help you meet the cost of approved external studies, which may include providing you with study and exam leave, financial assistance to cover all or part of your course fees and the cost of your study materials.

• EY Ripples:

Through EY Ripples, you will have the opportunity to participate in skilled volunteering. You could find yourself working alongside colleagues to help social impact entrepreneurs grow and scale their businesses, on projects that accelerate environment sustainability or as a mentor for college students.

• Flexibility:

We aim to create a work environment around the world that enables flexible working and supports the health and wellbeing of all our people. The office serves as one working location, not as the only one. By providing our people with current technology and encouraging more flexible working, we’re enabling them to work at the office, in transit, at home or from client sites. In the office, our physical spaces provide more informal working areas and meeting rooms so you can successfully collaborate and network.

• FLEXIleave:

You’ll have the opportunity to purchase up to six weeks extra leave. This provides you with more time for study, family or other personal pursuits.

• DE&I networks:

Our people are encouraged to join and participate in our network groups to expand your personal networks, exchange information and develop professional skills while connecting with leadership, peers, our communities and clients.

• myAPPLAUSE:

myAPPLAUSE is our way of showing appreciation and feeling appreciated through recognising the achievements of those around you.

• Workplace Giving:

Our workplace giving program offers a simple and cost-effective way for people to give pre-tax donations through their pay. We match all donations up to $5,000 per person and up to $385,000 in total annually and cover all administration costs.

• Parent and Carer platform:

You have access to Circle In – a platform offering practical tools, inspiring stories, supporting information and professional advice for parents and carers to help across all stages of their journey. We also have Pink Elephants and a support network for when the journey does not go to plan.

• Leave:

We offer many leave options including Flex, International Representation, Graduation, Continuity of Service, Jury Service, Leave Without Pay, Gender Affirmation, Transition Provisions and Domestic Violence. Your recruiter and interviewers can provide you with more information on the types of leave available.

• Community volunteering leave:

In addition to EY Ripples, each EY employee receives 1-day paid community volunteer leave annually to dedicate their time to a charity or community organisation of their choosing. You can use it as a full day, or incrementally over a period of time.

• Social Club:

The EY Social Club organises a range of activities, from sporting events to informal and formal social functions.

• Employee Insurances:

You have access to a fully subsidised Group Workplace scheme providing Group Life & Terminal Illness Insurances, Income Protection and Group Critical Illness (or Trauma) Cover.

• Dress for your day:

We’ve introduced Dress for Your Day, a dress code that further binds our unique culture of flexibility, authenticity and creativity. It means our people can now dress in a way that is appropriate for their work each day. Those with no external client meetings can choose smart casual dress, while those meeting with external clients may opt for more formal attire.

• Family leave:

We provide 26 weeks of paid parental leave, which can be taken flexibly by either parent during the 24 months after the child(ren)’s birth. There is no required service period to access the leave. This applies to stillborn birth, adoption, and surrogacy and can be taken as block leave or on a part-time basis. All family leave entitlements are inclusive of LGBTQ people, regardless of the gender of the Staff Member or their partner. This is on top of the Government’s paid parental leave provisions. We provide five days of paid leave for early pregnancy loss and fertility treatment. Along with leave for grandparents to take around the time of birth of adoption of a grandchild with further access to unpaid leave for up to 12 months.

Hear from our Students

First 60 days as a grad at EY (AU)

Hello, my name is Shrey, and I recently completed my Bachelor of Business major in Accounting from Western Sydney University. I’m currently working in the Financial Services Audit team at EY and wrapping up my last week working on an insurance engagement.

My initial week was quite straightforward, as I dedicated my time to engaging with success factors to enhance my theoretical knowledge. I also took advantage of networking opportunities by attending various EY events. A few weeks later, I had an opportunity to work on an engagement where I gained deeper knowledge about EY software, encountered new terminology, and learnt various methodologies used at EY.

One notable highlight I’d like to share is my recent opportunity to represent EY at a career fair. It was a full-circle moment for me, having once attended such events as an eager student with questions, and now having the privilege to represent EY.

Being a working professional in one of the Big 4 organisations is surprising in itself. EY’s commitment to diversity is evident, and the atmosphere is respectful and energising. Transitioning from a full-time student to a full-time working professional has been a significant change, but the welcoming nature within the organisation has made the transition smooth.

I’ve had the pleasure of meeting incredible individuals who have generously shared their guidance and knowledge and never tired of answering my numerous questions.

With profound gratitude, I extend my thanks to everyone who has helped in my growth and learning journey since joining.

Our Student Programs

Once you’ve finished high school, there are many programs that you can get involved in at EY to kick-start your career.

Whether your future lies in Assurance, Tax, Strategy and Transactions or Consulting, we’ll provide the learning, experiences and coaching you need to become a successful professional.

At EY, there is no one path for everyone. You’re encouraged to create a path that reflects your individual talents and aspirations. We’ll work with you to help you succeed professionally and personally. With EY you can influence the future of your career, the businesses you work with and even the world you live in.

Our supportive and inclusive culture enables students to make an impact before they even join us. We’ll help you develop the things you’re naturally good at and learn new skills for your career, too. Learn more about our student programs here.

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Career Compass Program

Are you looking for some advice on which direction to take your career?

Discover your direction with the EY Career Compass Program. This Program experience is designed to give you a first-hand experience of EY, so you can find out as much about us as possible about EY people, culture, how EY teams operate and provide services, and most importantly, how we can help you to build your future. Demonstrate that you’re a high achiever, and you may be invited to interview for the EY Vacationer Program.

How it works

During structured learning sessions (run over 1 – 2 days, depending on location), you’ll learn how to evaluate your career options to make smarter decisions for your future. You’ll network with EY professionals, and we’ll help you discover if a professional services organisation is the right track for you to take.

Eligibility

• You can apply to join the Career Compass Program if you’re in your first year of university.
• You need to be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian permanent resident to be eligible for this program.
• Due to client requirements in Canberra, we can only accept applications from Australian Citizens for student roles in Canberra.

EY Game Changer Club

You’ve chosen your degree and you’re committed to hitting the books, but do you get the feeling there’s more to studying than just understanding theory? What are the books not telling you? It’s never too early to start exploring which way to take your future.

You know there’s more to studying than just understanding theory. It’s never too early to look beyond the theory and start exploring how your skills could build into your future career. As a member of the EY Game Changers Club, you’ll be invited to attend events throughout the year and learn about the world today and beyond that you won’t get from a text book. You’ll network with business leaders and EY professionals who’ll share insights and stories about the decisions they’ve made in their careers.

Membership is limited so if you’re ready to be inspired, change the game today.

The Game Changers Club is offered in Canberra, Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane.

Eligibility

• You can apply to join the Game Changers Club if you’re in your first or second year of university.
• You need to be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian permanent resident to be eligible for this program.
• If you do not have a current University academic transcript at the time of application, please upload your high school results.

Click here to find out more about our programs and eligibility.

Vacationer Program

You want an internship that’s more than a line on a resume. You want an experience, a challenge and a launchpad for lifelong relationships and career growth. You can find that here.

Want to avoid competing with thousands of other students in your final year and secure a graduate position early on? Become a Vacationer and put yourself well ahead of your peers.

Throughout the program, you’ll hit the ground running with dedicated on-the-job training, coaching and technology onboarding. You’ll work alongside EY professionals on real clients – right now. You’ll get the opportunity to be immersed in EY culture, network with EY people, and experience the transformative work done for EY clients. Plus, the best bit is, if you impress us, we’ll offer you a permanent position after you graduate.

Eligibility

• You can apply to join the Vacationer Program in the penultimate year of your degree.
• You need to be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian permanent resident to be eligible for this program.
• Due to client requirements in Canberra, we can only accept applications from Australian Citizens for student roles in Canberra.
• Due to client requirements, we can only accept applications from Australian citizens for our Consulting Service line.

How it works

Preparation

You’ll need some basic skills to be successful in your Vacationer Program, so you’ll undertake induction. We’ll equip you with the essentials and help you rapidly develop your capabilities through a series of exercises – including talks and team-building sessions. You’ll then be ready for business, handling tasks similar to those we give to our first-year graduates.

Teaming

As part of a team, you’ll benefit from the knowledge and experience of established professionals. You’ll also gain exposure to a variety of clients and industry sectors. This will give you an insight into the business and a good understanding of life at EY.

Meeting leadership

As well as client work, you’ll have the opportunity to meet and perhaps shadow one of our senior team members. This will give you an idea of where your ambitions can take you. We’re looking to recruit future leaders through our Vacationer Program, so this is an opportunity to show us what you’re made of.

Feedback

You want your Vacationer Program to be a valuable and challenging experience. So do we, which is why we appoint a counsellor to provide regular feedback and guidance. Your counsellor will be your main point of contact during your time with us and will be responsible for helping you develop professionally and personally.

Relationships

You’ll make plenty of contacts and connections during your Vacationer Program. To help cement these relationships, we recommend you get involved in the many opportunities and events on offer. You might also choose to become an ambassador for EY upon your return to university.

Click here to find out more about our programs and eligibility.

Graduate Program

You’re ambitious. You’ve studied hard and you want to put your knowledge and skills to the test. If you’ve recently graduated, or are about to, become a graduate and set yourself up for a world of opportunities.

Where do you start if you want to change the world?

You start right here. Join us full-time as a graduate and we’ll help you achieve your career goals with continuous support, learning and experiences. We’ll propel you forward so you can start to build the future you want immediately. You’ll enjoy early responsibility, expand your network and build your skills. Just imagine the confidence you’ll gain through new experiences with leading clients in different industries. You’ll get to work with experienced professionals who’ll guide you to be your best. After all, we want to help you be the best you can be, because when you shine, we do too.

When to apply

You can apply to our Graduate Program in your final year of study or within 24 months after you finished university at the time of application.

EY welcomes international students to apply for the EY Graduate Program, however they must also meet the eligibility criteria that can be found on our website.

Graduate Development Program

Our 12-month graduate development program has been developed for graduates in all service lines, and is focused on connection, learning and celebration.

The program will provide you with the opportunity to network with your peers from other service lines and geographies. Running in parallel to your technical learning, you will develop leadership skills to become a successful graduate, and as you grow as a transformative leader.

We provide the experiences, learning and resources. You create the journey. The exceptional EY experience is yours to build.

Where will your degree take you?

EY clients rely on us to provide people with different backgrounds, and diverse viewpoints and skillsets when delivering effective business services. We hire students from a range of different subject backgrounds to ensure we can provide clients with fresh insight and analysis, helping organisations to manage risk, address issues and capitalise on opportunities. For more information, you are encouraged to speak to an EY representative at an upcoming event.

Click here to find out more about our programs and eligibility.

Culture & Values

Who we are People who demonstrate integrity, respect, teaming and inclusiveness. People with energy, enthusiasm and the courage to lead. People who build relationships based on doing the right thing.

Our purpose

At EY, our purpose is Building a better working world. The insights and quality services we provide help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Diversity, inclusiveness and your career

Your point of view matters and you deserve to feel included. We’re working to build a culture where you’re embraced for who you are. We want you to be empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. We solve the toughest challenges together by valuing our differences and teaming inclusively to build safety and trust. We want you to feel like you belong here because your uniqueness helps us to stand apart.

We welcome all people, no matter who they are or what their background is. Each of us is different, and when people feel valued for their differences, they feel part of something greater; they feel like they belong. That’s when creative ideas flow, igniting innovation and inspiring more effective solutions.

Corporate responsibility

We believe business can be a force for social good. Your unique knowledge, experience and business skills, amplified by our scale, can positively impact millions of lives. The ripples of change that you create will strengthen our communities and your career. From mentoring young people to develop the mindsets and skills they’ll need most to adapt and thrive, to helping impact entrepreneurs scale innovative business models for tackling inequality, at EY, you’ll have the chance to use your skills, knowledge and experience to address some of the biggest social challenges of our time.

Innovation driven careers

Innovation is changing the way we all live and work. Why not your career too? Work with emerging technologies. Pursue new opportunities. Reinvent yourself every day. Our culture of innovation at EY means embracing change in everything you do, from applying new technologies to making existing processes better. Your powerful ideas will unlock your full potential – and ours.

EY STEM App

The EY STEM App is an innovative gamified mobile app that aims to spark interest, inspire, and empower the next generation of girls into STEM subjects and careers. The free-to-use app is designed as an out-of-school learning tool and targets female students aged 13-18 years.

The app has over 450 activities that focus on STEM. It features topics focused on science, such as climate change or space exploration; technology, such as artificial intelligence, 3D printing and blockchain; the future of work and skills that may be required for future, yet-to-be-defined jobs; and inspirational stories of women in STEM. These activities map to transferrable skills in the OECD 21stcentury skills framework and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

With an incentivised learning model, girls earn points as they complete learning activities such as reading an article, interviewing members of their community, completing an experiment or watching a video. As they build up points, girls can redeem various rewards such as:

1. Digital vouchers to be spent across selected retailers
2. Mentoring workshops delivered by EY (topics include Future of Work, Day in the life of a Consultant and Women in Leadership)
3. Ability to pay it forward to a selected charity

Click here for further information about the app.

Following an extensive pilot to over 7,000 girls in India and the United States, the program is now being scaled to countries globally – including Australia and New Zealand, with the aim of reaching 100,000 girls in 2022.

Express your interest!

We are seeking interest from organisations that work directly with schools/teachers to facilitate girls’ participation. There is no cost to you, schools or end-users of the app (girls).

Click here to express your interest.

If you are interested in delivering this opportunity to your member schools/teachers, please reach out to the EY STEM App Program Manager – Brook Rudolph to discuss further.

Awards

Top Graduate Employers

THE AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATE EMPLOYERS, 2022

Most Popular Internship Employers Award

Top100 Future Leaders Awards, Finalist 2023

Most Popular Accounting, Professional Services & Consulting Employer Award

Top100 Future Leaders Awards, Finalist 2023

Most Popular Business & Commerce Employer Award

Top100 Future Leaders Awards, Finalist 2023

Will Spensley Memorial Award for Innovation

Australian Graduate Awards, Finalist 2023

Multiple Categories

Top100 Future Leaders Awards, Finalist 2024

Most Popular Graduate Employer

Top100 Future Leaders Awards, Winner, 2024

Top Graduate Employers

THE AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATE EMPLOYERS, 2022

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