Kickstart your career making a difference for Western Australia. Join our 2027 Graduate Program!

18-month fixed term appointment with the possibility of extension and/or permanency after 12 months

About us

The Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) works to support the Government to achieve its priorities and whole-of-government targets. As the principal economic and financial advisor, we provide leadership and strategic advice and influence to support the delivery of services and outcomes for the benefit of Western Australia.

What we do is integral to the Government’s decision-making processes about where and how to spend taxpayer’s money to ensure Western Australians have access to quality services on a financially sustainable basis.

We lead procurement and leverage our buying power to secure products and services for government, achieving value for money for Western Australia.

We collect revenue to fund government services and administer payment of grants and subsidies to the Western Australian community.

To find out more about DTF, visit our website.

The opportunity

Our 18-month Graduate Program is a structured development pathway designed to launch your career in a high‑performing central agency. Our graduates work on important projects that shape Western Australia’s future. These include economic reform, budget analysis, procurement strategy, managing state revenue, and long-term financial, social, and environmental sustainability.

Our program applies your academic learning, accelerates your skills, and challenges you with
high-impact projects. It provides you with meaningful work from day one, supported learning, and the opportunity to make a genuine impact.

Program highlights include:

Graduates are highly valued at DTF and supported at every step
Six-month rotations that allow real immersion in each team
Complex and high-profile government projects
Structured learning and development opportunities
Opportunity to rotate externally to the Western Australian Treasury Corporation
Diverse graduate cohorts to learn and grow with (at DTF and across the public sector)
Active social and young professional networks with regular social events, professional development, and community volunteering opportunities
Flexible working arrangements and convenient office locations
Great pay starting at $89,464 p.a. plus 12% superannuation
Possibility of permanency after 12 months of satisfactory performance

For full details about the Graduate Program and what we are looking for, please refer to the attached Applicant Information Pack and the Graduate Officer Role Statement. Please also note the attached Graduate Program Application Checklist which you will be required to complete as part of this application.

Eligibility

We’re looking for curious, resilient team players who embrace complex challenges and are passionate about making a real difference. As we value diverse thinking and offer a wide range of career pathways, we welcome graduates from all disciplines.

Please ensure you meet the eligibility criteria before applying. To be considered for the 2027 Graduate Program, you must:

have successfully completed a tertiary qualification (minimum of a bachelor’s degree / AQF level 7) between December 2024 and December 2026;
demonstrate high academic achievement (Weighted Average Mark of 70% or above) at the time you lodge your application;
be an Australian Citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or a New Zealand Citizen with a Special Category Visa at the time you lodge your application;
be available to start the program in mid-January 2027; and
be willing to work across our Perth CBD and Osborne Park office locations.

Please be advised that the Graduate Program is based in Perth, Western Australia, and there are no relocation costs on offer.

Equity and diversity

At DTF, we take pride in the diversity of our people and the unique perspectives they bring. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported and empowered to contribute to our shared success.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with disability. Our recruitment practices are inclusive to enable all applicants to fully participate.

If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact Claudia Lango on (08) 6551 2757 or via email at graduates@dtf.wa.gov.au.

Screening

Successful applicants will be required to undertake a criminal screening process. A previous criminal conviction or pending charges will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered when assessing suitability for employment.

How to apply

Applicants are required to submit the following:

Evidence of Australian citizenship, Australian permanent residency, or New Zealand citizenship with Special Category Visa;
A copy of your most recent official academic transcript (screenshots will not be accepted);
A current CV (maximum 2 pages) outlining your work and academic experience, achievements, extra-curricular involvements, and/or leadership roles you have undertaken, including details of two (2) professional referees; and
Your completed Graduate Program Application Checklist.

Please ensure you have attached all required documents, otherwise your application may not be eligible to be considered for the 2027 Graduate Program.

At the online application form stage, you will be asked to respond to the following questions (in 300 words or less for each question).

Why do you want to be part of the DTF Graduate Program?
Describe the key skills and attributes you possess that will enable you to succeed as a Graduate Officer. In your response, provide specific examples that demonstrate how you have applied these capabilities in either academic or workplace or community settings.

Click ‘Apply for Job' at the bottom of this advertisement to start your application. Applications are to be received no later than 4:00 pm on 29 April 2026. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application as late and incomplete applications will not be accepted.

If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact the RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 in the first instance. For information about the application process, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack, or contact Claudia Lango on (08) 6551 2757 or via email at graduates@dtf.wa.gov.au.

Pool duration and subsequent vacancies

This is a pool recruitment process that may be used to fill similar permanent or fixed-term vacancies that may arise within twelve months of the Graduate Program’s start date. Applicants found suitable but not appointed to this program may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies within DTF and across the WA public sector, in accordance with Part 2 of the Commissioner’s Instructions No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies.

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