First Nations opportunities
Explore exciting career paths with our Graduate and Internship programs.
Learn more: yamagigu Graduate Program | First Nations Internship Program
Our First Nations programs are designed to provide students with meaningful work on projects that support our Indigenous communities.
Introducing yamagigu
yamagigu is the largest First Nations consulting business in Australia. It combines market-leading First Nations expertise with Deloitte’s global professional services to support the self-determination of First Nations communities.
Read more about yamagigu consulting
Program opportunities
By joining one of our programs, you'll gain invaluable experience, mentorship, and professional skills that could lead to a future career with us.
yamagigu Graduate Program
We’re excited to launch our new yamagigu Graduate Program. The program is open to all graduates who are passionate about meaningful change. Our core principles of Truth, Respect, and Self-Determination underpin it. These services help support well-being, prosperity, and independence.
We have opportunities for graduates to work across the following areas:
- Digital and Transformation
- Economic Development
- Sustainability, Human Rights and System Changes
- Advisory and Transactions
Next steps
Interested in our Graduate Program? Apply Now!
First Nations Internship Program
Aimed at penultimate-year* university students, this program allows Australian First Nations university students to work on projects, including those that support Indigenous communities and connect with First Nations leaders in business.
It provides comprehensive learning and industry experience aligned with your chosen field. It also offers opportunities to give back to the community through high-impact, meaningful, and purpose-led projects.
*Penultimate year: Second-year students of a three-year or third-year students of a four-year degree, etc. We are flexible with eligibility, so please apply as usual for a discussion.
The internship program usually commences in June or November each year; however, we can be flexible on start dates.
Next steps
Interested in our Internship Program? Apply Now!
How we hire
Our recruitment process enables us to assess whether or not we are a good match for you and if you are a good match for us. Take a look at the steps below to understand how we hire for our First Nations Program.
Stay tuned to your inbox, as we’ll be emailing you with updates on your progress through our recruitment process.
Our online assessment is an immersive, client-focussed set of virtual activities that are intended to give you a taste of what it may be like to work with us, along with helping us learn more about you. And following the assessment, you’ll receive a bespoke feedback report about your individual strengths and abilities. This isn’t the outcome of your assessment, but it will provide you with valuable advice on developing your skills and making the most of your potential.
Hear from Maddie on our team’s tips for completing the online assessment.
Note: If you’ve applied for multiple roles with us, you will only need to complete the online assessment once.
You'll receive a call or email from our team advising if you're successful in progressing to our Assessment Day. Depending on your location, the interview may be hosted in-person or conducted virtually.
Expect to join us for a morning or afternoon where you’ll participate in several activities with other students. Your Assessment Day experience with us will vary depending on the role and business area you could be joining; but expect information sessions and networking opportunities, to a group case study exercise and a 1:1 interview with a leader from our business.
Along with all stages of the process, our team will share details with you ahead of time to help you prepare.
Hear from Maddie on the STAR interviewing technique.
Next Up: Selection outcomes!
We'll look to deliver outcomes quickly after your Assessment Day activity. Whether that's telling you that you’ve been successful, or we’re giving you some advice on how to improve for next time, we’ll be in touch as soon as we can. We always do our best to communicate with you throughout the process too.
- Getting a job offer
If your final stage assessment is successful, we’ll offer you a job and your exciting journey with us really begins.
- If you’re not successful this time
You may have been unsuccessful for all sorts of reasons. So, be sure to ask for feedback from our team, who can provide helpful advice and pointers.
You’re always welcome to reapply into future program intakes as well, eligibility requirements permitting of course.
