At EY, our purpose is building a better working world. The insights and quality services we provide help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

Life and Culture

Values

Who we are

People who demonstrate integrity, respect, teaming and inclusiveness.
People with energy, enthusiasm and the courage to lead.
People who build relationships based on doing the right thing.

What we do
At EY, our purpose is building a better working world. The insights and quality services we provide help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

Inclusiveness for everyone
Your point of view matters and you deserve to feel included. We’re working to build a culture where you’re embraced for who you are. We want you to be empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. We solve the toughest challenges together by valuing our differences and teaming inclusively to build safety and trust. We want you to feel like you belong here because your uniqueness helps us to stand apart.

Corporate responsibility
We believe business can be a force for social good. Your unique knowledge, experience and business skills, amplified by our scale, can positively impact millions of lives. The ripples of change that you create will strengthen our communities and your career. From mentoring young people to develop the mindsets and skills they’ll need most to adapt and thrive, to helping impact entrepreneurs scale innovative business models for tackling inequality, at EY, you’ll have the chance to use your skills, knowledge and experience to address some of the biggest social challenges of our time.

Innovation driven careers
Innovation is changing the way we all live and work. Why not your career too? Work with emerging technologies. Pursue new opportunities. Reinvent yourself every day. Our culture of innovation at EY means embracing change in everything you do, from applying new technologies to making existing processes better. Your powerful ideas will unlock your full potential – and ours.

Perks & Benefits

EY and you

Your development starts by being part of our supportive, collaborative team culture. With the right people behind you, you can create the future you want.

We support you with the right mix of learning, experiences and coaching and you bring your talent, enthusiasm and ideas. You develop your career path and we’ll teach you the right skills and give you the right opportunities so you can progress in you career. Your learning will be accelerated through mentoring from leaders and subject matter professionals. The mindset and skillset to navigate what’s next.

How we’ll help you achieve your goals:

	Learning: Our commitment to lifelong learning means you’ll have access to EY Badges, to attain future-focused skills such as quantum computing, cybersecurity, blockchain, data strategy, analytics and sustainability. You will have access to our suite of classroom and virtual training sessions and learning maps that can be tailored to your career journey. We also offer support through further study from external learning organisations including Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand, Master’s Degrees and other certificates.		Health and Wellbeing programmes: At EY, wellbeing is a core part of how we support our people to develop, perform and succeed. We believe that when our people are well, they’re better able to learn, collaborate, innovate and build meaningful careers. Wellbeing at EY brings together a broad range of programs, resources and support services designed to help our people look after their financial, physical, emotional and social wellbeing. From your first day, you’ll have access to support that helps you manage work and life, build resilience, stay healthy, and feel connected. Support includes our Employee Assistance Program (confidential 24/7 counselling and proactive wellbeing support), a wellbeing incentive, financial wellbeing education and coaching, health and wellbeing initiatives, flexible working and leave options, community and social connection programs, proactive wellbeing toolkits and guides as well as Fitness Passport, which offers access to hundreds of gym facilities throughout Australia and New Zealand. EY’s wellbeing approach recognises that everyone’s needs are different and can change over time. That’s why our offerings are flexible and holistic, supporting you through key life moments, career transitions and everyday challenges, so you can bring your best self to work and beyond.
	Insights: Throughout your career at EY, you’ll be exposed to many business sectors allowing you to gain insights into various kinds of organisations so that you can better analyse, innovate, think and act globally.		Experiences: Work side by side with people from different backgrounds and cultures to think through problems facing some of the world’s most innovative companies.
	Be rewarded: We’ll reward you for your work and your commitment. Here are just some of the benefits you’ll enjoy during your first few years — and beyond.		Support Services: You and your immediate family members can access confidential counselling provided by qualified clinicians. This offering also includes financial, wellness and nutrition and life coaching. You have access to Sonder a confidential support service, offering you 24/7 access to wellbeing, medical and safety features.
	Development: Receiving real-time feedback, coaching, cutting-edge skills and insights is key to becoming the leader you want to be. That’s why we have LEAD, an innovative approach to guiding your career, development and performance.		Benefits and corporate discounts: You can take advantage of myPERKS, which offers you genuine discounts to a great range of popular retailers. You will also gain access to an online financial planning and education tool, which lets you build your personalised financial plan to help you reach your financial goals.
	Professional membership: We’ll cover joining and annual membership fees for one professional body each year. This includes the Chartered Accountant Australia and New Zealand or an equivalent body for qualified professionals.		Study assistance: We’ll help you meet the cost of approved external studies, which may include providing you with study and exam leave, financial assistance to cover all or part of your course fees and the cost of your study materials.
	EY Ripples: Through EY Ripples, you will have the opportunity to participate in skilled volunteering. You could find yourself working alongside colleagues to help social impact entrepreneurs grow and scale their businesses or on projects that accelerate environment sustainability. Or you might prefer to volunteer as a mentor for college students helping them with the skills and mindset they need for the future of work. You could even find yourself working with EY colleagues around the world as part of a virtual support network on a project with an impact entrepreneur.		Flexibility: We aim to create a work environment around the world that enables flexible working, and supports the health and wellbeing of all our people. The office serves as one working location, not as the only one. By providing our people with current technology and encouraging more flexible working, we’re enabling them to work at the office, in transit, at home or from client sites. In the office, our physical spaces provide more informal working areas and meeting rooms so you can successfully collaborate and network.
	FLEXIleave: You’ll have the opportunity to purchase up to six weeks extra leave. This provides you with more time for study, family or other personal pursuits.		DE&I networks: Our people are encouraged to join and participate in our network groups to expand your personal networks, exchange information and develop professional skills while connecting with leadership, peers, our communities and clients.
	myAPPLAUSE: myAPPLAUSE is our recognition program, where we are able to recognise the achievements of others through custom designed eCards and myAPPLAUSE Awards. These awards represent points which can be redeemed at any of the hundreds of stores in the Reward Marketplace.		Workplace Giving: Our workplace giving program offers a simple and cost-effective way for people to give pre-tax donations through their pay. We match all donations up to $5,000 per person and up to $385,000 in total annually and cover all administration costs.
	Family leave: We provide 26 weeks of paid parental leave, which can be taken flexibly by either parent during the 24 months after the child(ren)’s birth. There is no required service period to access the leave. This applies to stillborn birth, adoption, and surrogacy and can be taken as block leave or on a part-time basis. All family leave entitlements are inclusive of LGBTQ people, regardless of the gender of the Staff Member or their partner. This is on top of the Government’s paid parental leave provisions. We provide five days of paid leave for early pregnancy loss and fertility treatment. Along with leave for grandparents to take around the time of birth of adoption of a grandchild with further access to unpaid leave for up to 12 months		Leave: We offer many leave options including Flex, International Representation, Graduation, Continuity of Service, Jury Service, Leave Without Pay, Gender Affirmation, Transition Provisions and Domestic Violence. Your recruiter and interviewers can provide you with more information on the types of leave available.
	Community volunteering leave: In addition to EY Ripples, each EY employee receives 1-day paid community volunteer leave annually to dedicate their time to a charity or community organisation of their choosing. You can use it as a full day, or incrementally over a period of time.		Social Club: The EY Social Club organises a range of activities, from sporting events to informal and formal social functions, including – in most offices – an annual ball.
	Employee Insurances: You have access to a fully subsidised Group Workplace scheme providing Group Life & Terminal Illness Insurances, Income Protection.		Dress for your day: We’ve introduced Dress for Your Day, a dress code that further binds our unique culture of flexibility, authenticity and creativity. It means our people can now dress in a way that is appropriate for their work each day. Those with no external client meetings can choose smart casual dress, while those meeting with external clients may opt for more formal attire.

2026 Early Careers video	EY NextGen Women 2025 Global competition
Shape the future with us	Early Careers Assessment Process
How will you gain the skills to shape your future with confidence?	EY Service Line Film
Deal Advisory - hear from our people	Deal Advisory - Technology

Videos

2026 Early Careers video

EY NextGen Women 2025 Global competition

Shape the future with us

Early Careers Assessment Process

How will you gain the skills to shape your future with confidence?

EY Service Line Film

Deal Advisory - hear from our people

Deal Advisory - Technology