About the Role

This is a great opportunity to join an innovative program which will see graduates contributing their skills and ideas to projects across the public sector. Over 12 months, graduates will rotate through three government agencies and develop skills in advanced analytics, geospatial data and data engineering.  Following successful completion of the program, graduates will be placed within an agency.

Across three rotations, graduates will have the opportunity to:

• Analyse whole-of-government data to evaluate the holistic impact of programs and interventions (Department of Premier and Cabinet)
• Use geospatial data skills to develop digital twins that will change how we design and plan cities (Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage)
• Produce powerful analytics to improve outcomes for children in care and people experiencing housing stress (Department of Communities)
• Use data in innovative ways to help solve crime and keep the community safe (Western Australia Police Force).

To learn more about the Interagency Data Science Graduate Program watch our video here.

About You 

We are seeking talented and motivated individuals with a passion for achieving outcomes to join us.

As part of this role, you will:  

• Analyse data to inform and shape outcomes in a number of areas,
• Develop and run data visualisation and reporting tools and infrastructure to provide key insights to a wide audience, and
• Undertake research and draft easy to use guides for a number of technical and non-technical processes.

We are looking for agile and keen learners and we will support you as you upskill. This program is suitable for graduates from a range of academic backgrounds such as data science, statistics, computer science, analytics and geospatial science.  You will be joining dynamic teams of dedicated and talented public servants from data, technical, and policy backgrounds who will want you to succeed in your role.

If you want to contribute to work that has long-lasting impacts, then we want to hear from you!  

The Benefits

The future is digital. We upskill in the areas we need, which are high demand areas in contemporary workplaces.  

• You will get exposure to and have influence on a broad range of policy, strategic and community issues as you work with our stakeholders across the public, research and not-for-profit sectors
• 10% superannuation contribution, increasing to 12% by 1 July 2025
• Salary packaging opportunities.
• Discount on Health Insurance through our Corporate Health Cover Scheme.
• Onsite end-of-trip facilities, including bike lockers, fully equipped change rooms and personal lockers.
• Three additional days of leave per year (public service holidays).
• Flexible working arrangements (flex time) and working from home.

For further job related information
For further information on the Data Science Graduate Program, please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF). Alternatively, please contact Natalia Kacperek, Director, Data Analytics and Insights on (08) 6552 5357 (not to be contacted for assistance with lodging your application). 

How to apply

Click ‘Apply for Job' at the bottom of this advertisement and please submit:

• A copy of your most recent academic transcript.
• A current CV, outlining your academic and work experience including details of two professional or personal referees.
• Two (2) page written application which addresses:
• Demonstrated skills in the analysis and use of data;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Knowledge of one or more of:
• A data programming language;
• Analysis of geospatial data;
• Statistical modelling; or
• Using data visualisation software (PowerBI, Tableau)

Evidence of Australian citizenship or Australian permanent residency will be required on commencement.

If you experience technical difficulties applying online, please contact the RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056, in the first instance. For information about the process you can contact People Services at peopleservices@dpc.wa.gov.au.

Minimum undergraduate qualification of 3 years or postgraduate qualification of 2 years (Course requirements completed/due to complete between 2019 and 2022) in data science, computer science, geospatial information, and any data or technology related discipline.

The Western Australian Government is committed to providing an environment of diversity and inclusion.  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and people under 24 years of age are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications are to be received no later than 4:00 pm, 12 September 2022.

Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application as late and incomplete applications will not be accepted.