What is Achiever Work Experience?
Vacation work within Australia’s leading accounting organisations, for first year university students. Gain knowledge, money and first hand experience of your chosen profession.

Who is eligible?

1. First years studying either a Bachelor of Accounting, Bachelor of Commerce, or Bachelor of Business with an Accounting major
2. Australian citizens or permanent residents
3. You must be available for interviews at your local Institute office
4. You need to be available during university holidays and be able to complete: a 2 to 12 week placement (placement length will vary dependent on the employer and state for which you apply).

There are a few exceptions to the above:

1. In Tasmania, applications are open to first and second year business students.
2. In Adelaide, there is also an Achiever program for second year International accounting students.
3. If you were a second semester enrolment in 2007 you can apply for the program in 2008 citing your results from semester II, 2007
4. If you are enrolling in second semester in 2008 you will need to apply for the program in 2009.

How do I apply?

1. Download and complete the application form



2. Save it to your computer as <yournameAchieverResume.doc>



3. a) Register for Job Search


OR alternatively,

b) If you are already registered for Job Search, Log in to Job Search, using your username + password.


4. Click here to review all the Achiever job ads.



5. Select the appropriate Job ad for the city you wish to apply for



6. Read the application process then select the Apply now button



7. Upload resume, please upload your completed achiever application form (see step 2).



8. Write in a short cover letter (for cover letter (optional) section)



9. Submit your application


Please ensure your application details are correct, before you hit the submit button.

If you have submitted an incorrect application, please contact the Institute directly on careers.national@charteredaccountants.com.au

Your application will be reviewed and assessed and a short list compiled by the Institute and employers. Short listed applicants will be invited to attend group and individual interviews with employers. Interviews will be conducted by Institute staff and HR representatives from local accounting organisations.

Applications close Friday, 12 September 2008.

For more information, contact the Institute's customer service centre
Phone: 1300 137 322
Email: service@charteredaccountants.com.au