About us
Students are at the heart of vocational education and training.
Our aim is to provide all Western Australians with training that leads to jobs and careers aligned to their aspirations.
We work with WA TAFE colleges, training providers and other organisations to create exciting job and training opportunities. These programs help people across Western Australia learn new skills and get ready for future jobs.
We also work with secondary schools across WA to give students a chance to explore different career options and start studying a nationally recognised vocational qualification while they’re still at school (like this school based traineeship that you are applying for!).
To learn more about what we do visit our website.
Benefits of doing a traineeship with us
As a member of our team, you:
- earn while you learn – gain valuable workplace skills and obtain a nationally recognised qualification, all while getting paid!
- work alongside a team who will train, support and guide you through your traineeship
- can access our learning and development and wellbeing programs, designed to help you develop both personally and professionally
- enjoy support from current and past trainees working with us
- develop your technical skills to help you be ‘job ready’ when you finish your traineeship
- get involved with work that makes a positive contribution to the future of WA
- can undertake further study or apply for an entry level role with the department at the end of your traineeship.
Learn more about the benefits of working with us.
Perfect for …
We are looking for young people who are:
- keen to undertake a traineeship and learn new skills
- able to work well with others and enjoy working in a team
- able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people
- comfortable using computer applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
Traineeship locations
You could work at either Djookanup, Prospect Place or the Clean Energy Skills National Centre of Excellence (CESNCE).
Our Djookanup office is in Osborne Park, a short walk or bus ride from the Glendalough train station.
Our Prospect Place office is conveniently located in West Perth, with bus services and the Leederville train station close by. CESNCE is next to Elizabeth Quay train station, Perth Ferry and Perth Bus Port.
How to apply
Applications are open from 22 June to 5 August 2026.
To apply, please email your application to DTWDHRTrainees@dtwd.wa.gov.au
Read through the How to apply guide to check what you need to provide in your application.
Need some help with writing your resume? The Jobs and Skills WA Resume Toolkit can help you get started!
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to come in for a chat with our hiring panel and undertake a small assessment task.
Additional items
- Completed school based trainee application form signed by a VET coordinator, subject teacher, parent/guardian and the applicant
- 2 school recommendations, one completed by a school VET coordinator and the other by a current subject teacher
- Current resume
- Year 10 report (Semester 1) with Year 9 NAPLAN, OLNA results or subject grades
Contact us
Have questions?
Contact Chloe Laurie, A/Human Resources Development Consultant by telephone (08) 6551 5068 or email DTWDHRTrainees@dtwd.wa.gov.au.
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