Aboriginal Traineeship Program: Department of Justice

Applications for the 2026 Aboriginal Traineeship Program are closed.

As a part of our Aboriginal Traineeship Program, you will be placed in various business areas to learn and develop a range of public administration skills.

Your duties will include a range of computer-based activities and tasks including:

• Customer service via phone, email and in person.
• Data entry, file management, record keeping and word processing.
• Utilising Departmental systems and Microsoft Office.
• Other duties as required by the business area.

You will be given academic support to complete a nationally recognised Certificate III in Government. Trainees get to earn while they learn with benefits like:

• access up to 4 professional development workshops to expand your skills
• dedicated support from a buddy or mentor throughout your 12 months
• on the job training – no homework or offsite learning.

Aboriginal Traineeship Program (PDF, 2.1MB)

Eligibility to apply?

To be eligible you must be: 

• Be self-motivated, engaged and enthusiastic.
• Have an interest in working for the Department of Justice.
• Be able and committed to working full-time for 12 months in an office environment.
• Be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and be recognised as such by the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community.
• Be willing to undergo an employment screening, including a National Criminal History Check and other checks relevant to the position requirements.
• To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.

How to apply

Please ensure you review the Job Description Form for information about the requirements of the position.This will assist you with your application.

Applicants with disability requiring adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or call 61 8 9264 1700 for a confidential discussion.