Programs currently recruiting
If you’re looking to apply soon, this page shows:
- programs open now
- programs opening soon
- upcoming application timeframes.
Opportunities change throughout the year, so this page is updated regularly.
Department of Energy and Economic Diversification
- Aboriginal Career Escalator Undergraduate Program
Aboriginal students · Work while studying · Career readiness before graduation
Gain paid experience, build confidence and develop job ready skills to support your transition into the workforce.
Department of Justice
- Graduate Program (closing Monday 18 May 2026 at 4:30 PM)
Graduates · Business, accounting, humanities and justice · Perth
Build a meaningful career contributing to a fairer and safer Western Australia through hands‑on work, rotations and mentoring.
Legal Aid WA
- Regional Law Graduate Program (closing Wednesday 7 May at 9:00 AM)
Graduates · Law · Metro and regional roles
Build practical legal skills while supporting access to justice in regional Western Australia through structured training, professional supervision and meaningful legal work with communities across the state.
State Solicitor's Office
- Law Graduate Program (closing Monday 11 May 2026 at 4:30 PM)
Graduates · Law · Perth
Explore all early career programs:
Nothing here feels right yet?
Show moreThat’s completely normal.
Many people start their public sector careers before graduate programs open, or through pathways that don’t require you to have finished your degree yet.
You might want to explore:
Cadetship, internship and vacation programs
These roles help you:
- build experience early
- earn while you learn
- work out what kind of roles you enjoy.
Thinking about working regionally?
Show moreYou don’t have to move to Perth to start a public sector career.
WA public sector jobs exist across the state, including in regional and remote communities.
Starting your career in a regional location can mean:
- broader experience earlier
- strong community connection
- the option to move locations or agencies later on.
Not sure what your degree leads to?
Show moreYou might be surprised where your skills are useful.
Many public sector roles:
- Don’t require a specific degree
- Value transferable skills like communication, problem solving and teamwork
- Offer opportunities to move between different job types over time
What a public sector career can look like over time
Show moreMost people’s careers don’t follow one straight path.
In the WA public sector, many people:
- start in one role and move into others
- work across different agencies during their career
- combine stability with variety and purpose.
We are here to help you:
- understand your options
- see what’s possible
- take the next step with confidence.
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