WA Government

Who we are

The Department of the Premier and Cabinet is a central agency within the Western Australian Government meaning we support the operations of government and public sector agencies.

We provide trusted policy advice, foster strong partnerships and deliver high quality strategic services that support the Premier and Cabinet in serving the WA community.

Our role is to drive whole of government priorities, ensuring a connected and focused public sector that benefits all Western Australians.

Guided by our values of Leadership, Connection and Impact, we collaborate with agencies and communities to achieve meaningful outcomes.

Our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do. We embrace diversity and inclusion, nurture talent and foster an environment that empowers our people to succeed.

About the program

Our 12 month graduate program provides a unique opportunity to kickstart your career in government leadership, policy development and strategy.

It consists of 3 rotations across diverse teams, exposing you to exciting high impact projects that shape government policies and influence decisions at the highest levels.

As a graduate officer, you contribute to whole of government policy solutions, strategic initiatives and high level advice provided to the Premier, ministers and key agencies.

Opportunities for rotations are available in any of our 6 divisions:

• Office of the Director General
• Intergovernmental Relations and Strategic Priorities
• Aboriginal Engagement and Community Policy
• Infrastructure, Economy and Recovery
• Office of Digital Government
• State Services, (Finance, IT, HR and Organisational Development).

Program highlights

• DPC was listed as a Top Graduate Employer in 2024 by the Australian Association of Graduate Employers (AAGE).
• Rotations across key government teams, giving you exposure to diverse career pathways.
• Hands on experience in policy, strategy and leadership, with opportunities to contribute to statewide initiatives.

What we're looking for in candidates

We welcome applications from all disciplines as our graduates work in areas including policy and projects, finance, IT, human resources, and organisational development.

We are looking for:

• Team players who thrive in collaborative environments
• Problem solvers with a passion for innovation and continuous learning
• Strong communicators with excellent interpersonal skills
• Adaptable professionals who are ready to take on new challenges
• Analytical thinkers with well developed research skills
• Future leaders with a drive to serve the WA community