Information for agencies

An exciting employment opportunity bringing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and Western Australian government agencies together.

First, the really important stuff:

  • WA government sector agencies are eligible to host Solid Future trainees.
  • Trainees can be placed in metropolitan or regional locations.
  • After the trainee recruitment process is complete, we match trainees with host agencies. A number of factors are considered in this process including the location of trainees and agency opportunities, the nature of the work available, trainees’ skills, and supporting regional opportunities where this is possible.
  • These efforts help ensure trainees are matched with opportunities where they are most likely to succeed.
  • Generally, public sector agencies will be prioritised for trainees however every effort is made to match trainees with as many applicant agencies as possible. All agencies are notified of the outcome of their application for a trainee.
  • The Public Sector Commission pays the salary of trainees and program training costs.

Responsibilities of the host agency

Trainees complete their full traineeship with their host agency. During this time, agencies must:

  • provide trainees with agency specific induction
  • nominate a supervisor who will attend training, and manage and support trainees for the duration of the traineeship
  • identify potential employment opportunities in the agency for trainees once they complete the traineeship.

Responsibilities of the host agency’s trainee supervisor

The trainee supervisor plays an important role and is the key contact for the trainee. This includes:

  • ensuring trainees undertake meaningful and relevant tasks that develop their skills, experience and knowledge
  • helping trainees complete the units for the Certificate III in Government
  • updating the Commission on trainees’ performance and progress
  • ensuring trainees’ timesheets and leave forms are completed accurately and submitted to the Commission in a timely manner.

How to apply

Applications for the 2024 are now closed.

Program overview

The program spans 3 calendar years, with trainees employed on 12-month contracts.

Year 1

Month Details
August Applications open for agencies and young people 
October Applications close for agencies and young people 
November

Engagement sessions held for applicants shortlisted for a placement
Agencies and applicants selected and notified 
December

Successful applicants supported to complete forms and National Police Clearance requirements for employment
Regional applicants introduced to agency supervisors 

Year 2

Month Details
January

Information sessions for successful applicants and agencies

Workshops for agency supervisor staff (first 2 days of 3 day program) 
February

Trainee induction (3 days) 
Metropolitan trainees introduced to agency supervisors
Trainees begin their 12 month traineeship program with agencies which includes: 

  • attending 4 training workshops
  • attending 4 Nakolak Yanginy (knowledge sharing) sessions, hosted by Commission staff 
  • completing 2 professional development courses
  • completing the Certificate Ill in Government (including first aid course). 
Workshop for agency supervisor staff (third day of 3 day program)

Year 3

Month Details
February End of full time traineeship
August End of part time traineeship

 

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