Accounting Cadetships application are now open.
Are you a current university student or a recent VCE graduate with a passion for accounting? A Cadetship at Saward Dawson offers the perfect opportunity to gain real-world experience while you complete your tertiary studies.
Our Accounting Cadetship Program allows you to combine paid employment in the accounting profession with your university education. You’ll be part of a supportive, flexible work environment that understands the demands of study and helps you balance both successfully.
About Saward Dawson
Saward Dawson embraces a culture of professionalism, generosity and community focus.
At Saward Dawson, we are genuine in the pursuit of the highest standards in professionalism and corporate ethics. We offer a wide range of services and opportunities for our staff to explore various aspects of the chartered accountancy profession, while still providing personalised care.
Top benefits of joining Saward Dawson as an employee.
The Program
Our Accounting Cadetship Program is designed to be highly flexible and typically runs over a period of four years. It combines part-time work with full-time or part-time study, allowing you to build your career while completing your university degree.
We understand the importance of balancing work and study, so we’ll work closely with you to create a schedule that fits your academic commitments. Most cadets work three days per week, with the option to take on additional hours during university holidays.
This program is a fantastic opportunity to gain practical experience and develop professionally, all while working in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Training
Our cadets get involved in the regular graduate and other training sessions provided to professional staff. In addition, cadets are provided on the job training within their allocated division being business advisory, taxation or audit. Cadets also attend our Back to Basics graduate training sessions.
Cadets, like the rest of our staff, have access to senior staff including managers and partners, if they have particular technical matters with which they need assistance. Additionally, we encourage cadets to utilise the firm’s technical and electronic resources if these can assist with their studies.
While you work
Cadets are trained and gain experience in many areas of business. Extensive use of the many different Information Technology packages is a routine part of life at Saward Dawson. The ability to learn whilst in the work environment should accelerate your progress in tertiary studies and will make them more relevant.
We support you
Cadets are provided with a mentoring process that involves regular catchups with a senior staff member to discuss work commitments and other relevant topics. Additionally, they have a formal feedback session every six months with a manager and partner to assess their progress.
Work requirements
We are flexible with the hours worked during your studies and require cadets to work a minimum of three days per week (approximately 23 hours) throughout their cadetship term. This can be spread out over four days. We reassess our expectations at the beginning of each semester to align with university schedules as much as possible.
Our expectations
We expect the following of our cadets:
- Cadets will dedicate sufficient efforts to their studies to ensure they obtain a high standard of academic achievement.
- Cadets will work a minimum of three days per week (approximately 23 hours). This may be increased to full time during university holidays and other times when available. Normal office hours are 8.30 – 5.30 with an hour for lunch which equates to a standard 38 hour week.
- Cadets will progress to a level of junior accountants and beyond as they are provided with work experience and as they develop academically.
We are looking for enthusiastic people to join our team. If you are interested in this opportunity, we would be delighted to receive your application.
Ready to take the next step?
Start your journey with Saward Dawson and gain invaluable experience while you study.
To apply, please send your CV and an introductory letter to; recruit@sawarddawson.com.au
Your introductory letter should include;
- Why you are interested in working at Saward Dawson
- Your latest academic transcript
- Your working rights (permanent resident or citizenship)
- Your availability for working at our offices in Blackburn
