+           Which areas of the organisation are you recruiting for?

+           What skills and characteristics are you looking for?

+           What is the selection process?

+           How do I apply for a position? What is the closing date?

+           Do you have opportunities for international students?

+           What type of training do you provide?

+           How would you describe the culture?

+           Do you offer a work/life balance?

+           What else do you offer?

Which areas of the organisation are you recruiting for?

Graduates have the opportunity to work across our four service lines and are not recruited solely to one area. As you develop throughout your career, you can choose to specialise or continue to build on your experience across all service lines.

What skills and characteristics are you looking for?

+           well rounded lifestyles;

+           interest in the work we do;

+           eagerness to work for a boutique (mid-sized) Firm;

+           strong academic achievements;

+           self confidence;

+           strong communication and interpersonal skills;

+           excellent writing skills;

+           team player;

+           good problem solving skills and analytical capability;

+           time management and organisational skills;

+           flexibility and enthusiasm;

+           determination; and

+           passion for continuous learning.

Graduates should have recently graduated or be due to complete relevant (commerce/accounting/finance) tertiary qualifications.

Vacationers should be in their penultimate year at university studying a commerce or related degree.

What is the selection process?

+          Step 1 – application process

You can submit your application online via our website.  You will be prompted to complete a short

application form and upload your cover letter, CV and university academic transcript.

The HR team and senior client service staff review the applications to decide if your skills, experience and

qualifications match our selection criteria.

+          Step 2 – first interview

Held in the McGrathNicol office, our group information and interview sessions involve a number of presentations from our staff followed by a mix and mingle interview session. 

+          Step 3 – second interview  

If successful, candidates are invited back for a second interview which is the final stage of our selection process. This interview will involve meeting at least one partner and a senior member of our client service team.  The interview will be followed by a case study assessment.

How do I apply for a position? What is the closing date?

Students can apply for a Graduate or Vacation position by clicking Apply now.  You will be required to complete a short application form, upload your cover letter, CV and most recent academic transcript. Graduate applications open in February and Vacation applications open in July. Closing dates differ between each office, and can be found on the Calendar dates page.

Do you have opportunities for international students?

No, we do not offer Graduate or Vacation positions to candidates without Australian citizenship or permanent residency at the time of application.

What type of training do you provide?

We have 3 types: CA, soft skills and technical.

Upon commencement with McGrathNicol all Graduates from around Australia attend a training course in Melbourne.  This interactive course outlines the professional development opportunities available for Graduates, as well the professional practice standards adopted by McGrathNicol and provides an opportunity to network with fellow colleagues from around the country. In addition, employees have a number of external training courses they can attend throughout the year, such as business writing skills, IT training, time management, communication and presentation skills, and client interviewing skills. At McGrathNicol continuous learning is part of our culture and all employees have the opportunity to participate in extensive, personalised professional development programs.

How would you describe the culture?

Professional, supportive, dynamic and inclusive. The environment at McGrathNicol is open and friendly incorporating all the support you may need in order to perform at your best.

Do you offer a work/life balance?

Yes, we aim to foster a healthy work/life balance in all our people.  Vitality – our national health and well being program promotes positive lifestyle choices and incorporates a number of health and lifestyle benefits.  Many employees are involved in various regular sporting competitions including corporate touch football and netball competitions, and several choose to exercise during their lunch breaks. In addition, we encourage our employees to participate in annual sporting events such as the BRW Corporate Triathlon, JP Morgan Chase, the Sydney City-to-Surf and the Corporate Games.  We also have a number of key social/team building events throughout the year, as well as more informal activities such as team lunches and Friday afternoon drinks.

What else do you offer?

+         exposure to high profile clients, including local and international banks, investors and other

            financiers, top tier law firms and corporate;

+          the opportunity to work on some of Australia’s most complex projects alongside market leaders

+          opportunities to work interstate;

+          leave of absence for career breaks;

+          participation in our annual performance based bonus scheme;

+          postgraduate education support;

+          active involvement in local and national charities; and

+          paid leave to support studies, exams and associated special days such as graduation

            ceremonies.