About our program
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet’s graduate development program provides a unique opportunity to work for a leading and central agency, developing whole of government policy and supporting the Premier and Cabinet in their service of the WA community.
The 12 month program consists of 3 rotations in different teams. As a Graduate Officer, you will get exposure to and have influence on a broad range of exciting projects including developing key policy solutions to whole-of-government issues and assisting in shaping high level advice to the Premier and Ministers and other business areas across our six divisions:
- Office of the Director General
- Intergovernmental Relations and Strategic Priorities
- Aboriginal Engagement and Community Policy
- Infrastructure, Economy and Recovery
- Office of Digital Government
- State Services, (Finance, IT, HR and Organisational Development).
Program highlights
- Experience working at the heart of the WA Government in a central agency
- Up to 3 rotations in varied and challenging projects within the Department over 12 months
- Involvement in developing key policy solutions to whole of government issues
- Opportunity to take your seat at the table with current and future State Leaders
- Professional ongoing learning and development opportunities
Attributes we are seeking in candidates
We welcome applications from all disciplines as our graduates will work in a range of areas, including policy and projects, finance, IT, human resources, organisational development and more.
- Team players
- Problem solvers and those who are forever curious and committed to lifelong learning
- Eager to learn
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Adaptable
- Well devloped Analytical and research skills
- Aspire to become leaders of tomorrow with a sense of commitment to service and want to be part of something bigger
Application dates
Go to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet for more information.
Contact us
T: (08) 6552 5895
E: OrgDevelopment@dpc.wa.gov.au
Grad stories
In addition to listening to Blake's story below, watch the grad videos on our home page and look out for our grad Jet!
Blake - Department of the Premier and Cabinet