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Our First Nations Internship Program is designed to provide students from an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background with some meaningful work on projects including projects supporting Indigenous community. Our internship programs are designed to develop skills and potentially lead to a graduate role in the future. 

About the Program 

Aimed at penultimate year* university students, this program provides Australian First Nations university students an opportunity to work on projects including those that support Indigenous communities and to connect in with First Nations leaders in business.  
Providing comprehensive learning and industry experience aligned to your chosen field of study, and some opportunities for you to give back to the community through high-impact, meaningful and purpose-led projects. 
*Penultimate year: Second-year students of a three-year degree; or, Third-year students of a four-year degree etc. We are flexible with eligibility so feel free to apply as usual for a discussion. 

What you can expect 

Connectivity 
Alongside formal mentoring and professional development, you’ll have opportunities to connect and share perspectives with First Nations leadership and employee groups, providing an invaluable voice on Deloitte’s First Nations strategy and business matters that impact First Nations communities. 

Community 
The program will provide students with some meaningful opportunities to connect and give back to local Indigenous communities. 
As part of this, you’ll work on some projects that contribute to First Nations cultural matters. You’ll connect with others across the Firm, including Senior Leaders, and members of the community whilst developing key skills in the art of storytelling and listening. 

Program Eligibility  
Our First Nations Program is right for you if: 

• You are of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent

• You are ideally a penultimate year student (expecting to graduate in 2026) 

Our program for 2024/25 has opportunities such as Consulting Climate & Sustainability, Infrastructure & Project Solutions, Human Capital and Deloitte Access Economics teams. Students from all disciplines are encouraged to apply.

Internship start:  November 2025, however can be flexible
 

Tax and other benefits/implications
Internship payments will contribute to the recipient’s taxable income and may also impact entitlement to Commonwealth benefits such as ABSTUDY.
The Internship applicants and/or recipients are encouraged to contact Centrelink, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and/or their taxation agent to obtain advice about the implications of the Internship payments on current earnings and benefits.
Information about taxation is also available from the ATO website at https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/income-and-deductions/income-you-must-declare/employment-income/  

Contact details
Should you require further assistance or information regarding the Deloitte First Nations Internship program, please contact a member of our Talent Acquisition team at graduate@deloitte.com.au  

For further information on careers at Deloitte, our Business Units or Vacationer and Graduate opportunities, please refer to our student careers section