DEAKINCOMMERCE SOCIETY 2024 VACATIONER/ GRADUATE GUIDE
The Deakin Commerce Society welcome you to our Annual Networking Evening andarethrilledtopresentour2024Vacationer/GraduateGuide,whichshowcases the various opportunities on offer to Deakin Students from our sponsors and firm guests
In this guide, you will find a range of materials that have been compiled as a meanstoinformofallthecurrentopportunitiesavailable.Youwillfindinformation onacademicprograms,vacationers,internshipsandgraduaterolesfromsomeof theleadingaccounting,consultancyandrecruitmentfirms.Wehopethatyoucan usethisinformationtofurtherenhanceyourcareerjourneyincommerce.
As President of the Deakin Commerce Society (DCS), I am thrilled to unveil the 2024 Vacationer and Graduate Guide. This guide is dedicated to helping you expandyournetworkandnavigatethediversefieldofCommerce.
Having authored this guide last year, I can confidently say that every detail is packed with opportunities waiting to be seized. It is often said, perhaps to the point of cliché, that " your network is your net worth." This could not be truer. Embrace every opportunity detailed in this guide or offered by someone you meetalongtheway.
As you delve into this guide, I encourage you to forge invaluable connections and approach every opportunity with an open mind. As discussed in our Networking Workshop, feeling uneasy or uncomfortable often means you’re on thevergeoflearningsomethingnewandvaluable.
Wishingyoutheverybest,
MEETOUR GOLDSPONSORS
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Consultant
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SeniorConsultant
AI in the Finance Profession
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is widely predicted to have a profound economic and social impact, transforming industries, and enabling a shift to new agendas Indeed, AI-infused innovation has already produced significant change in our everyday lives and in sectors such as finance, retail, and media.
Discover why it's vital for finance professionals to understand the capabilities, limitations and potential applications of AI within their specific domains in the full ACCA Professional insight report “AI in the Finance Profession” Also, learn more about AI in relation to accounting and finance with ACCA’s Quick Guide to AI
MEETOUR
Department of Treasury and Finance
DEPARTMENT PROFILE
About the Department of Treasury and Finance
The Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) is a central agency working at the heart of the Victorian Government to improve the lives of Victorians We provide influential economic, financial and resource management advice to help deliver policies that that make a difference.
strategy We also assist the Government to implement major infrastructure projects and contractual agreements across Victoria
Graduate and intern program information
Graduate program Summer internship program
Our graduate program offers the opportunity to work on leading-edge public policy and shape the longterm economic outlook of the state DTF recruits from the Accounting and Finance, Economic Consultancy, as well as Generalist streams of the program.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person or a person with disability. As a graduate, you will:
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• • • • have diverse roles work in different departments get access to learning and development opportunities learn and grow with mentors and peer networks be guaranteed a job at the end of the program
For more information please visit https://www vic gov au/victorian-governmentgraduate-program
The Department of Treasury and Finance Summer Internship program is open to applicants for two streams, an Economics and Public Policy Stream and an Accounting and Finance Stream The 12-week program allows students to apply their economics, finance, or accounting studies to real world problems Internships are offered on a full time, fixed term basis across the Department in various divisions
For more information please visit https://www.dtf.vic.gov.au/careers/internships 2024 application dates
Victorian Government Graduate Program
Application are open from 4 March to 7 April 2024. Internship program
Applications open in July 2024
MEETOUR SILVERSPONSORS
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ABOUT PKF MELBOURNE
At PKF Melbourne we are dedicated to delivering exceptional financial solutions We are a member of PKF Global, a network of accountancy firms with over 220 members operating under the PKF brand in 150 countries across five regions
As a new graduate, you'll be joining a team of commercially-minded technical experts who are passionate about mentoring and developing young talent. We believe that by investing in our people, we can create a culture of excellence that drives our success.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Application
CV & Introduction via Prosple
All applications will be reviewed by a member of the talent team, our commitment to you is that every application will be responded to If you haven’t heard from us and would like some feedback on your application, we encourage you to contact: careers@pkfmelbourne.com.au
Preliminary Interview
Virtual via Microsoft Teams
We want to ensure you have the best chance at success at PKF Melbourne Our first interview is about 10-15 minutes with a member of the Talent team and is designed around some behavioural questions and a couple of technical. It is also a space for you to ask questions and learn more about the opportunities we have at PKF Melbourne.
Partner Interview In Person
This interview is to meet the Partner of the team you could be joining and get an indication of your abilities so we know how to best support you if successful
