Students & graduates
We are literally opening our doors to you! Join our open office event in April and get to see what its really like to work at SW and connect with some of the best people in the world of accounting!
Open Doors
To an award recognised graduate experience
Take the lead and start your career with us. Embrace the ride of change from student to professional. Join a growing international firm that will open doors to opportunities where you can make your own journey and love your work.
SW is a progressive advisory and accounting firm with an 85 year history in Australia. For graduates and students, SW represents a chance to take the lead and create opportunities for our clients and our people.
In Australia, we operate in Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney, with over 300 people and 40 Partners nationally.
With access to a global network and a team of over 10,000 professionals, 300+ Partners, in 80+ offices, across 16 countries and regions, we work together to open doors to opportunity in Australia, Asia and across the world.
Taking the lead, SW joined the rapidly growing SW International Network, one of the world’s leading organisations of independently owned and managed advisory and accounting firms.
Working at SW definitely has its perks!
We have been recognised as a Graduate and Intern Employer of choice since 2017, as compiled by the Australian Association of Graduate Employers (AAGE) and the Australian Financial Review. In 2023, SW has been recognised by GradConnection as a finalist in three key areas: Top 10 Most Popular Accounting, Professional Services, and Consulting Employer Award, The Most Popular Internship Employers Award – Small, and once again top 100 list of Most Popular Graduate Employers.
Programs to explore.
Graduate Program
The SW Graduate program offers you a chance to work one-on-one with some of the best in the business and assist clients across a range of markets and industries.
Kick-start your career and be part of our Tax or Audit teams in Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane. We also have amazing secondment opportunities interstate and overseas.
About you
- You’re a final year student or recent graduate with a degree in Commerce, Business (majoring in Accounting) or with a dual degree in Arts, IT, Economics, Science, Law or Engineering.
- You are eligible to undertake the CA qualification. Your CA is our CA – we’ve got this!
Vacation Program – Melbourne
Our Summer Vacation Program runs for 5-6 weeks and offers students the opportunity to work one-on-one with some of the best in the business. Who knows, you may even be offered a Graduate position.
Did we mention this is a paid internship?
About you
- You’re a penultimate year student or recent graduate with a degree in Commerce, Business (majoring in Accounting) or with a dual degree in Arts, IT, Economics, Science, Law or Engineering.
Co-operative Program
Our Co-operative Program generally runs for 9 months and offers students the opportunity to gain real-life work experience while still studying. Who knows, you may even be offered a Graduate position.
About you
- You’re a penultimate year student or recent graduate with a degree in Commerce, Business (majoring in Accounting) or with a dual degree in Arts, IT, Economics, Science, Law or Engineering.
Be a part of the future at SW. Want to take the lead and get a head start in your career?
What we’re looking for?
- You’re passionate about making a difference and opening doors to new opportunities
- You’re energetic about putting knowledge into practice
- You’re one of a kind and bring a different perspective – we be value diversity, thought and a growth mindset
- You’re authentic, empathetic and a team-player who thrives in a collaborative environment
- Applicants must be a citizen of, or hold permanent residency in, Australia or New Zealand.
Why join our team?
- Join a firm that is growing and open to change and disruption in today’s economy
- We believe in building meaningful relationships from the moment we first connect
- Upon commencing, you’ll have a buddy to show you the ropes.