First, the really important stuff:
- WA public sector agencies are eligible to host Solid Future trainees.
- Trainees can be placed in metropolitan or regional locations.
- After the trainee recruitment process is complete, we match trainees with host agencies. A number of factors are considered in this process including the location of trainees and agency opportunities, the nature of the work available, trainees’ skills, and supporting regional opportunities where this is possible.
- These efforts help ensure trainees are matched with opportunities where they are most likely to succeed.
- Generally, public sector agencies will be prioritised for trainees however every effort is made to match trainees with as many applicant agencies as possible. All agencies are notified of the outcome of their application for a trainee.
- The Public Sector Commission pays the salary of trainees and program training costs, and each trainee has a secondment agreement with the agency that hosts them.
Responsibilities of the host agency
Show moreTrainees complete their full traineeship with their host agency. During this time, agencies must:
- provide trainees with agency specific induction
- nominate a supervisor who will attend training, and manage and support trainees for the duration of the traineeship
- identify potential employment opportunities in the agency for trainees once they complete the traineeship.
Responsibilities of the host agency’s trainee supervisor
Show moreThe trainee supervisor plays an important role and is the key contact for the trainee. This includes:
- ensuring trainees undertake meaningful and relevant tasks that develop their skills, experience and knowledge
- helping trainees complete the units for the Certificate III in Government
- updating the Commission on trainees’ performance and progress
- ensuring trainees’ timesheets and leave forms are completed accurately and submitted to the Commission in a timely manner.
How to apply
Show moreApplications for 2025 are now open and close on Monday 4 November 2024.
Use the Agency application form to register your agency.
Program overview
Show moreThe program spans 3 calendar years, with trainees employed on 12-month contracts.
Year 1
| Month | Details |
|---|---|
| October | Applications close for agencies and young people |
| November | Engagement sessions held for applicants shortlisted for a placement. Agencies and applicants selected and notified. |
| December | Successful applicants supported to complete forms and National Police Clearance requirements for employment. Regional applicants introduced to agency supervisors. |
Year 2
| Month | Details |
|---|---|
| January | Workshops for agency supervisor staff (first 2 days of 3 day program) |
| February | Trainee induction (3 days)
Workshop for agency supervisor staff |
Year 3
| Month | Details |
|---|---|
| February | End of full time traineeship |
| August | End of part time traineeship |
