Start your graduate career in of few Perth owned and operated mid-tier firms

For students still studying, we offer a selection of paid vacation positions throughout the year. These positions are designed to set you up for a graduate career upon finishing your studies. For students in their final year, or recently completed undergraduate or postgraduate degree, our Graduate Program provides the opportunity for a full-time position at DFK Gooding Partners.

The DFK ANZ PDP

Graduate career development plans, tailored to your specific needs

Graduate positions within DFK Gooding Partners include enrolment into the DFK ANZ People Development Plan (PDP), a two-year program for undergraduates and postgraduates providing formal training, mentoring, specialist Xero education, and collaboration opportunities across the DFK Firms in Australian and New Zealand.

DFK ANZ is a national group of DFK International, a global top 10 accounting association operating in over 100 countries.

Graduate training opportunities

CA program support

All module fees paid, and staff are provided with study and exam leave for each technical module. CA Program Coordinator, mentors and supporting study materials provided. Through our DFKANZ affiliation we schedule Masterclasses with with subject specialists and study groups with other DFK ANZ firms.

CA Candidates are required to track their three years of qualifying experience against a set of competencies. To assist all employees to achieve the required competencies, a qualified CA ANZ line manager and mentor will be assigned to each candidate.

DFK ANZ Personal Development Program (PDP)

“The DFK PDP Program was a great opportunity to not only meet awesome people but we have learned great interpersonal skills that can be implemented in our day to day life.”

This is just one quote from a participant at the DFK ANZ PDP Conference in Brisbane, February 2024. The PDP Program gives our graduates access to monthly training in both technical and non-technical areas and a chance to meet with delegates across Australia and New Zealand. This sets our staff up to continue their personal and professional development via our conference schedule from graduate to Partner.

Read our 2024 Conference takeaways here
Read our 2024 Conference takeaways here

In House Foundations

Enjoy regular foundation training for graduates and weekly staff training for all staff. While we conduct most training onsite using internal and external specialists we also offer opportunities to attend keynote speakers, tax conferences and networking events.

In addition, each year we run a strategic planning weekend held offsite at Rottnest Island for all staff.

Apply with us today

You can apply for our graduate roles by completing our graduate application form. We typically assess applications immediately and will be in touch with candidates who meet our eligibility criteria. Please note we cannot respond to all submissions.

Our Human Resources Manager will personally review all resumes received and short-listed candidates will be contacted within a week of application.

1. Submit your interest in joining us

Apply directly to our HR team via recruit@dfkgpca.com.au. Attach your academic transcript, resume and a cover letter, we review every application personally.

2. Undertake a first interview

We will contact you to arrange a quick Teams/Zoom catch up with our HR team

3. Undertake a personal interview in the office

The next step is to meet us for an in-person interview. This will be with representatives from our management group and people that you will end up working directly with.

4. Tour and meet and greets

You will end your interview with a tour of the office, enjoy our amazing view of the Swan River and meet some of our accounting staff – the ones you will get to work alongside.

5. Receive an offer

If successful we will call you to discuss our offer and make everything official, we will also outline the induction program and the timing for joining the PDP and CA ANZ programs.

We encourage those currently studying or those who have recently graduated to apply for our vacation work position, intern roles or post-graduate positions.

International students who love living in Australia and want to settle into a long-term career are welcome to apply for our graduate intake, however you must meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • You hold an Australian student visa
  • You will have completed a Bachelor degree or higher with a Business, Accounting, or Commerce major
  • The degree was completed in Australia for at least the last two years
  • You are currently residing lawfully in Australia and have always complied with Australian immigration requirements
  • You have completed an English language test in the last 24 months and have obtained a ‘Proficient’ level of English, as set by the Department of Home Affairs (unless exempt)
  • You agree to submit an application either immediately upon completing your degree or upon your commencement date with our firm for either a Temporary Graduate (Subclass 485) visa or a Skilled – Independent (subclass 189) visa.
  • DFK Gooding Partners will generally not sponsor students for the purposes of residency. Successful candidates who are not permanent residents when made a graduate offer will be required to independently apply for and obtain permanent residency.

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