Job opportunity

Join the Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration's Graduate Program

Permanent position (with a 6-month probation period)

Flexible work arrangements

Starting salary of $86,439 p.a. plus 12% superannuation

Commence on 19 January 2026

About our Graduate Program

Our program is your gateway to meaningful work that improves the lives of Western Australians. You will be given opportunities to foster professional growth and development and gain valuable exposure to state-wide projects and initiatives.

You get the chance to rotate through our diverse business areas, as well as other WA public sector agencies.

In partnership with the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) and the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification (DEED), you will benefit from prioritised rotations, including shared networking and learning and development opportunities.

We also collaborate with the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) to facilitate rotations that give diverse regulatory exposure.

Hear from a past graduate as they share their experience participating in the Graduate Program and how the public sector is a place of opportunity.

If you're a highly motivated and ambitious graduate eager to embark on an exciting journey within the public sector, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our esteemed program.

Graduate Opportunities

We are currently offering 2 Graduate Officer positions within the Resource and Environmental Regulation Group for the 2026 intake.

Click here to learn more about the Resource and Environmental Regulation Group.

To learn more about the exciting and diverse work done by DMPE, please visit our website.

For detailed information on the positions, desired degrees and business areas and the application process, please read the Graduate Program - Application Pack.

This is your chance to embark on an exciting career journey, working alongside industry experts and utilising your skills to make a difference to the Western Australian community. Don't miss out on these incredible opportunities.

As a Graduate, you will receive:

• Permanent appointment, with a 6-month probation period.
• A structured 18-month program with rotational opportunities through our diverse business areas, as well as other WA public sector agencies.
• The opportunity to work independently and collaboratively on impactful projects.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities.
• A comprehensive support network, including graduate manager and mentor, your graduate cohort and a dedicated graduate coordinator.
• An attractive salary, annual increments, flexible work arrangements and work within a metropolitan location.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for 2 graduates who:

• Have completed their degree in 2023, 2024 or by December 2025 (in a discipline relevant to the position you are applying for);
• Have a strong willingness to learn, collaborate with team members and stakeholders, and have excellent research, analytical, and written skills;
• Proactively build strong working relationships;
• Apply their knowledge, skills and experience to problem solve;
• Ask clarifying questions to achieve results;
• Recognise the role they play in a team; and
• Take responsibility of managing their work.

Our Graduate Program is a diversity and inclusion employment initiative and therefore we are actively looking for recent university graduates from any of the following diversity groups to be a part of our January 2026 intake:

• People aged 24 years and under;
• People with disability; and/or
• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident at the time of application submission.

Need further info? 

For more information about our award-winning Graduate Program, including application process guidelines and access to documents in alternate formats, we encourage you to visit our website and read through the attached Graduate Program Application Pack. Here, you will find comprehensive information to assist you in your application journey.

If you have any specific questions or require further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact Danielle Vinicombe, Acting Coordinator Graduate and Youth Initiatives, on (08) 9222 3623 or send an email to graduates@lgirs.wa.gov.au.

How to apply

To apply for a graduate position, we require the following documents from you:

• Comprehensive CV (maximum 2 pages): detailing your education, work experience, and relevant skills.
• Academic Qualification and Transcript: a copy of your qualification and academic transcript to showcase your educational achievements.
• Statement (1- 2 pages): outlining a project or assignment you have been involved in where you have had to build strong working relationships, apply your knowledge, skills and experience to resolve problems, ask clarifying questions and achieve positive results.

You’ll also find that further into the recruitment process all the requirements and pre-employment conditions included in the attached Job Description Form/s will be assessed.

To submit your application, click on the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this page. You will be asked to complete several questions and select the position/s you are applying for, before attaching your requested documents.

If you have any questions about employment conditions or the application process, please contact Danielle Vinicombe, Acting Coordinator Graduate and Youth Initiatives, on (08) 9222 3623 or send an email to graduates@lgirs.wa.gov.au.

Supporting diversity and inclusion

The department is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive workplace.  That’s why championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our department. 

We use the National Relay Service (NRS) to ensure we are accessible to people who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment. NRS can help you connect with us on:

• TTY/voice calls – 133 677
• Speak & Listen – 1300 555 727
• SMS relay – 0423 677 767

If you have any access needs that may require adjustment to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, including alternate methods of communication, or to request a document in an alternative format please contact us at RecruitmentandEngagement@lgirs.wa.gov.au.

CLOSING DATE: 12.00 pm on Monday, 15 September 2025 (WST)

Please ensure you allow yourself sufficient time to lodge your application online; as applications that are in progress or submitted after this time will not be accepted. It is your responsibility to ensure your application is submitted on time.

We look forward to receiving your application and considering you for this exciting opportunity to join our team.