2024 Graduate Program
Level 3 $76,026 - $81,847 pa, PSCSAA 2022
Department of Finance
Award Winning Graduate Program
Join the Graduate Program Ranked in the
Top Graduate Employers List of 2023!*
As voted by 2022 Graduates across Australia who took part in the Australian Association of Graduate Employers (AAGE) survey.
ALL DEGREES CONSIDERED
Graduates employed on a 12 month fixed term basis with the possibility of extension or permanency
2024 Graduate Program will commence Monday, 5 February 2024.
Starting Salary $76,026 p.a. plus superannuation
Kaya! Wanju!
The Department of Finance acknowledges the traditional custodians of Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past, present and emerging.
You have worked hard for your degree, and like many students, you may be considering the best place to launch your career.
The Department of Finance (Finance) is a unique and innovative central government agency, employing more than a 1,000 people from multi-disciplinary backgrounds to deliver a diverse range of services throughout the State.
We provide leadership and advice across government, deliver building infrastructure projects such as schools, hospitals and community facilities, buy goods and services for government such as electric vehicles, pharmaceutical products or software services and we coordinate initiatives to support the Western Australian economy like administering grants and rebates.
Surprising right? Our collaborative approach and commitment to innovation means we get things done.
Our staff are passionate about the work we do, and our values of clarity, empathy, growth and collaboration underpin everything. We are also committed to making Finance the ‘best place to work’ which means we value training, flexibility and diversity.
Finance provides services to Western Australians, whatever their age, cultural background, or personal circumstances. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 and Section 66R of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to our Graduate Program. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability. Our recruitment practices are inclusive to enable all candidates to fully participate.
Please reach out to Diana Morellini via email or phone (details below) to confidentially discuss any adjustments or accommodations you may need.
Joining Finance as a graduate, you can expect to:
- Build technical skills across diverse directorates
- Work on solving real business problems and projects
- Build your professional network with talented leaders
- Uncover your capability through challenging work
What we look for in our graduates:
- Alignment with our values
- Results-driven with an ability to build positive relationships and networks
- Have a flexible, resilient and curious approach
- Innovative thinking and a customer-centric focus
- A desire to learn, be challenged and strive to achieve each day
Benefits of being a graduate at Finance:
- Rotations throughout the business enable you to develop new skills and network with a diverse range of people/teams
- Encouraged to innovate and share ideas across the business
- Extensive training program and professional development
- Meet and interact with other graduates across the WA public sector
- The opportunity to have input into future rotations within Finance
- Insight into high level roles, meetings and shadowing opportunities
- Supportive work environment to try new things
- Fun graduate activities such as volunteering, committee involvement, events, and end of year projects
- A niche for every qualification type
- Opportunity to contribute to the growth of Western Australia
To be considered, you must:
- Have completed a degree between 2021 and 2023
- Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident at the time you lodge your application
- Be willing to work at our locations in Perth and Osborne Park during the 12-month program
Graduates are employed on a 12-month fixed term basis with the possibility of extension or permanency subject to work performance and the availability of funding. All suitable applicants will be placed in a recruitment pool. This pool will be valid for 18 months and may be used to fill similar permanent and fixed term contract positions during this period. Please note being placed in the pool does not guarantee you a position.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are ready to make a difference and want to take every opportunity available, then a career at Finance is for you.
Please refer to the following documents:
- 2024 Graduate Program Information Guide; and
- 2024 Graduate Program Application Guide.
These documents will assist you with your application.
Your application is the first formal assessment used during the selection process. All instructions must be followed to be considered for an interview.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button at the top/bottom of the screen.
If you experience difficulties downloading these documents, please call (08) 6557 8111 and quote Pool Ref VCID02748 to obtain an Applicant Information Pack.
When you are ready to lodge your application, please check to ensure that you have:
- Prepared your application as stated in the 2024 Graduate Program Application Guide.
- Saved your application as one document in doc (Word) or PDF format. Zipped files cannot be accepted.
Please ensure you have plenty of time to submit your application to allow for unanticipated problems, as late and pro forma applications will not be accepted.
If you are unable to lodge your application online, please refer to the 2024 Graduate Program Application Guide for alternative methods of submitting your application.
The Department of Finance recommends that mailed applications are sent via registered post. No responsibility is taken for unregistered mail.
FURTHER JOB RELATED INFORMATION
Please visit our website WA.gov.au, email gradinfo@finance.wa.gov.au or contact Diana Morellini on (08) 6551 1071 (not to be contacted for Graduate Program Information, Application Packages or assistance with lodging your application).
