Applications are currently open click here for the details and to apply.

Details of how to apply are in the advertisement. 

We ask that you include:

• cover letter
• resume
• relevant academic transcript/s
• any other relevant documentation that supports your application. 

Your cover letter should be a maximum of two pages and must directly address the following three competencies, listed in the role description:

• achieves results
• leading and relating to people
• problem solving.

Applications are received via our on-line system.  Please make sure that you have included all of the information that we require before you submit your application as you won’t be able to amend your application afterwards.

We will be using the graduate register to hire as vacancies arise - start dates vary from November 2024 to July 2025.

We usually recruit around 8-12 graduates a year. How many we recruit will depend on business needs.

Yes. We do have a 9-12 month probation period. During this time you are supported by significant on and off the job training.  Your progress is closely monitored, and you are given regular feedback to give you the best opportunity of successfully completing your probation.

The intensive training over the first 12 months and our commitment to giving you the best opportunity to successfully complete your probation period mean that we generally won’t offer the role part-time early in your employment. 

Many of our staff work part-time, so this can be considered after your first year.  

As long as you are legally allowed to work, we have no restrictions. 

We have recruited graduates who completed their degrees as mature age students and are now in senior management roles.

Yes. We accept applications from candidates who may have one or two subjects remaining to complete their qualification at the time of commencing in the role. If you have more subjects than that you might like to look at our undergraduate program or work experience placement opportunities instead.

We help you finish your degree with access to time off for study.  However, be mindful our busy period between July and September which may not leave you with much time for study commitments.

We look for understanding of accounting principles and the ability to learn (so that we can train you in audit) rather than your grade point average.  Your communication skills, ability to work well in a team, ability to interact with all types of people and ability to meet deadlines are all important.

No, we train all of the financial auditing concepts and methods. We look for knowledge of accounting terminology and accrual accounting principles so completion of at least one financial accounting subject is preferable.

No. Our main focus is your understanding of accountancy principles and ability to learn, so that we can train you in auditing.

You need to check the CPA Australia (CPA) and/or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) websites to see if your degree meets the prerequisites for direct entry to their professional study program at the tertiary entry pathways. 

If you don't meet the tertiary entry pathway but have a Bachelor level degree that meets the Australian Qualifications Framework requirements and have completed the foundation program modules required by CPA or CA before you can commence the tertiary pathway, you will be eligible to apply for the role.

We welcome applicants with a postgraduate qualification, as long as your studies are eligible for the CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand professional study program.

You need to check the CPA Australia and/or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand websites to see if your degree meets the prerequisites for eligibility to their professional program.

Please contact us for further advice

You need to make sure your degree is recognised in Australia at the Bachelor level (Australian Quality Framework (AQF Level 7) – Bachelor Degree).  If you are in South Australia this service is provided by “Move to South Australia” 

As our roles are ongoing, you must have the right to work in Australia on a permanent basis or we cannot legally employ you.

As we may offer employment soon after you apply, you must be an Australian citizen or have an Australian permanent resident status at time of applying.

We have a minimum of one annual intake and have a register of applications open for most of the year so you can apply once you have your permanent residency status.

As our roles are ongoing, you must have the right to work in Australia on a permanent basis or we cannot legally employ you.

We have a minimum of one annual intake and have a register of applications open for most of the year so you can apply once you have your permanent residency status.

Some government departments will have temporary graduate roles for which you may be eligible.  Check the I WORK FOR SA website for vacancies.

Check the CPA Australia and/or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand websites for information about the suitability of your degree.

We support both programs. We will also support you in completing your CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand qualification both financially and through study leave

If you choose to study the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand program, you will need an individual mentor. We have staff who can be your CA mentor or you can use an external mentor.

We are a CPA Recognised Employer so you won't need an individual mentor if you choose this.

You can choose to start this study at any time.

We provide study leave, and you can take advantage of our flexible work arrangements to help manage your study and work commitments.  We reimburse fees on successful completion of each subject.

In relation to your career development we require applicants for our Deputy Audit Manager roles to have at least commenced study.

Flexitime is part of our normal practice and is available from when you start work.  Flexitime allows you to vary your start and finish times (and duration of your lunch break).

Most of our roles are now hybrid, with a component of regular work from home.  We generally don’t offer this immediately to new graduates to ensure training and supervision routines are established, but depending on the team requirements work from home may be available prior to completing the probation period.

We also have purchased leave arrangements (where you “buy” more annual leave), as well as access to special leave under certain circumstances.

Yes, but probably not straight away. We want to make sure that you have access to your supervisors and senior team members so that you can meet your outcomes and receive the best possible training, so early on we like having you working in close proximity to those people.  Once your manager is comfortable that you are progressing and are going to successfully complete your probation period, you can discuss work from home options with them.  Most of our staff spend some days working from home on either a regular or ad-hoc basis so it is part of our normal business practice for managers to consider new work from home requests.

You will complete our Graduate Development Program in your first 12 months. The program includes a mixture of formal learning and on the job training and coaching in your teams. This covers both personal and professional skills and knowledge.

All staff have access to the Office's Professional Development Program, on-line learning, external courses and the CPA Congress. 

We have a defined career pathway that leads to more senior levels of auditing, including audit manager, and we provide leadership development to help you acquire relevant skills.

The nature of the training that we provide helps you acquire a range of transferable skills, and as we are part of the South Australian Public Sector you have the opportunity to apply for other roles in the SA Government. 

Many government departments recruit graduates.  Check the I WORK FOR SA  website.

Our standard work week is 37.5 hours.  During our financial statements audits (Our official audit period is July to September) we expect all financial audit staff to work extra hours.  We use a combination of additional flexitime credits, time off in lieu and paid overtime to compensate you for all of the additional hours worked.  You can use those credits to have a well deserved break.