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 developed 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
Applications for the 2025 graduate program are now closed.
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
