For more information for the undergraduate program email Amy here.
Start your career while studying
Our vision is a strong, diverse and sustainable economy that delivers local jobs and advances Western Australia as a global destination.
This program offers Aboriginal undergraduates the opportunity to contribute to statewide projects and initiatives, leveraging your skills and knowledge to positively impact the Western Australian economy.
Your diverse work may include event planning, stakeholder management, speech and government writing or analytical research, so no matter what area you study, we encourage you to apply.
The program is for one year, with the option to extend for another one to 2 years, giving you the chance to progress your career with our department.
Program highlights
- Attractive salary that increases each year
- Reimbursement for up to half of your course fees for the last 2 years of your degree to a maximum of $20,000 (conditions apply)
- Opportunity to build a career and earn a permanent position at our dynamic and varied agency.
- Training, support and mentoring from a range of friendly staff.
After successfully completing the program and your university degree, you will have the opportunity to be considered for a full time permanent position in our department. You may also apply for other roles at JTSI or in the WA public sector, as advertised on the WA government jobs board. A reimbursement scheme is also available to cover part costs of your course (contact us if you need more information).
Attributes we are seeking
- Enthusiastic and eager to learn
- Strong team player with a collaborative spirit
- Curious and skilled problem solver
- Effective and clear communicator
- Resilient and innovative thinker
- Has a can-do attitude
- Analytically minded with strong research skills
Contact us
JTSI – Talent Management Coordinator
Amy Rosher
T: (08) 9262 1655
E: organisationaldevelopment@westernaustralia.com
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How to apply
Show moreGo online to 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.
A cover letter is optional and can be one page long. This will help us get to know you a bit more and could include:
- reasons why you are applying,
- what your career goals are for the next 5 years,
- tell us about what you know and what your experience is through studies and work that aligns with this opportunity in JTSI.
- Don’t forget to check the boxes to show which business areas you are applying for.
Who can apply
Show moreYou must be an Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander.
We are looking for undergraduates in their first year of study for their Bachelor’s degree.
You must have completed a minimum of one semester of the first year of your undergraduate degree.
What qualifications are we looking for?
Show moreAll degrees are considered.
We encourage applicants working towards the following degrees:
- 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)
Where to find us
Show moreWe 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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