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Ignite Graduate Program

Discover our Ignite Graduate Program! Apply for our 2026 intake, learn about our recruitment process, and see what the program offers.

Why join the ignite graduate program?

Our Ignite Graduate Program offers you the chance to complete three experiences across seven of our practice groups within a two-year period. Each experience is for eight months. This is a full time, permanent position with a salary of $70,000. Following the two-year program, you will settle into one of the practice groups that you had during your graduate program. This is determined by your preferences your overall performance and business needs.

This is the perfect opportunity to have exposure across various groups. You can find out more about practice groups here. Throughout the Graduate Program you will have study support and financial support for your CA/CPA/PLT

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Ignite program overview
Apply to our Ignite Graduate Program

Our applications are currently closed but are due to open in late February 2025. What you will need to apply:

  • CV
  • Cover Letter (optional)
  • Proof of Work Rights
  • Academic transcripts
Recruitment Process for the Ignite Graduate Program

If you’re looking for some additional guidance, please access our Application Tips.

 

What Does the Ignite Graduate Program Look like?

We believe that by offering rotations you are diversifying your skillset early in your career, you become a more-well-rounded advisor and better connected across out firm. It is through this diverse skillset and breath in connection that makes our Analysts better contributors to great client outcomes. The varied experiences you gain throughout your two years with us prepare you to work in any practice groups as your skills become broad and highly transferable.

See a roadmap of what your first two years could look like: 

After the Graduate Program

Following the two year program, you will settle into one of your rotational practice groups. This is determined by your preferences, business requirements and performance.

In this video we spoke with Sophie to understand how her role at Pitchers has evolved since completing the program.

National graduate conference

Our National Graduate Conference typically takes place in the first couple of months of your Program. It’s three days of development and collaboration.

Post Program Allocation

The chart to the left provides an indicative overview of where our graduates typically settle upon completing the two-year Ignite Graduate Program. Please note that this is a general guideline and may vary from year to year.

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