2026 Graduate Opportunity – International Student Expression of Interest (Dec 2025)

A career without compromise starts here.

At Grant Thornton, we see the world a little differently - not for how things are, but for how they could be. And when it comes to people, we see you differently too – with near limitless potential to unlock and harness.

Every day we seek to reach for remarkable - in the opportunities we unlock, the experience we share and the results we deliver. But unleashing the remarkable in each of us takes CARE, and that connects our passion with the purpose we live by. It’s why we go beyond in the way we care for our people, clients and communities, and support them to thrive, always.

A graduate program with a difference

Life's too short for a cookie-cutter career that treats you like another cog in the machine. So from the get-go, we will look to challenge your curiosity and fuel your passions, empowering you to build a one-of-a-kind career path.

More than that, as leaders in accounting, tax and advisory services, we're committed to setting you up for success through our remarkable support network within a globally integrated firm filled with possibilities.  

What we offer you:

• Remarkable support – grow your technical knowledge and business acumen through a structured learning and development program; financial and study leave support to help you undertake your CA qualification; a dedicated coaching Manager and Partner to help you thrive in your career journey.
• Remarkable exposure – work alongside leading Partners and specialists across a broad range of industries and experiences, develop strong relationships with your clients, participate in national and international secondment opportunities as they arise.
• Remarkable impact – make a meaningful difference in a way that feels personal to you through a range of social, environmental and sustainability initiatives, committees and networks.
• Remarkable perks – including a 9-day fortnight (currently trialling); flexible working arrangements; a complimentary health club & gym membership; social events and clubs; well-being mental health support; paid volunteering leave.

Your opportunity

We have graduate opportunities available across the following service lines:

• Audit & Assurance
• Private Business Tax & Advisory
• Tax (including Corporate Tax and Specialist Tax)

Please note: Service line opportunities offered may vary between office locations.

Eligibility

International students who are studying at an Australian tertiary institution and hold a relevant visa are invited to complete an Expression of Interest to be considered for our graduate roles. We recommend you review our international student and graduate eligibility information before starting your application.

To be eligible to be considered for a 2026 graduate role, you must:

• Be on track to complete your studies by mid-2026, or have completed a relevant undergraduate or postgraduate degree within the last two years; and
• Hold a Student Visa (Subclass 500) or Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)

If you are an Australian/New Zealand citizen, a Permanent Resident of Australia or hold another visa type, please click apply directly to our Expression of Interest.

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

Your submission

Five easy 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

Please note: Expression of Interest submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and a member from our Early Careers team will contact you should your application be successful in progressing to the next stage of the application process.

For more information on each step of the recruitment process, as well as tips and advice from our Early Career teams, view our Videos tab.

Need additional support?

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply, and we warmly welcome applications from students who have a disability or identify as neurodiverse.  Should you require any adaptations to the recruitment process or need any additional support from us to help you perform at your best, please reach out to our Early Careers team on 03 8663 6436 or earlycareers@au.gt.com to discuss your application and your individual circumstances.