The WA public sector is committed to growing a workforce that reflects the community it serves and creating culturally safe employment pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Aboriginal identified programs provide tailored support, development opportunities and pathways into long term public sector careers.
Aboriginal Cadetship
- Department of Health (applications open)
A paid pathway for Aboriginal students to gain experience and build long term public sector careers.
Aboriginal Undergraduate Program
Aboriginal Career Escalator Undergraduate Program
Department of Energy and Economic Diversification
Supports Aboriginal students to gain experience while studying and build confidence before graduation.
Aboriginal Graduate Programs
- Main Roads WA (applications open)
A supported graduate pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander graduates to build meaningful careers shaping transport and infrastructure across WA. - Department of Health
A graduate pathway supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander graduates to contribute to health services and improve outcomes for communities across WA.