2027 Graduate Program
Level 3, $86,439 - $92,795 pa, PSCSAA 2024
Department of Housing and Works
Award Winning Graduate Program
Join the Graduate Program Ranked in the Top Graduate Employers List of 2026!
*As voted by 2025 Graduates across Australia who took part in the Australian Association of Graduate Employers (AAGE) survey.
ALL DEGREES CONSIDERED
Up to 7 Graduate Positions Available
Graduates are employed on a 12-month fixed term basis with the possibility of extension or permanency
2027 Graduate Program will commence 1 February 2027
Starting Salary $86,439 pa, plus superannuation
Hello! Kaya! Ngaji! Nyinda Barndi! Waiba!
The Department of Housing and Works 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 and present.
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.
If you are a person living with disability and require adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Diana Morellini on (08) 65511071 or via email at Diana.Morellini@DOHW.wa.gov.au . You can also reach us through the National Relay Service.
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 equality and belonging.
Joining DHW as a graduate, you can expect to:
- build technical skills across diverse divisions.
- work on solving real business problems and projects.
- build your professional network with talented leaders.
- uncover your capability through challenging work.
Benefits of being a graduate at DHW:
- develop skills and network with a diverse range of people/teams throughout three job rotations.
- gain insight into high level roles and participate in meetings and shadowing opportunities.
- thrive in a supportive work environment that encourages innovation, collaboration and sharing of ideas across all divisions.
- grow through extensive training and professional development opportunities.
- meet and interact with other graduates across the WA public sector.
- participate in fun graduate activities such as community involvement, join a committee, events and end of year projects.
- contribute to the growth of Western Australia.
To be considered, you must:
- have completed a degree between 2024 and 2026.
- be an Australian citizen or permanent resident at the time you lodge your application.
- be willing to work at our locations in Perth, Osborne Park and Fremantle during the 12-month program.
How to Apply:
If you are ready to make a difference and want to take every opportunity available, then a career at DHW is for you.
To be considered for the graduate program, please apply online using the ‘Apply for Job’ button and submit the following:
- Comprehensive Resume
- Including a statement outlining - your reason for applying for the DHW Graduate Program, education, interests, and employment history (paid and unpaid) including your responsibilities and achievements.
- Academic Transcript
- Australian Birth Certificate of Permanent Residency Visa
- Graduate Program Application Checklist
Applicants are encouraged to carefully read the attached 2027 Graduate Program Information Guide/Application Guide as they will assist you with your application. Please ensure you submit your application in Word or PDF format. Zipped files cannot be accepted
Your application is the first formal assessment used during the selection process. All instructions must be followed to be considered for an interview.
Please ensure you apply before the closing deadline as we won’t accept late and incomplete applications.
Further Job-Related Information:
Please read the attached Graduate Program Q&A, visit our website WA.gov.au, email gradinfo@dohw.wa.gov.au or contact Diana Morellini on (08) 6551 1071 for further information about the program (not to be contacted for Application Packages or assistance with lodging your application).
Graduates are employed on a 12-month fixed term basis with the possibility of extension or permanency based on work performance and funding availability. 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.
If you are unable to view or download the documents, please call (08) 6557 8111 and select option 1, or email recruitment@dohw.wa.gov.au, quoting the vacancy reference number Pool Ref VCID03326 for assistance.
