BDO

About BDO

At BDO Australia, our why is ‘empowering people, realising possibilities’. One way we bring this to life is by hiring and developing exceptional talent, to deliver on our wide array of audit, tax and advisory services.

About the Role

Join BDO as a Vacationer in our Research & Development team in January 2026. 

As a Vacationer you’ll see firsthand how our Research & Development (R&D) team help clients access the R&D Tax Incentive by helping to identify eligible R&D activities and calculate eligible R&D expenditure.

You’ll gain an understanding of how we identify research and development activities, advise clients on how to manage state and commonwealth funded grants, review technical documentation to ensure the client meets the funding eligibility criteria, advise clients on best practice systems and processes for data collection, how to comply with laws and regulations, how to respond to requests for information and audits and more!

About the Vacation Program 

This is more than just work experience. Our 4-week, full-time paid program offers:

• Support from your buddy and manager
• Networking and social activities
• The chance to work with your Vacationer cohort on an Innovation Challenge
• Opportunities to develop your technical and essential skills
• Benefits including free breakfast, healthy snacks and dress for your day
• Insights into the career paths at BDO, and the possibility of a graduate offer at the end of the program.

Eligibility

To be eligible for our Vacation Program, you must be:

• Studying a degree in Accounting, Commerce, Law, or a related discipline
• In your penultimate or final year of your undergraduate or postgraduate studies
• Available to start in January 2026 (intake timing may vary by location).

How to Apply 

Click on the student program and location you want to apply for. Click ‘Apply’ to create your Workday home account, fill out the online application form, select your first and second team preferences, and attach your resume and transcript.    

Applications close 11:45pm Wednesday, 20 August 2025 AEST. We start reviewing applications as soon as they come in, so don’t wait to submit yours! 

Our friendly student recruitment team is here to help you and wants to ensure you are fully supported. If you have any questions, or need any adjustments to the recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to student.careers@bdo.com.au. 

To learn more about our programs or recruitment process, visit our student careers page. 

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