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  1. Achiever Work Experience Program - SA, ACT and TAS
  2. Careers Week - SA
  3. Career Development Forum - Vic

Hear from one of our past Achievers..

'It was a fantastic opportunity, and after having done work experience in my first year of uni. I now have a increased focus at uni because I can see how the material I am learning
is useful for a job and life.

The Chartered Accountants Achiever Program was very valuable and the experience I obtained from my employer was excellent - they were very accommodating, taught me many new things, and opened my eyes to life as a Chartered Accountant - which was a good surprise to see they were not 'typical' accountants. Would recommend it to all.'

Leah Gerlach, successful applicant in 2009, SA


 

Achiever Work Experience Program - SA, ACT and TAS

Vacation work within Australia’s leading accounting organisations, for first year university students. Gain knowledge, money and first hand experience in your chosen profession.

The Achiever Work Experience Program is run in Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart and Launceston.

Please note:
If you are interested in the Achiever Program in Tasmania, click here, as eligibility criteria differs.

Who is eligible?

  1. First years studying a single or double degree including Bachelor of Accounting, Bachelor of Commerce, or Bachelor of Business with an Accounting major


  2. You must have completed the first year core accounting subject to apply.


  3. Australian citizens or permanent residents


  4. You must be available for interviews in the city you are applying for.


  5. You need to be available during university holidays and be able to complete:
    a 2 to 6 week placement (placement length will vary dependent on the employer
    and city for which you apply).

There are a few exceptions to the above:

  1. Second years studying a double degree including Bachelor of Accounting, Bachelor of Commerce, or Bachelor of Business with an Accounting major are also eligible to
    apply for the program.
  2. If you enrolled in second semester in 2009, you are eligible to apply for the program
    in 2010.

How do I apply

Students apply for Achiever Work Experience by completing an online application form. A panel of Institute staff, employers and university careers staff screen all applications and the best candidates are then requested to attend an interview session.

Applications are now open in ACT and SA.

We wish you the best of luck during the recruitment process.

More information

ACT
Belinda Holtkamp
T: 02 6122 6116
E: careers.act@charteredaccountants.com.au

SA
Peg Miller and Danielle Skurray
T: 08 8113 5500
E: careers.sa@charteredaccountants.com.au

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Careers Week - SA

31 May - 4 June 2010

Are you interested in a career in accounting or business, but not sure where to start?

Then, Careers Week is the perfect event for you to:

  • Get insider knowledge from Chartered Accountants about their work and ambitions
  • Visit a professional business workplace and talk with the people inside some of Australia’s leading accounting organisations
  • Speak individually with young business professionals and find out everything you need to know about careers in business.

Organisations participating in Careers Week include BDO, Deloitte, Edwards Marshall, Ernst & Young, Grant Thornton, KPMG, PKF, PricewaterhouseCoopers and William Buck.


Who should attend?

First and second year university students, studying either a Bachelor of Accounting, Bachelor of Commerce, or Bachelor of Business with an Accounting major.

When and where?

Choose to join us on one of the following days:

  • Monday, 31 May
  • Thursday, 3 June
  • Friday, 4 June.

The day begins at 8.45am at the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia – Adelaide office.
Level 11, 1 King William Street, Adelaide SA 5000


Cost: $10.00 per student (Includes refreshments during the day and travel to the Chartered Accountants firm)

Dress: Neat casual


More information

SA
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia
T: 08 8113 5500
E: careers.sa@charteredaccountants.com.au

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Career Development Forum - Vic

Want practical advice that will prepare you for success in the business world?

Then, Career Development Forum is a must – attend event.

You will:

  • Get practical and industry based information on the recruitment process
  • Meet and talk to young Chartered Accountants from diverse organisations and roles
  • Improve your résumé with feedback from HR experts
  • Gain an understanding of a career as a Chartered Accountant
  • Receive a certificate for attending the event - it's a great addition for your résumé.

Who should attend?

First year business, commerce and accounting university students. You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident to attend.

More information

Vic
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia
E: careers.vic@charteredaccountants.com.au

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