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Finding employment in Australia

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If you wish to become a Chartered Accountant, you’ll need to complete the two-year Chartered Accountants Program. One of the requirements for the Program is you must be employed by an organisation that’s recognised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants.


Chartered Accountants are valued not just for their enhanced financial and technical knowledge, but for their practical, business experience. It’s what sets them apart from other forms of accountants.

A key component of the Program is that you are working at an organisation that is recognised by the Institute, with at least 26 weeks of work experience, supervised by a Chartered Accountant mentor, before you can enrol.

The good news is that accounting professionals are in great demand, as Australia continues to experience financial reforms and regulatory changes.

The best place to start is with The Institute of Chartered Accountants Job Search service.


  1. Job Search
  2. Other online resources
  3. What else can you do?

Job Search

The Institute’s Job Search is a free service, available online. This recruitment website is dedicated to Australia’s number one business and finance professionals, and is open to Chartered Accountants, students and candidates studying the Chartered Accountants Program.

Whilst you can perform a Quick Search right away, you will need to register if you wish to apply for a position.

Once registered, you will also enjoy additional tools and services such as a résumé builder, job alerts and your application history.

Why not register now - it’s a simple process.

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Other online resources

If you’re thinking about your career, you want to make sure it’s something where there’s always work and opportunities available.

The fact is that Chartered Accountants are increasingly in demand. With all the financial regulation and legislation of the past decade or more, financial expertise is highly sought after, so your employment opportunities are very strong.

Of course, demand varies from year to year. But most employment agencies consistently rate job opportunities for Chartered Accountants at the top of the list, year after year.

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How much will I earn?

As well as the Institute’s dedicated employment service, there are some other popular Australian job search internet sites.

These include:

Before applying for any roles, you should make sure you have a well-written and professional-looking résumé. Please read our articles on how to write a better covering letter, and on structuring your résumé.

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What else can you do?

As well as searching online through employment sites, you could approach Chartered Accounting firms directly, and offer to work for free - just to get work experience, and introduce yourself to the local market.

Australian universities, too, can be a useful source of employment opportunities, with many holding career expos, and employer information sessions. You’ll also find university career counsellors can help.

Finally, for other tips and hints when looking for a job, read the articles in the Job Search and Career Advice section of this website.

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