Vacationer Program | SR&T | Deloitte Access Economics

Job Requisition ID: 40382 

• Work and learn from our global network of industry leaders and experts
• Get involved in real client work that’s meaningful and purpose-led, developing and building your skills along the way
• Impress us during your placement and you could secure a coveted Graduate Program offer 

Are you curious about where a career in one of Australia’s most recognised economics advisory practises could take you? Are you passionate about driving evidence-based policy and looking to build enviable skills in economic advisory, consulting and research? We’ve got a place for you at Deloitte Access Economics, a team who work on real challenges.

Our Vacationer Program is a paid summer internship (8 weeks) offering real client exposure, project work, and structured onboarding. You’ll have a dedicated buddy, access to networking and social events, and the opportunity to be considered for an early Graduate offer. 

Program dates: November 2026 - February 2027

Duration: 8 weeks 

Program type: Paid summer internship  

Location: Sydney

Eligibility: Penultimate-year students & PR or Citizen of Australia or NZ Citizen  

About the team 

Deloitte Access Economics is one of Australia’s most respected economics advisory practices, working at the intersection of rigorous analysis and real-world decision-making. We support governments and institutions to tackle some of the country’s most complex and consequential policy challenges — from economic reform and productivity, to education, health and social outcomes.

You’ll be joining a group of passionate individuals who work across a range of projects, who take pride in what they do and in making an impact that matters. They further value learning, collaboration and diverse thinking. The team supports early-career development through coaching, buddy support and hands-on experience.

You will be exposed to work across projects in education, health and social policy, agriculture, technology, media and telecommunications, tourism, transport  energy and climate, mining and resources, and macroeconomics. 

What will your typical day look like?

Stepping into Deloitte Access Economics, you'll also be joined by a like-minded Vacationer cohort and guided by some of Australia’s leading economists. You’ll be in an environment where you’ll learn from experts, tackle real challenges, and grow your skills in a supportive team. As a vacationer, you’ll:

• Be given the opportunity to see how economic thinking translates into decisions that affect communities, industries, and future generations.
• Work alongside leading economists and policy advisers, contributing to projects that shape public debate, inform government investment and influence long-term reform.
• Combine quantitative analysis, economic modelling and applied research with clear, persuasive communication — helping decision-makers understand trade-offs and choose better policy options.​
• Our work spans the full policy lifecycle, from forecasting and modelling through to evaluation, strategy and implementation advice. Areas of focus include Macroeconomics and Economic Modelling, Central Government policy (such as tax reform), Education and Economic Participation, Transport, Health and Social Policy — among others.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you. 

We’re seeking penultimate-year students to join our vacationer program. As a naturally curious, bright, ambitious and hard-working student, you’ll also:

• Be studying a relevant degree in Economics or a related qualification. For our Health sector, a degree in any of the following areas: Health Service Management / Health Information Management, Public Health, Health Sciences, or a related qualification. Postgraduate qualifications in relevant fields will be looked upon favourably.   
• Have strong analytical and quantitative skills, including experience in public policy, political science, econometrics, actuarial studies, or data analytics​.
• Be a clear and confident communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate experience in economic research or applied economic analysis developed through your degree.
• Be an Australian permanent resident or Australian/New Zealand Citizen.

Why Deloitte? 

At Deloitte, we focus our energy on engaging and impactful work. We’re always learning, innovating, and setting the standard, making a positive difference for our clients and our society. We put coaching at the heart of what we do, helping our people grow their careers in any direction – whether that means advancing, moving into something new, or even relocating across the world.    

We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion. We have a diverse collection of people from different backgrounds, with diverse experiences, gender identities, abilities, and thinking styles. What binds us together is a shared commitment to value everyone’s perspective and to cultivate inclusion, so that our work environment is a safe space we can all belong.   

We support flexibility and choice. We encourage you to find the right balance between connecting in person with your clients and teams and meeting your own personal needs. 

We help you live and work well. To support your personal and professional life, we offer a range of perks and benefits, including retail discounts, wellbeing leave, paid volunteering days, twelve flexible working options, market-leading parental leave and a return-to-work support package.   

Next Steps 

Sounds like the sort of opportunity for you? Apply now, we’d love to hear from you! 

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By applying for this job, you’ll be assessed against the Deloitte Talent Standards. We’ve designed these standards so that you can grow in your career, and we can provide our clients with a consistent and exceptional Deloitte employee experience globally. The preferred candidate will be subject to background screening by Deloitte or by their external third-party provider.