Graduate, Specialist Tax (Indirect Tax)

A career without compromise starts here.

At Grant Thornton, we see the world a little differently - not for how things are, but for how they could be. And when it comes to people, we see you differently too – with near limitless potential to unlock and harness.

Every day we seek to reach for remarkable - in the opportunities we unlock, the experience we share and the results we deliver. But unleashing the remarkable in each of us takes CARE, and that connects our passion with the purpose we live by. It’s why we go beyond in the way we care for our people, clients and communities, and support them to thrive, always.

A graduate program with a difference

Life's too short for a cookie-cutter career that treats you like another cog in the machine. So from the get-go, we will look to challenge your curiosity and fuel your passions, empowering you to build a one-of-a-kind career path.

More than that, as leaders in accounting, tax and advisory services, we're committed to setting you up for success through our remarkable support network within a globally integrated firm filled with possibilities.  

What we offer you:

• Remarkable support – grow your technical knowledge and business acumen through a structured learning and development program; financial and study leave support to help you undertake your CA qualification; a dedicated coaching Manager and Partner to help you thrive in your career journey.
• Remarkable exposure – work alongside leading Partners and specialists across a broad range of industries and experiences, develop strong relationships with your clients, participate in national and international secondment opportunities as they arise.
• Remarkable impact – make a meaningful difference in a way that feels personal to you through a range of social, environmental and sustainability initiatives, committees and networks.
• Remarkable perks – including a 9 day fortnight; flexible working arrangements; a complimentary health club & gym membership; social events and clubs; well-being mental health support; paid volunteering leave.

Your opportunity

We currently have opportunities for driven and commercially-minded students to join our Melbourne Indirect Tax team to commence by March 2026 (or earlier).

Managing GST in Australia, as well as other indirect taxes – like stamp duty, land tax, fuel tax credits and payroll tax – can be a complex and costly exercise for most businesses.

Our Indirect Tax team works with closely with clients to help them minimise the impact of GST, state taxes and other indirect taxes on their organisations. 

Joining the Indirect Tax team as a graduate will see you:

• preparing client activity statements (i.e. BAS)
• reviewing a client’s controls and processes to ensure GST is accurately recorded and reported
• drafting client advice on strategies to optimise GST recovery
• liaising with the ATO and preparing applications on behalf of client with respect to the tax treatment of certain products, goods or services
• building a strong foundational understanding of the various State Taxes and the jurisdictional differences between states/territories
• keeping up to date with legislative and regulatory changes, as well as landmark case law.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a 2026 graduate role, you must be:

• on track to complete your studies by the end of 2025 or have recently completed a relevant undergraduate/postgraduate degree within the last two years; and
• an Australian or New Zealand Citizen, a Permanent Resident of Australia or a visa-holder (subject to some conditions).

International students and graduates

We welcome applications from international students who are studying at an Australian tertiary institution.  To be eligible to apply, you will need to demonstrate that you have full time working rights within Australia at the time of your application.  We recommend you review our international student and graduate eligibility information prior to starting your application.

Please note: Grant Thornton Australia will not sponsor students or graduates for the purposes of residency. Successful candidates will be required, as a condition of their employment, to maintain a current visa or where relevant, to independently apply for and obtain permanent residency.

Your application

Five easy steps to starting your career at Grant Thornton:

• Get to know us

• Apply online

• Complete our online testing – the Grant Thornton Strength Assessment

• Complete the video interview

• Attend an assessment centre and/or interview

Need additional support?

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply, and we warmly welcome applications from students who have a disability or identify as neurodiverse.  Should you require any adaptations to the recruitment process or need any additional support from us to help you perform at your best, please reach out to our Early Careers team on 03 8663 6124 or [email protected] to discuss your application and your individual circumstances.