For graduates

Start your career in the WA public sector.

Graduate programs are designed to help you transition from study into meaningful work, while building skills, confidence and professional networks.

Across the WA public sector, agencies offer structured graduate programs in areas such as policy, law, health, finance, engineering, IT, environment and community services. Programs vary by agency and role, but all are focused on helping you learn, grow and build a long term career.

What you'll find on this page

  • Graduate programs currently offered across WA Government agencies
  • Information about program structure and duration
  • Links to individual program pages with application details

Use this page to explore what’s available and decide which programs you’d like to learn more about.

January – February

Programs that typically open during this period

Corporate Services Support Program
Department of Education 
Applications closed

Graduate Program
Department of Housing and Works
Applications closed

March – April

Programs that typically open during this period

Graduate Development Program
Department of Health
Applications open

Graduate Program
Department of Justice

Graduate Program
Department of Treasury and Finance
Applications open

Regional Law Graduate Program
Legal Aid WA

Graduate Program
Office of the Auditor General

Graduate Program
Public Transport Authority
Applications open

Law Graduate Program
State Solicitor’s Office

May – June

Programs that typically open during this period

Aboriginal Graduate Program
Department of Health

Graduate Program
Department of the Premier and Cabinet

Graduate Program
Public Sector Commission

September – October

Programs that typically open during this period
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