Pros
The Deloitte name still has some value on a CV and there are occasionally interesting clients and projects.
Cons
My experience at Deloitte Perth was overwhelmingly disappointing. The culture is one of the coldest and most transactional I have encountered. Despite constant messaging about wellbeing, inclusion and culture, basic collegiality often feels absent. People routinely walk past one another without acknowledgement, and many interactions feel driven by status, politics or immediate utility rather than genuine teamwork. The administrative burden is extraordinary. Commercial staff are expected to complete large volumes of internal administration, only to have multiple layers of support staff review, correct and police the work. The result is what feels like systematic micromanagement. The firm's priorities often appear backwards. Significant effort is devoted to internal communications, culture campaigns, compliance activities and corporate messaging while sales, delivery and client outcomes seem secondary. There is a noticeable gap between what the firm says it values and what receives attention internally. Technology and infrastructure are also surprisingly poor for a global consulting firm. I lost 15–20 minutes EVERY morning waiting for my laptop to connect and become usable. Systems are slow, unreliable and frustrating. Internal AI tools were frequently unusable or frozen *for days*. The laptop issued to me arrived heavily worn and damaged, which reinforced the impression that employee enablement is not a priority. The physical office itself is also below the standard I would expect from a premium professional services firm. Cleanliness and maintenance frequently felt neglected. Compensation is another area prospective employees should understand clearly before accepting an offer. Unlike many Australian employers, remuneration discussions are commonly framed around total package rather than base salary, meaning superannuation is included in the quoted figure. Candidates should ensure they understand exactly what is being offered before making comparisons with alternative opportunities. Perhaps most concerning is the leadership culture. Many senior leaders are polished and personable on the surface, but the environment can feel highly political and territorial underneath. Collaboration is frequently discussed, but competition for influence, clients and visibility often appears to drive behaviour. This was not the hardest job I have ever had. It was simply one of the most draining. The combination of bureaucracy, poor systems, weak collegiality, internal politics and performative corporate culture made it increasingly difficult to stay engaged.