What's open now

Find out what’s open right now and see where a WA public sector career could take you.

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 Education

Explore all early career programs: 

Graduate programs

Cadetship, internship and vacation programs

Thinking about working regionally?

You 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?

You 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

Discover where your skills and qualifications could be used

What a public sector career can look like over time

Most 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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