Applications open all year
Are you a young Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) person looking for an exciting opportunity to kick-start your career within the Western Australian (WA) public sector?
Eligibility
To be considered for a traineeship through the ATSI stream, you are required to meet the following criteria:
- must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- 17 - 24 years of age
- minimum completion of year 10 or equivalent
- an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- committed to working full time for 12 months or part time for 18 months in an office environment within a public sector agency
The WA public sector has some of the most interesting career opportunities around, so if you are interested in a public sector traineeship, visit www.wa.gov.au to see the range of agencies you could work in.
Job description
The Public Sector Traineeship, Recruitment and Referral Service (PSTRRS) may give you the opportunity to work in a WA public sector agency full time for 12 months or part time for 18 months while earning a trainee wage. On successful completion of the traineeship, you will attain a nationally recognised qualification of a Certificate II, III or IV in Government (Public Administration).
As a trainee you may:
- perform reception and administration duties
- process mail
- work in a team and contribute ideas
- use a range of software and technology
- use a range of office equipment
- deliver an excellent customer service
- work effectively and efficiently within a WA public sector agency
- use a range of workplace communication strategies
- work effectively with diversity.
Future career pathway
On successful completion of the public sector traineeship, the Commissions Recruitment and Referral Service may assist you in securing a higher level traineeship or entry level 1 position within the WA public sector.
Application instructions:
To apply through the ATSI stream for a traineeship, complete your application online.
Select the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page.
You need to ‘Login’ or ‘Register’.
It is recommended that you allow at least 15 minutes to complete the online registration, as you are required to complete the online application form and attach your resume.
IMPORTANT – before applying, please have the following information ready:
- Personal details
- Education and training details
- A current resume or CV
Without this information, you will be unable to complete your application.
Within seven days of submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email if you have been successful or unsuccessful in being converted into the traineeship pool.
Please ensure you meet the eligibility requirements to apply for this traineeship opportunity.
For further job related information:
For more information contact youth@psc.wa.gov.au or call the Traineeship Coordinator on 6552 8864.
