DEMIRS Graduate Program
The Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) offers a comprehensive and award winning 18-month graduate program that equips graduates with the essential skills, experience, and networks needed for a successful career in the Western Australian (WA) public sector.
Our program gives you opportunities to foster professional growth and development and gain valuable exposure to state-wide projects and initiatives to help improve the lives of the WA community.
You get the chance to rotate through our diverse business areas, as well as other WA public sector agencies. In partnership with the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation (JTSI), you will benefit from a customised rotational plan across both agencies, including shared networking and learning development opportunities.
We also collaborate with the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) to facilitate rotations that give diverse regulatory exposure.
Program highlights include:
- A structured 18-month program with customised rotations through diverse business areas, including interagency rotations.
- Permanent appointment, with a 6-month probation period.
- Work independently and collaboratively on impactful projects.
- A comprehensive support network, including graduate manager and mentor, your graduate cohort and a coordinator.
- Extensive learning and development opportunities.
- Attractive salary ($79,156 p.a. plus 11.5 per cent superannuation), annual increments, flexible work arrangements and metropolitan location.
Applications
Applications for the 2025 Graduate Program are now closed. Follow DEMIRS on LinkedIn or check back on this page for updates about the program, key dates for the 2026 intake and other employment opportunities.
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What are we looking for in a DEMIRS graduate officer?
Show moreEach year we recruit graduates from a range of degrees and qualifications completed in the current or preceding two years. Graduates from all disciplines are welcome to apply, however, certain degrees will be highly desirable or required for certain positions.
Beyond your qualifications, we are looking for graduates who are collaborative, analytically minded, action orientated, have an inquisitive mindset, are culture and values driven, solution focused and are enthusiastic and eager to learn.
The graduate program is a diversity and inclusion employment initiative and therefore we are actively looking for recent university graduates who fall into any of the following diversity groups to be a part of our January 2025 intake:
- people 24 years and under;
- people with disability; and/or
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
Please note: You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident to apply for this program.
The DEMIRS application process
Show moreStep 1 - Submit your written application
All applications should be submitted online via the WA Government Jobs Board using the link in the Graduate Officer advertisement.
To apply for the graduate program, you will need to submit all the written documents that are outlined in the Graduate Officer advert and Graduate Application Pack on JobsWA. This typically includes a CV/resume, evidence of formal qualifications/academic transcripts and a written statement against skills we are looking for.
Step 2- Application assessment
The selection panel will assess all written applications received and agree on a ‘shortlist’ of the most competitive applicants.
Step 3 - Panel interview
If your written application is successful and you are shortlisted, you may be invited to attend a panel interview, where you will be assessed on your eligibility and suitability for the graduate program. Other assessment methods may also be used, such as a presentation.
You are given every opportunity throughout the process to show you are an ideal candidate. If you need extra support during the process, let us know when you are contacted for further assessment and the selection panel will make reasonable adjustments to support your participation in the recruitment process.
Step 4 - Referee checks and applicant notifications
We will talk to the referees of the most competitive applicants. All applicants are notified of the outcome in writing and are encouraged to seek feedback on their application.
A breach claim period of four (4) business days occurs after the applicants have been notified of the outcome of their application, during which time applicants can lodge a claim against the process in accordance with the Public Sector Management (Breaches of Public Sector Standards) Regulations 2005 and Commissioner’s Instruction - Employment Standard.
If we find you suitable and recommend you for our graduate program, you will need to provide a National Police Clearance before you start the program.
DEMIRS graduate program FAQs
Show moreWhere would I be working?
Depending on the position you apply for, you could be working at any of DEMIRS’ Perth metropolitan locations:
- Mineral House, 100 Plain Street, East Perth
- 1 Adelaide Terrace, East Perth
- Mason Bird Building, 303 Sevenoakes Street, Cannington
- Gordon Stephenson House, 140 William Street, Perth
- 66 St George’s Terrace, Perth
As part of your rotations, you may also undertake placements at other WA public sector agency offices. This will be discussed with the Graduate and agreed prior to confirmation of the rotation.
Will I have a good support network throughout the program?
You will have an extensive support network which includes a mentor, line manager, graduate coordinator and fellow graduate buddies who will guide and support you throughout the program.
How will I decide on my rotations?
You will be employed in a home area at DEMIRS, where you will complete your first rotation. This home area is provided in the job advertisement, and will be where you return to permanently on completion of the graduate program.
You and your graduate manager will work together to decide on rotations that will allow you to gain the skills and experiences for you to be successful within your permanent position.
How many graduate positions do you have?
For the 2025 program, DEMIRS is looking to recruit 18 graduate officers.
Can I apply in the final year of my studies?
Yes, as long as you complete your degree requirements before the end of the year and can commence the graduate program in January 2025.
Will I gain a permanent position with the department?
Yes, you will be permanently appointed, with a six-month probationary period.
