Who we are
We’re shaping the future of education in Western Australia! As the state’s largest employer, we support over 800 schools to help students learn, grow and thrive.
Corporate Services functions across the department:
- Recruit, pay and manage people
- deliver essential goods and services
- plan, build and maintain school facilities
- prepare budgets and manage finances and systems
- deliver resources, ICT and infrastructure
- manage information for informed decision making
- work with stakeholders to ensure compliance and strengthen our reputation.
Join us and be part of a supportive team that helps deliver high quality education across WA.
About the program
Kickstart your career with our new and exciting 24 month graduate program starting in 2025! From day one you do real, meaningful work that makes a difference.
In this program you rotate through different central services and school sites, gaining hands on experience in areas such as:
- finance and finance systems
- procurement
- buildings and assets
- information and communication technologies
- human resources
- school and student administration
- promotions and public relations.
Our program is more than just a job – it’s a chance to develop skills, grow your network and get expert guidance. With mentoring, peer networks and professional development opportunities, you build confidence and leadership skills.
By the end of the program, you have the experience and knowledge to step into professional, specialised or business leadership careers in education or the public service.
Start strong, learn fast and shape the future with us!
Learn more about the graduate program.
Program highlights
- Fast track your career with a structured 24 month development program
- Rotate through teams to explore different career pathways
- Get mentoring from experienced leaders who want to see you succeed
- Get first hand exposure to permanent and fixed term roles after completing the program
- Work in a variety of locations close to public transport and possibly your home
- Make an impact by contributing to real projects that shape education in WA
- Build strong connections with peers in a supportive graduate network
What we’re looking for in candidates
- University, TAFE or other vocational training graduates with a minimum of a Cert IV (AQF Level 4) qualification who have completed their studies within the past 2 years
- Available to start work this year
- Demonstrate adaptability, agility and resilience
- Solutions focused and action orientated and dedicated to achieving results
- Great communicators who are curious and work collaboratively
- Innovative thinkers with broad perspectives
- Enthusiastic and eager to learn
Application information
Applications for our 2025 graduate program open soon.
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and be awarded a screening clearance number from the department.
- obtain a Working with Children Check.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website.
Contact us
Cheryl Brownley
Senior Capability Building Consultant
(08) 9264 4592
EducationBusinessServices.CapabilityBuilding@education.wa.edu.au
