Undergraduate, Private Enterprise

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. Its why we go beyond in the way we care for our people clients and communities and support them to thrive always.

An Undergraduate Program with a difference

Lifes 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 were committed to setting you up for success through our remarkable support network within a globally integrated firm filled with possibilities.

What we offer you as an undergraduate in our Private Enterprise team:

• A part-time paid opportunity to gain work experience while you study
• Exposure to real client work and projects with a social/community impact
• A plethora of social and networking opportunities
• Receive mentoring and regular on-the-job feedback from your assigned buddy and coaching manager
• A structured learning program to support the development of your technical skills and commercial acumen

This role will commence in early 2026 and is based in our Cairns office.

Your opportunity

Private businesses are the engine room of the Australian economy. They cover all sectors employ millions of people and are key to Australias reputation for stable quality goods and services both domestically and internationally.

Our Private Enterprise team helps its private clients make the right decisions for their business their family and for themselves with advice that is holistic practical and commercial.

As accountants and advisors we help mid-sized businesses and family groups manage the complexity of their taxation and financial reporting and then look forward to the big picture growing their business growing their wealth and planning for their future via succession or business sale. Our passion for understanding our clients businesses goes beyond addressing technical accounting issues to developing actionable growth recommendations.

Eligibility

To be eligible you must be:

• currently enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree program
• an Australian or New Zealand Citizen a Permanent Resident of Australia or a visa-holder (subject to some conditions).

International students and graduates

We welcome applications from international students who are studying at an Australian tertiary institution. To be eligible to apply you will need to demonstrate that you have full time working rights within Australia at the time of your application. We recommend you review our international student and graduate eligibility information prior to starting your application.

Your application

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 interview

For more information on each step of the recruitment process as well as tips and advice from our Early Career teams click here.

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 at to discuss your application and your individual circumstances.