What is a graduate program in Australia?

A consulting graduate program is a structured paid training program for recent tertiary graduates to receive training, mentoring and experience as they enter the workforce. Protiviti’s grad program is specifically designed for you to gain vital experience and exposure to develop your professional career. At Protiviti, you will be able to utilise the knowledge you have gained through your tertiary studies and apply it into practice.

What can I expect from Protiviti’s graduate program?

While working with one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For®, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with multinational and ASX-listed organisations across industries such as financial services, government, technology, and telecommunications. Protiviti invests in our consulting graduates to help bring career goals to life. We offer dedicated coaching, industry-specific training, world-class learning, networking opportunities, and leadership development.

How does Protiviti’s graduate program recruitment process work?

Our recruitment process has a few steps involved: 1. Online application - When applications open, you will need to complete a series of questions and attach a few documents. 2. Initial screening - If your online application is successful, you will be invited to have an informal coffee chat with a Protiviti team member. 3. Protiviti assessment centre - You will be invited to attend an in-person assessment centre, where you will get the opportunity to be involved in a variety of activities, both individually and collaboratively. 4. Offer extended Visit our recruitment process section to learn more.

What does Protiviti look for in graduate consultants?

The recruitment process for the consulting graduate program is a two-way conversation. Throughout our discussions, our goal is to get to know you so that we can understand your potential fit within our organisation. We look for candidates who can demonstrate the core values of Protiviti every day – integrity, inclusion, innovation, and commitment to success. However, it is also your chance to make sure that Protiviti is the right fit for you.

What areas do Protiviti graduate consultants work across?

We offer graduate jobs in consulting, technology, digital transformation, business process improvement, analytics, risk, compliance, transactions, data privacy, finance transformation, operations, supply chain, and internal audit across industries such as financial services, technology, government, education, energy and utilities, and healthcare. As a graduate consultant, you may have the opportunity to work across multiple areas to gain experience and exposure.

Who can apply for Protiviti’s graduate program?

Protiviti’s graduate recruitment program is open to candidates with degrees ranging from business, commerce, finance, and economics, to cybersecurity, computer science and risk management. Candidates must be in their final year of a university course to be eligible for a grad role with us.

Does Protiviti accept applications from international students studying in Australian universities?/What are the visa requirements to apply for Protiviti’s graduate program?

We currently only accept applications from candidates who are Australian or New Zealand citizens or those who have a permanent residency.

Consulting Graduate Program | Protiviti Australia

Be the consultant the future demands

Begin your career journey with a team that empowers you to thrive. Our consulting graduate program offers a strong foundation to learn, grow, and build meaningful skills in an environment guided by integrity, inclusion, innovation, and a shared commitment to success. Discover the diverse opportunities available at Protiviti Australia and become part of a passionate, collaborative community of consultants. Join a rapidly growing firm recognised as a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2025 and consistently listed among Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For.

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We’re seeking innovative thinkers from diverse backgrounds who bring strong communication skills and a passion for engaging with clients to solve complex business challenges.

We welcome graduates from a broad range of disciplines, including business, commerce, finance and economics, as well as cybersecurity, computer science and risk management.

If this sounds like you, express your interest in our consulting graduate program.

How to ace your consulting grad program application

Your grad program application is your story. It's not what you know, it's how you think, how you communicate, how you work with others and what drives you.

Incredible communicator? Love working with others? A knack for problem solving? Protiviti Australia is the place for you.

Top tips for applying to our graduate program

Thinking about applying to Protiviti’s graduate program? Here’s what you need to know. The application process can feel daunting, but you’re not doing it alone. Consultant William Mills walks you through each step and shares insider tips to help you put your best foot forward and stand out!

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We’re looking for innovative thinkers from diverse backgrounds with strong communication skills to engage with clients and find solutions to complex business problems.

Start your consulting career

We’re looking for innovative thinkers from diverse backgrounds with strong communication skills to engage with clients and find solutions to complex business problems.

Protiviti Australia's technology consultant stream

Join our technology team and help organisations across Australia modernise, innovate, and strengthen their digital foundations. You’ll work with clients to design and deliver projects that enhance security, uplift resilience, streamline operations, and create better experiences for the people who rely on their services. If shaping the future of technology-driven transformation inspires you, this pathway is built for you.

Cybersecurity
- Help organisations strengthen their security posture by identifying vulnerabilities, assessing cyber risks, and supporting initiatives that protect critical data and systems.
Operational resilience
- Support organisations in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disruptions by improving their continuity planning, incident response, and operational strength.
Data & AI
- Use data, analytics, and AI-driven insights to help clients make smarter decisions, enhance services, and modernise their operations.
Cloud services
- Assist with cloud strategy, migration, modernisation, and governance, helping clients adopt secure, scalable technology environments that are ready for the future.

Protiviti Australia's business consultant stream

As a business maestro, you’ll work across financial services, government, and energy & utilities supporting top ASX organisations and major public sector agencies as they deliver complex programs and navigate risk, compliance, and transformation.

Internal audit
- Review processes and controls to identify gaps, test effectiveness, and help strengthen how organisations manage risk.
Risk Management
- Help identify, assess, and monitor risks through workshops, registers, and tech-enabled tools that improve organisational resilience.
Program and project assurance
- Support independent checks on major programs to assess delivery health, governance, risks, and whether outcomes are on track.
Compliance advisory
- Assist in reviewing regulatory requirements, assessing compliance gaps, and helping design policies and controls to meet standards.

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Consulting Graduate Program

Be the consultant the future demands

The details

How to ace your consulting grad program application

Top tips for applying to our graduate program

Start your consulting career

Protiviti Australia's technology consultant stream

Protiviti Australia's business consultant stream