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Vacation Program - Perth

CompanyBDO Australia
LocationPerth
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 14, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Participate in a 4-week paid program gaining experience in Audit, Business Services, CFO Advisory, Tax, or Risk Advisory. Engage in an Innovation Challenge and work with mentors to develop technical and professional skills.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
2646
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
BDO is a trusted adviser to clients seeking audit, tax and advisory services. As one of the world’s leading audit and accounting organisations, we have clients of all types and sizes from large corporate organisations to private businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals across an array of industry sectors. At BDO, we are guided by our values that are the foundation of what we deliver: IDEAS | PEOPLE | TRUST. This is about delivering ideas and advice that create value; quality-driven people who are motivated by providing exceptional client service; and being trusted to get the job done. Talk to us today.
About the Role

We’re BDO, a global professional services firm connected to local markets. Our people work together to provide specialist expertise, helping businesses achieve their goals.

We inspire others, to go further. We create together, to reach higher. We build trust, to lead purposefully.

Whether you're building your future or starting your career with us, you won’t do it alone. From creating solutions for our clients to building careers for our people, we shape what matters, and that’s where you come in.

About the Role

Join BDO as a Vacationer in November 2026, with the following opportunities available in our Perth office:

  • Audit (Accounting, Commerce, Finance)

  • Business Services (Accounting, Commerce)

  • CFO Advisory (Accounting, Commerce)

  • Corporate & International Tax (Accounting, Commerce, Law)

  • Risk Advisory (Accounting, Commerce,  Finance, STEM)

Please note: team opportunities offered vary between office locations.

About the Vacation Program

This is more than just work experience. Our 4-week, full-time paid program offers:

  • Support from your buddy and manager

  • Networking and social activities

  • The chance to work with your Vacationer cohort on an Innovation Challenge

  • Opportunities to grow your technical and soft skills

  • Benefits including healthy snacks and dress for your day

  • Insights into the career paths at BDO, and the possibility of a graduate offer at the end of the program

Eligibility

To be eligible for our Vacation Program, you must be:

  • Studying a degree in a relevant discipline

  • In your penultimate or final year of your undergraduate or postgraduate studies

  • Available to start in November 2026.

How to Apply 

Click on the student program and location you want to apply for. Click ‘Apply’ to create your Workday home account, fill out the online application form, select your first and second team preferences, and attach your resume and transcript.    

Applications close 11:45pm Sunday, 16 August 2026 AEST. We start reviewing applications as soon as they come in, so don’t wait to submit yours!

Our friendly student recruitment team is here to help you and wants to ensure you are fully supported. If you have any questions, or need any adjustments to the recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to student.careers@bdo.com.au.

To learn more about our programs or recruitment process, visit our student careers page.

Why BDO?

Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.

Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.

Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.

We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.


Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.


Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.


With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.

Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive).

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026 by Diversity Council of Australia and a  2024-2025 Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

BDO is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview process, we encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@bdo.com.au

Key Skills
AccountingCommerceFinanceLawSTEMAuditTaxationRisk AdvisoryTechnical SkillsSoft Skills
Categories
Finance & AccountingConsultingLegal
Benefits
Healthy SnacksDress For Your DayCorporate Health Insurance DiscountsGym MembershipsWellness FacilitiesTravel PerksRetail DiscountsEmployee Referral RewardsStudy And Professional Development SupportEnhanced Family SupportCultural And Religious LeaveOption To Purchase Additional Leave