Government Advisory Graduate Program (Nov 2025)

McGrathNicol is a specialist Advisory and Restructuring firm, helping businesses improve performance, manage risk, and achieve stability and growth. 

Our Canberra office specialises in providing tailored Advisory services to help a diverse range of Australian Government clients, ranging from peak funding bodies across various Australian Government portfolios to some of Australia’s largest Government departments. Matters can vary from providing strategic advice on governance arrangements, through to actively managing distressed companies, assisting businesses in analysing their financial performance, investigating fraudulent behaviour, providing advice on internal assurance frameworks and undertaking internal audit engagements.

What we offer you 

• As a Graduate, you will gain an understanding of how the Australian Government works and play a role in solving some of its biggest challenges. On any given day you could be attending meetings with senior government officials, analysing data and reports, or working on innovative ways to communicate key messages and solutions to clients.
• We offer a unique opportunity to work closely with senior staff and Partners, learning and gaining valuable insights from some of the best in the industry. You will also have a Buddy, Counselling Manager and Counselling Partner dedicated to supporting and investing in you from day one.
• Our people are passionate, driven, inclusive and collaborative. Continuous development is engrained in our culture and we have robust development and reward frameworks to support performance and progression, including tailored formal training throughout your career to complement real-time coaching and feedback.
• Our Graduate Development Program is expertly designed to provide you with the technical knowledge and professional skills you need to launch your career at McGrathNicol. Over the course of your first 12 months, you will build a deep understanding of the firm and develop strong relationships with your national graduate cohort through a mix of online and in-person sessions, including key intensive 'grad camp' events throughout the year.
• Our Government Advisory Graduates have the option to complete the Chartered Accountants (CA) Program, which is fully supported by McGrathNicol, including subject fees, CA Masterclasses and generous study leave.
• We work and celebrate as a team. Build connections by working across our services, attending regular social events and participating in firm-organised charity days, retreats and wellbeing initiatives.

Who you are

• an Australian Citizen at the time of submitting your application;
• in your final year of (or recently graduated with) a bachelor’s or master’s degree with an interest in Government Advisory; and
• available to commence full-time work in February 2026.

Interested? 

To submit your application, please click 'Apply'. If you would like further information, please contact our national HR team.