First Nations Internship Program 2026/2027 (Melbourne, VIC, AU)

Aimed primarily at penultimate year* university students, this program provides Australian First Nations students with the opportunity to:

Contribute to real-life client projects within your chosen service line

Support initiatives that positively impact Indigenous businesses and communities

Develop technical and professional skills aligned to your field of study

Build strong networks across the Firm, including First Nations leaders and employee groups

From day one, you’ll be part of the team, gaining hands-on experience, exposure to real deliverables, and insight into how professional services supports clients across industries.

*Penultimate year: Second-year students of a three-year degree; third-year students of a four-year degree, etc. We are flexible with eligibility, if you’re unsure, we encourage you to apply for a discussion.

During your internship, you may:

Work on live client engagements and contribute to deliverables

Assist with research, analysis and structured problem-solving

Support advisory work for Indigenous organisations or community initiatives

Contribute to projects that embed First Nations strategy into business practice

You’ll gain practical, transferable experience that strengthens your resume while building confidence in a corporate environment; without losing connection to purpose and community impact. Structured Support & Mentoring

We know that feeling supported and culturally safe at work matters.

Throughout your internship, you will be paired with:

An Indigenous Mentor within the business to provide cultural guidance, connection and leadership insight

A Buddy in your immediate team to support you with day-to-day questions and workplace navigation