Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation - Graduate program

Gain hands-on experience through our rotation program within JTSI and with other departments.
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Applications open 15 August 2024 and close 10 September 2024. Visit to apply online.

Be a part of growing Western Australia鈥檚 economy

Our vision is a strong, diverse and sustainable economy that delivers local jobs and advances Western Australia as a global destination.

Our award-winning interagency graduate program runs for 18 months and offers graduates the opportunity to contribute to statewide projects and initiatives, leveraging your skills and knowledge to positively impact the West Australian economy.

In addition, an attractive salary, flexible work arrangements, extensive learning and development opportunities as well as the possibility for a permanent role within the department. What sets our program apart is the rotation opportunities with other departments offering graduates a diverse experience in the public sector.

We are looking for candidates who are enthusiastic and eager to learn, curious with a can-do attitude and clear communicators.

Interested? now.

 

How to apply

  • Go online to the Jobs WA website to submit your application.

  • Supply a CV of no more than 2 pages. Be sure to provide details of your education, work experience and relevant skills.

  • Attach a copy of your academic transcript.

  • Attach a cover letter of no more than 2 page and provide:

         - reasons why you are applying, 

         - what your career goals are for the next 5 years,  

         - demonstrate how your knowledge and experience through studies and work aligns with this opportunity in JTSI.

  • Don鈥檛 forget to check the boxes to show which business areas you are applying for.  

Who can apply

We encourage applicants who are 24 years and under, have a disability and / or are Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander.  

Graduates who have recently completed their degree or will be completing it at the end of this calendar year can apply.  

You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident when you submit your application.

What qualifications are we looking for?

All degrees are considered.

We encourage applications from students working towards any of the following degrees (or similar): 

  • Arts: (International Relations, Communication & Media, Political Science)
  • Communications: (Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations)
  • Commerce: (Enterprise & Innovation, Tourism and Event Management, Marketing, Business Analytics)
  • Global Security: (Politics, Counterterrorism)
  • Biomedical Science: (Humanities, Business Law)
  • Science: (Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Physics) 

What will you be expected to do?

Your responsibilities could include: 

  • Carrying out research, policy, and project activities to support business objectives, individually and as part of a team 
  • Writing ministerial and briefing notes 
  • Providing customer service and advice to internal and external stakeholders 
  • Supporting initiatives in diverse environments to a gain a holistic view of work in the WA 黑料正能量 

Where to find us

We are located in the Perth CBD with views of the Derbarl Yerrigan / Swan River. We are walking distance from Kaarta Koomba / Kings Park a place of significance for the Whadjuk Noongar peoples for more than 40,000 years.

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Interagency Graduate Program

The Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation and the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety have designed an 18-month award-winning initiative called the Interagency Graduate Program, to help ease students into the workforce.
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