Department of Transport

An entry level pathway through the School Based Traineeship Program in 2025-26.
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About us

Are you ready to dive into a world where your ideas fuel innovation and your energy drives progress? We are calling all young visionaries to join our mission in connecting and empowering communities across our vast and vibrant state. We believe our young people of today are the future leaders of tomorrow.

Imagine being part of a team that values your fresh perspectives and champions your growth, both personally and professionally, as you navigate through Years 11 and 12.

We’re not just about roads and rails; we’re about creating pathways for young talents like you to shine and make a real impact.

We’re committed to a culture where you can be your authentic self, feel safe, and be supported every step of the way. With us, you’ll be at the heart of action, ensuring that every journey – whether by land, air, or sea – is safe and sustainable.

Services we deliver to the community include:

  • driver, vehicle and boat licensing and regulation
  • transport and urban planning 
  • planning and improving bike riding and pedestrian facilities
  • boating facility management
  • marine safety regulation and education
  • coastal facilities
  • on-demand transport regulation
  • aviation regulation
  • freight and ports regulation
  • marine oil pollution and transport incident response.

Are you up for the challenge? Join us and help us steer towards a thriving future for all. Let’s make moves together!

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Benefits of doing a traineeship with us

Your traineeship will be with our Perth based Regional Services team, with the opportunity to work within our Driving Access and Equity Program.

This program is aimed at people who have limited access to a vehicle, supervisor, driving instructor, or funds to obtain a driver's licence due to barriers including income, employment status, literacy, and geographic location. 

In the first 12 months of delivering the program in the Kimberley and Pilbara, the program achieved:

  • 4,034 hours of supervised driving and driving instruction
  • 409 learner's permits
  • 243 driver's licences being issued. 

In addition to rewarding work, you will be part of an agency that cares about our people, our teams, and the public who we serve.

Learn more about the and see how it has helped real people.

Perfect for …

We’re looking for young people who are:

  • keen to learn new skills and take ownership
  • adaptable and open to possibilities 
  • interested in working with others to get things done.

Find us here 

2 Tassels Place, Innaloo WA 6018

Have a chat to us

If you need more information, please contact Shazia Bukhary, Organisational Capability Consultant on (08) 9216 8724 or email .oc@transport.wa.gov.au

How to apply

Applications open on 1 July 2024. Read How to apply to check what you need to provide in your application.

You can submit your application to oc@transport.wa.gov.au
 

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