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Up to 6 Positions

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Come join the team at the new Department of Housing and Works.

The Department of Housing and Works delivers and maintains essential social housing and critical infrastructure across Western Australia—including schools, hospitals and police facilities.

We manage tenancy services, support housing provision in remote Aboriginal communities, and oversee government employee accommodation.

Through office accommodation solutions, State Fleet management, procurement, planning and asset policy, we empower other government agencies to deliver their best.

We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, and culturally and linguistically diverse people.

We are committed to ensuring our hiring processes are inclusive. If you are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person, a young person or a person with a disability seeking support with your application, please reach out to Jobs and Skills WA by calling 13 64 64.

When you join us, you can enjoy a variety of benefits, including:

• Flexible work options, including working from home up to 2 days per week
• Professional development, training, and on-the-job learning to advance your career
• Generous leave entitlements, which include 4 weeks annual leave, 3 public service holidays each year, accrued long service leave every 7 years and an option to purchase additional leave each year. Access to cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• Modern workspaces, where you choose your workspace that assists you to do your best work
• Access to activity-based work hubs in the CBD, Fremantle and Joondalup for ad hoc flexible work
• Corporate discounts with selected health insurance providers and access to wellness programs
• Opportunity to contribute to diversity, inclusion, and cultural initiatives across the department, including networks and working groups that promote equity and belonging.

Our program starts in February 2027 and offers:

• Competitive starting salary of $86,439 plus superannuation
• 12-month fixed term contract with possibility of extension or permanency
• Exposure to different business areas on a rotational basis
• Training and career development
• Extensive support networks
• Diverse and inclusive culture
• Flexible working conditions

Previous graduates have been involved with:

• Supporting the delivery and maintenance of social and affordable housing across Western Australia
• Contributing to the planning, design, and construction of government buildings and community infrastructure, including schools, police facilities and hospitals
• Assisting with property and tenancy management services for government and community housing
• Improving departmental operation through ICT support, organisational development, and data analytics.
• At least three rotations during the 12-month program. The rotation process aims to match departmental needs with your degree, skills and interests.

Register Your Interest:

Applications will open on Monday, 23 February 2026.

To register your interest and receive an email notifying you when applications are open, please click on the below link, select “Register”, and follow the prompts.

Register Your Interest

Further information about the program can be found by visiting

https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-housing-and-works/graduate-program-department-of-housing-and-works