2026 Tax Graduate

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.
It's why we go beyond in the way we care for our people, clients and communities, and support them to thrive, always.
A graduate program with a difference Life's 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, we're committed to setting you up for success through our remarkable support network within a globally integrated firm filled with possibilities.
What we offer you: Remarkable support – grow your technical knowledge and business acumen through a structured learning and development program; financial and study leave support to help you undertake your CA qualification; a dedicated coaching Manager and Partner to help you thrive in your career journey.
Remarkable exposure – work alongside leading Partners and specialists across a broad range of industries and experiences, develop strong relationships with your clients, participate in national and international secondment opportunities as they arise.
Remarkable impact – make a meaningful difference in a way that feels personal to you through a range of social, environmental and sustainability initiatives, committees and networks.
Remarkable perks – including a 9 day fortnight; flexible working arrangements; a complimentary health club & gym membership; social events and clubs; well-being mental health support; paid volunteering leave.
Your opportunity Explore a career in Tax by joining one of our core client teams: Corporate Tax Specialist Tax Corporate Tax Tax is an increasingly complex area for businesses to navigate.
Failing to meet their corporate tax obligations can have a significant impact on our clients, resulting in reputational damage, business risks and penalties.
Our Corporate Tax team work closely with clients to ensure they are meeting their tax obligations, managing risk and optimising their tax position.
What does this mean? Fundamentally, we help clients to figure out how much tax they need to pay.
Joining team Corporate Tax team as a graduate will see you:completing and lodging company income tax returnsresearching relevant case law, legislation and tax rulingattending regular team training to keep up to date with legislative and regulatory changesliaising frequently with clients and the ATOdrafting tailored tax advice with the support of your team and various subject matter experts.
Specialist Tax Wherever a business is in their business lifecycle, their tax profile, obligations and incentives are unique.
Alongside corporate tax, our Specialist Tax teams are comprised of specialists in their areas – working with our clients throughout all stages of their business lifecycle – and through major organization events – to ensure they are meeting their obligations and optimizing their position.
You could start your career journey with us in one of the following areas: Global Trade Transfer Pricing Employment Tax Indirect Tax Innovation Incentives Innovation Incentives (Government Grants)Each of our Specialist Tax teams has a unique focus, but joining one of these teams as a graduate could see you:working closely with clients to understand their business holistically – their operations and their objectivesassisting a client with the lodgement of their annual returnsattending client site visits and walk throughsliaising with the ATO and other jurisdictional agenciesconducting in-depth industry research, learning about new and emerging industriesworking with high volume, complex data sets - using a range of dashboards and data analytics toolskeeping up to date with legislative and regulatory changes Eligibility To be eligible for our 2026 Tax graduate opportunities, you must be:on track to complete your studies by mid-2026; or have completed a relevant undergraduate or postgraduate degree within the last two years; andan 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.
Please note: Grant Thornton Australia will not sponsor students or graduates for the purposes of residency.
Successful candidates will be required, as a condition of their employment, to maintain a current visa or where relevant, to independently apply for and obtain permanent residency.
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 assessment centre and/or interview 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 on 03 8663 6436 or earlycareers@au.gt.com to discuss your application and your individual circumstances.
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