The program combines structured learning, hands-on experience and strong support networks to ensure graduates not only thrive during the program but build rewarding careers beyond it.
Each year, we attract high-calibre graduates from a wide range of disciplines and provide them with meaningful opportunities to develop leadership capability, technical expertise and a strong understanding of government.
About the Program
Overview
The program runs for 12 months and includes:
- a tailored and interactive onboarding experience
- an 18-month in-house mentoring program
- exposure to members of the Corporate Executive
- opportunities to contribute to strategic and State-significant projects
- professional development and soft-skills training
- targeted rotations for multidisciplinary experience
- access to wellness, engagement and networking initiatives
- enrolment in the Public Sector Commission’s 10-month Launch program.
Graduates commence at Level 3, with a starting salary of $86,439 plus superannuation, in line with the Public Service Award 1992 and Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024.
On successful completion, graduates transition to permanent Level 3 or SCL1 roles.
Location
Your primary workplace will be 140 William Street, Perth CBD, conveniently located above Perth Underground Station. Some roles may include regional travel.
About you
You are a recent university graduate with an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in disciplines such as:
- Aboriginal studies, archaeology, anthropology
- architecture, business, environmental science
- public policy, property, surveying, statistics
- urban and regional planning, engineering, law, finance and more.
You are passionate about the sustainable and responsible management of Western Australia’s natural and built assets, and demonstrate that you are:
- collaborative
- curious
- innovative
- action oriented.
Applicants must be Australian citizens, permanent residents or otherwise entitled to live and work indefinitely in Australia. A 100-point identity check and a National Police Certificate are required.
Applications
Applications to the 2026 program are closed. Applications will reopen in July 2026.
Diversity and inclusion
The Department is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We strongly encourage applications from:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- people with disability
- people aged under 24 years.
Please indicate any diversity group(s) you belong to in your application. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access resources and support via Jobs and Skills WA.
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Contact
Address: 140 William Street, Perth WA 6000
Locked Bag 2506, Perth WA 6001
Phone: +61 8 6551 9971
Email: capability@dplh.wa.gov.au
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