Welcome to the WA public sector – we are different to what you might think.
Our range of university graduate and cadetship programs provide the foundational skills needed for successful and rewarding careers, while you work on important programs that support the Western Australia community.
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Meet our grads
Graduate program quick facts
Show moreWhat salary will I earn?
Most WA public sector graduate programs start on a Level 3 salary of more than $79,000 a year.
How are graduate programs structured?
Programs range from 12 months to 3 years with most including rotations across different divisions, and some across different agencies!
This provides plenty of variety and learning opportunities no matter what program you choose.
Will I be employed when I finish the graduate program?
Many graduate programs offer the opportunity of for permanent employment at the end. Where this is not possible, your agency will help you find your next opportunity.
There are more than 166,000 people employed across the WA public sector. With the experience you have gained, you’ll be hot property!
What training do I receive?
All programs provide comprehensive support and training that often includes guidance from an experienced mentor, networking opportunities, agency induction and role specific training.
Many agencies also enrol their graduate staff in the Public Sector Commission’s Launch program. This innovative 10 month development program includes practical skills plus experiences to help you develop a growth mindset, an essential element for a successful career.
Can international students apply for graduate programs?
The graduate programs offered by the Public Sector Commission and Office of the Auditor General accept applications from international students who have valid working visas.
Most other programs require applicants to be Australian citizens or permanent residents. However, if you are an international student and interested in a program please contact the agency and talk about their program and other employment opportunities they may have.
If you can’t seem to find the information you are looking for, email us at opportunity@psc.wa.gov.au
Where is my qualification needed?
Show moreMost agencies are interested in graduates with a wide range of qualifications, skills and experience, but here you can discover where your qualification may be a high priority for an agency, or closely aligned with their functions.
These agencies may be a good place to start as you look at the graduate and cadetship programs on offer.
Remember though – public sector agencies are interested in much more about you than just your qualification, so do not ‘cross off’ an agency if their name is not listed next to your qualification.
Your qualification | ‘High priority’ agencies |
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Agriculture, environment, biological sciences and sustainability | |
Architecture, design, urban and regional planning | |
Business and commerce | |
Engineering and construction | |
Finance and accounting | |
Humanities and social sciences | |
Hospitality, tourism and recreation | |
Information technology | |
Mining, geology, geoscience and earth science | |
Health, medicine and biomedical sciences | |
Law | |
Marketing, media and strategic communications | |
Psychology, social work, mental health |
Come and say hi! - Our 2024 events
Show more2024 events
Event | Date | Location |
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Health and Science UWA Industry Pop-Up | Wednesday 1 May | UWA Nedlands |
Engineering and Mathematics UWA Industry Pop-Up | Tuesday 7 May | UWA Nedlands |
Business School UWA Industry Pop-Up | Tuesday 14 May | UWA Nedlands |
St Thomas More College Career Fair | Friday 2 August | 48 Mounts Bay Road, Crawley |