Kaya. The Department of Local Government Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) acknowledges the Aboriginal peoples of Western Australia as the traditional custodians of this land, and we pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

Do you want to be supported in a Graduate Program where you build valuable skills and knowledge? Are you interested in joining teams whose work contributes to creating a vibrant, inclusive and connected WA community?

If yes, the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) Graduate Program could be the opportunity for you!

The DLGSC have 12-month graduate opportunities available, with the possibility of permanency upon successful completion of the program.

About the role

The DLGSC graduate program for 2024 starts in late February 2024.

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) is a place of opportunity. As a Graduate Officer with DLGSC you will benefit from exposure to a range of business initiatives and projects directly impacting the WA community.

Prospective areas you could gain experience in include:

• Local government
• Sport and recreation
• Culture and the arts
• Aboriginal culture
• Multicultural interests
• Racing, gaming and liquor.
• Corporate services and strategic policy

About You

You do not need to be an Australian citizen or permanent resident to be eligible for this program. Our graduate program is a fixed-term appointment for one year. You must have a minimum eligibility to live and work in Australia for the duration of the program.

For 2024 graduate positions, we welcome applications from graduates who completed their degree between 2021 and 2023 in any discipline! This may include, but is not limited to, business and law, sport and recreation studies, arts and communication, humanities and social sciences, or finance and economics.

You will also:

• Be adaptable and have a willingness to learn
• Work collaboratively with team members and stakeholders to develop solutions through analysis and creative thinking
• Have the ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, verbally and in writing

What’s in it for you?

As a DLGSC Graduate Officer, you will receive:

• a structured 12-month program, with customised rotations through diverse business areas, matching your development goals and area of interest
• on the job support and mentoring, including access to skilled and diverse colleagues
• an exciting learning and development program, including on the job and formal training to build your workplace capability through:
  • A comprehensive Corporate Induction
  • Access to DLGSC’s new Learning Management System – uLearn
  • Cultural immersion and competency workshops
  • Professional communication and teamwork skills
  • Analytical, conceptual and research skills
  • Project management skills
  • Negotiation and liaison skills
  • Enrolment in the Public Sector Commission’s 10-month graduate development program, Launch. 

In addition, by joining DLGSC you will have access to:

• a competitive, award-based salary with annual increments within award bands
• flexible working hours including flexible start/finish times
• 11% superannuation, increasing to 12% by 1 July 2025
• salary packaging arrangements
• generous award-based leave entitlements – including study and exam leave
• annual professional development planning cycles
• employee assistance and wellbeing programs
• generous corporate benefits packages

About the Department

We are a very diverse agency that contributes to a better Western Australian community through, among other things, providing opportunities for everyone to engage in a range of sporting, recreational, cultural, and artistic programs and activities.

Staff in our Department work across the areas of Local Government, Sport and Recreation, Culture and the Arts, Racing, gaming and liquor, Multicultural Interests, Specialist Aboriginal Projects and Engagement, Regulatory Reform, Infrastructure and State Records.

Our work touches on amazing projects such as development of the new Aboriginal Cultural Centre, delivery of major international sporting events and helping people stay safe while enjoying a night out in our Protected Entertainment Precincts.

The DLGSC also includes the cultural statutory authorities of the WA Museum, State Library of WA, Arts and Culture Trust and Art Gallery of WA. These agencies are also included in the DLGSC graduate program.

How to apply

Apply by submitting:

1. A resume outlining your experience to date, including any work experience, internships (paid or unpaid), extra-curricular activities, volunteering, achievements, associations, and leadership roles
   
   
2. A one-page cover letter which speaks to your interests in our work, this program, and how it aligns with your studies, values and career goals
   
   
3. An electronic copy of your academic transcript and evidence you have completed (or will have completed) your course of study in 2023 or in the previous two years. Include your final or most recent grades.

There is no requirement to address any specific selection criteria.

For further job-related information, please contact our knowledgeable Learning and Development team at learninganddevelopment@dlgsc.wa.gov.au or (08) 6551 4906.

To submit your application, please click on the Apply for Job button.

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.

Supporting a diverse workforce

We are proudly an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace equity. We support diversity and inclusion in the public sector because it makes us stronger as an organisation, and better able to meet our community’s needs. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply and may be given preference during the recruitment process. To assist us, questions regarding diversity have been included in the attached application.

People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace, just ask us.

Further information

If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact hr.enquiries@dlgsc.wa.gov.au or (08) 6552 7540.

If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:

TTY/voice calls          133 677

Speak & Listen          1300 555 727

SMS relay                   0423 677 767

To avoid last minute congestion of the system which may result in your application being received after the closing time and therefore not be eligible, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time.

CLOSING DATE: Friday, 13 October 2023 4:00 PM