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Already know where you want to be? Want to secure a graduate position early on? This could be one of your first opportunities to join Ernst & Young and get ahead, before you’ve completed your degree.
Our summer or winter* Vacationer Program provides client work, skills development, training and professional experiences. Not only do you learn about our organisation, you get to apply that knowledge.
This is a popular path with many vacationers being offered full-time positions with us when they've finished their studies. You'll be able to put into practice what you've been studying at university and head back to your studies confident that your career's already begun. So show us what you’re capable of and you could be invited to join us after graduation.
Apply in the penultimate year of your degree. *Only Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth office run winter programs.
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 Ernst & Young.
Meeting leadership
As well as client work, you’ll have the opportunity to meet and perhaps shadow one of our partners. 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 counselor to provide regular feedback and guidance. He or she 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 Ernst & Young upon your return to university.
Requirements
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, an Australian permanent resident, or an international student who meets our criteria.
We recruit talented students from a range of degrees.
When to apply
Apply early. The earlier we hear from you the earlier we can review your application and the sooner you'll know what we can offer you.
Summer Vacationer Program Application Dates
City
Application opening dates
Application closing dates
Adelaide
18 July 2011
15 August 2011
Brisbane
18 July 2011
31 August 2011
Canberra
18 July 2011
29 August 2011
Melbourne
18 July 2011
17 August 2011
Perth
18 July 2011
19 August 2011
Sydney
18 July 2011
15 August 2011
Applications will close 12:00pm noon local time.
Go to Job Search to review the opportunities on offer in your preferred location(s) and apply.
Winter Vacationer Program Application Dates
City
Application opening dates
Application closing dates
Adelaide
Re-open in 2012
Brisbane
Re-open in 2012
Perth
Re-open in 2012
Please note that only Ernst & Young's Adelaide and Perth offices offer the Vacationer Program during the winter university holidays.
