Applications for the 2025 Aboriginal Traineeship Program are closed.
As a part of our Aboriginal Traineeship Program, you will be placed in various business areas to learn and develop a range of public administration skills.
Your duties will include a range of computer-based activities and tasks including:
- Customer service via phone, email and in person.
- Data entry, file management, record keeping and word processing.
- Utilising Departmental systems and Microsoft Office.
- Other duties as required by the business area.
You will be given academic support to complete a nationally recognised Certificate III in Government. Trainees get to earn while they learn with benefits like:
- access up to 4 professional development workshops to expand your skills
- dedicated support from a buddy or mentor throughout your 12 months
- on the job training – no homework or offsite learning.
Eligibility to apply?
To be eligible you must be:
- committed to working full-time for 12 months in an office environment
- of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are recognised as such by the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community
- willing to undergo an employment screening, which includes a National Criminal History Check and other checks that may be relevant to the position requirements.
How to apply
Applications are closed for the 2025 Aboriginal Traineeship Program.
If you wish to express interest in the 2026 program, contact the team on 61 8 9264 1700 or email AboriginalWorkforceDevelopment@justice.wa.gov.au.
Applicants with disability requiring adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or call 61 8 9264 1700 for a confidential discussion.
