Graduate Development Program
Do you have a Finance, IT, HR or Media and Communications degree qualification?
Do you want to kick-start your career in the WA public sector?
If so, the 2017 WorkCover WA Graduate Program is for you!
About WorkCover WA
WorkCover WA is the State Government agency responsible for overseeing the workers' compensation and injury management system in Western Australia.
This includes monitoring compliance with the Workers' Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981; informing and educating workers, employers and others about workers' compensation and injury management; and providing an independent dispute resolution system.
What is the WorkCover WA Graduate Program?
WorkCover WA’s Graduate Program has a strong focus on building competencies.
The Program provides the opportunity to work across the organisation and on projects that will build your work experience.
Further information about the Graduate Program can be found at www.workcover.wa.gov.au/Graduate Program.
Conditions of the Graduate Program
The successful graduate will commence in January 2017 on an initial 12 month fixed term contract of employment. During the twelve months you will undertake interesting and challenging projects, gaining experience relevant to your qualifications and future career aspirations.
Subject to successful completion of the Program, WorkCover WA will consider options to extend your employment and/or offer you a permanent appointment.
The position has a commencement salary of $67,896 per annum.
Eligibility
Applications are invited from university graduates with finance, information technology, human resources and media and communications qualifications, who have completed a degree in 2015 or will be completing their degree in 2016.
You will have achieved consistently high academic results.
In addition, to be eligible for the Graduate Program you need to provide evidence that you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
Your suitability for interview will be assessed from your written application and Curriculum Vitae (CV).
How do I Apply?
Applicants are requested to apply online using the 'Apply for Job' button on the www.jobs.wa.gov.au website and must include the following:
- a copy of your academic record and evidence of your relevant degree being completed,
- your CV, including the names and contact details of two referees,
- a covering letter which outlines why you are interested in working at WorkCover WA and how it fits with your career aspirations,
- a description (maximum of one page) of your role in a project or assignment that you have undertaken or participated in that demonstrates your strong communication, analytical and problem solving skills.
Applicants must have a valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants.
Would you like to know more?
Please contact Barry Tilbury, Human Resources Consultant on
(08) 9388 5572 or via email on barry.tilbury@workcover.wa gov.au
Applications close 5:00 pm on 14 October 2016
It is intended that interviews will be conducted in the week beginning Monday 31 October 2016.