Applications for 2024-25 are now closed.
A great program for students
The School Based Traineeship Program provides students entering Year 11 a fantastic opportunity to gain on the job experience and build workplace skills while earning a part time salary.
Over 18 months trainees:
- get paid a fortnightly part time salary
- undertake work (Thursdays and Fridays) in a government agency that counts towards their Western Australian Certificate of Education
- complete a nationally recognised Certificate II in Government
- are provided with ongoing support from a workplace supervisor to develop valuable workplace skills for future employment.
To apply for 2024 students must:
- start Year 11 in 2024
- be a permanent resident or Australian or New Zealand citizen.
If you’re not a permanent resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen will need to provide a copy of an Australian visa that supports the traineeship contract requirements.
See information for students for more.
A great program for agencies too
Tap into new ideas and fresh talent by employing and supporting a school based trainee. Employing young people helps your agency and the sector make progress towards employment targets for young people.
See information for agencies for more.
Announcements
Not all roads lead to ATAR
Elmerillea Jacob couldn't be happier doing a school based traineeship at Armadale Health Service.
Regine finds new pathway to success with a public sector traineeship
Not only is Regine Ineza studying at school while doing a School Based Traineeship at Armadale Health Service, at just 16 years old she’s also the youth representative for the WA Burundian Association.
