The program combines structured learning, hands-on experience and strong support networks to ensure graduates not only thrive during the program but build rewarding careers beyond it.
Each year, we attract high-calibre graduates from a wide range of disciplines and provide them with meaningful opportunities to develop leadership capability, technical expertise and a strong understanding of government.
About the Program
Overview
The program runs for 12 months and includes:
- a tailored and interactive onboarding experience
- an 18-month in-house mentoring program
- exposure to members of the Corporate Executive
- opportunities to contribute to strategic and State-significant projects
- professional development and soft-skills training
- targeted rotations for multidisciplinary experience
- access to wellness, engagement and networking initiatives
- enrolment in the Public Sector Commission’s 10-month Launch program.
Graduates commence at Level 3, with a starting salary of $86,439 plus superannuation, in line with the Public Service Award 1992 and Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024.
On successful completion, graduates transition to permanent Level 3 or SCL1 roles.
Location
Your primary workplace will be 140 William Street, Perth CBD, conveniently located above Perth Underground Station. Some roles may include regional travel.
About you
You are a recent university graduate with an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in disciplines such as:
- Aboriginal studies, archaeology, anthropology
- architecture, business, environmental science
- public policy, property, surveying, statistics
- urban and regional planning, engineering, law, finance and more.
You are passionate about the sustainable and responsible management of 91¶ÌÊÓƵ’s natural and built assets, and demonstrate that you are:
- collaborative
- curious
- innovative
- action oriented.
Applicants must be Australian citizens, permanent residents or otherwise entitled to live and work indefinitely in Australia. A 100-point identity check and a National Police Certificate are required.
Applications
Applications to the 2026 program are closed. Applications will reopen in July 2026.
Diversity and inclusion
The Department is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We strongly encourage applications from:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- people with disability
- people aged under 24 years.
Please indicate any diversity group(s) you belong to in your application. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access resources and support via .
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Contact
Address: 140 William Street, Perth WA 6000
Locked Bag 2506, Perth WA 6001
Phone: +61 8 6551 9971
Email: capability@dplh.wa.gov.au
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