The program runs for five months (from June to October), aligning with the academic calendar. It will deliver a mix of national and state-based events for all program participants, delivered in a mix of virtual and face-to-face meetings.

A key component of the program will be four meetings between the mentor and mentee. The program will support the unique goals and aspirations of each mentee. This could include:

• Navigating university decisions and opportunities in and out of the classroom
• Revealing how economics and the study of economics and policy can be applied in practice, including the importance of economic principles in achieving good policy
• Uncovering lessons on transitioning from university to the workplace and/or from undergraduate to further studies 
• Reflecting on career and academic ambitions, goals, or pathways
• Beginning to develop a professional network. 

Three key events are compulsory to attend over the course of the program. Please ensure that you are available to attend all events before you apply:

• Welcome event | 22 July 2025
• A session on skills for professional economists | 18 September 2025
• Program close event  |  21 October 2025

Our mentors are professionals with a passion for economics and policy. They are passionate about supporting others looking to enter the profession, particularly other young women. Learn from inspiring women in Australia’s largest economics practice who deliver unique insights to help public and private sector organisations plan for the future.

The Model Your Future… with Deloitte Access Economics program exposes you to industry-leading economists with diverse backgrounds and experiences that they want to share with the next generation of female economists. We understand how daunting the economics and policy profession can be from the outside; our Mentors are here to provide you with advice and guidance as you look to understand what the industry can offer you.

Enough about us; let’s talk about you. 

You'll be a curious and inquisitive female student who:

• Is enthusiastic about meeting, discussing, learning and explore economics and policy
• Has a passion for economics and policy 
• Is a strong communicator – both verbally and written 
• Is looking to pursue a career in economics or policy. 

Applications close: May 25, 2025

We have timed the program to run across Semester 2. When applying, please make sure you can attend all the compulsory events and apply with an email address that you can access during the winter break.

Check your eligibility

You must be a currently enrolled female university student studying economics or public policy (undergraduate or Master's level). We have city-focused programs in Brisbane, Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, and Hobart.

For successful applicants in other locations, including those studying in regional areas, we will endeavour to match you with an appropriate mentor from one of our teams across the country through a fully virtual version of the program.

Application questions

It is vital that you have conducted thorough research and can clearly articulate in your application why Model Your Future… with Deloitte Access Economics is the right fit for you.

We are looking for brief and to-the-point responses. Please provide a succinct response to the following questions for your application:

• What year do you expect to graduate?
• Why are you inspired by economics or public policy?
• What do you hope to get out of your mentorship?
• Will you be available for the full program year (i.e., March to October), including program events?

Getting back to you

At Deloitte Australia, we are absolutely committed to responding to you as soon as possible. Whether by email or phone, we will let you know if you are unsuccessful or progressing to the next step in the process.

We will respond to your application for Model Your Future… with Deloitte Access Economics after the applications close date.

To seek further information about the Model Your Future program, don't hesitate to get in touch with our program leads in your region:

• Brisbane – Christina Dowden cdowden@deloitte.com.au
• Canberra – Kaitlyn Fennell kaitlynfennell@deloitte.com.au
• Melbourne – Rebekah Parker reparker@deloitte.com.au
• Sydney – Theresa Choy thchoy@deloitte.com.au
• Perth – Claire O’Donohue  codonohue@deloitte.com.au
• Hobart – Preston Tsamassiros ptsamassiros@deloitte.com.au

If you are based elsewhere in Australia, please get in touch with Sophie Lebang (slebang@deloitte.com.au) or Rebekah Parker (reparker@deloitte.com.au) to discuss mentorship opportunities in your city.