Department of the Premier and Cabinet

Other interesting areas of work include: • Leading a whole-ofgovernment approach to Aboriginal policy and native title outcomes. The

Department has progressed the implementation of significant native title settlements, including the

Yamatji Nation Indigenous

Land Use Agreement and the South West Settlement

Land Use Agreement.

Working directly with traditional owners, these agreements aim to build a sustainable economic foundation with a focus on

Aboriginal empowerment and recognition. • The Department’s Office of Digital Government has implemented improved cyber security capability across the public sector, and is delivering a digital data hub pilot to drive improved data analytics and insights capability across the WA government. • The Department leads delivery of government priorities, implementing the Collie economic development plan and tourism programs, and providing strategic advice on environmental policy, jobs and economic diversification, deregulation and priority commercial matters.

How does the organisation seek its employees?

Jobs are advertised on the jobs. wa.gov.au website.

What qualities does the organisation look for in futrue graduates?

The Department employs people with a wide range of experience, and is particularly interested in recent university graduates who enjoy working in a team environment, can adapt quickly to change, and have excellent communication skills, initiative and determination. As future leaders in the public sector, passion, commitment and a thirst for knowledge are essential.

Graduates don’t need a specific academic background as long as they can demonstrate academic achievements, have an interest in issues that affect the community of Western Australia, and want to think, talk and write about how the Government might solve some of its biggest policy challenges. They will need to be great communicators who think clearly and are not scared of putting up original ideas. They will also require an understanding of the rules and processes around what we do in the public sector and be willing to ask why.

To be eligible for the Department’s graduate program, applicants must be: • An Australian Citizen,

Permanent Resident, or be entitled to live and work indefinitely in Australia • University graduates who have a degree of three years or more and who have graduated since 2019.

We are looking for intelligent, passionate individuals whose values align with the Department’s values and want to contribute their skills and experience for the betterment of all Western Australians.

What are your organisation’s key values?

The Department’s values are: • People • Leadership • Clarity • Openness

What are your student and graduate opportunties? How can individuals apply?

The Department’s graduate program is advertised once a year on the jobs.wa.gov.au website. program includes: • a comprehensive induction to the Department and to

Government; • a series of rotations throughout the

Department; • the opportunity to participate in the

Public Sector Graduate

Development Program; and • exciting training and development opportunities.

The application process has four steps: Step 1: submit a covering letter or written application and an up to date CV or résumé Step 2: do a one-way video interview Step 3: complete a written exercise and take part in a 30-minute panel style interview Step 4: Referee checks and notification to applicants.

The Department strives to have a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we serve and encourages people from all backgrounds to apply.

Please email ODHR@dpc. wa.gov.au to request further information or register your interest in the 2022 Graduate Program.

Legal Aid

32 St Georges Terrace Perth WA 6000

https://www.legalaid.wa.gov.au/ about-us/careers

positions@legalaid.wa.gov.au | (08) 9261 6222

Criminal, Family, Civil

What is the main focus of the organisation?

Legal Aid WA is an independent statutory body set up by the Legal Aid Commission Act 1976. Our purpose is to provide quality legal assistance to those in need and promote community access to justice.

What kind of work do employees at the organisation do?

Our lawyers provide a range of services in the areas of family, criminal and civil law including duty lawyer services, legal advice and minor assistance, court representation, alternative dispute resolution, community legal education and community outreach.

Working for Legal Aid WA means making a real difference to the lives of disadvantaged people in our community.

How does the organisation seek its employees?

All recruitment for positions at Legal Aid WA is via the WA Government Jobs Board website. Our selection processes are designed to reflect and uphold the Public Sector Standards.

Does the organisation offer any opportunities to students who are still studying, and how can individuals apply?

Legal Aid WA offers a limited number of unpaid internships for final year law students through our Voluntary Intern Placement (VIP) Program. Recruitment for the program occurs annually in accordance with the university recommended recruitment dates and is via the WA Government Jobs Board website.

Legal Aid WA also offers some placements to students through the various university internship programs. These opportunities are by agreement between the university and Legal Aid WA.

What qualities does the organisation look for in future graduates/ employees?

• A strong and genuine desire to serve the community, especially those who are socially and economically disadvantaged, and a demonstrated commitment to social justice. • Experience with our client group which includes children, Aboriginal and

Torres Strait Islander people, people from non-English speaking

backgrounds, people with disabilities and people with mental illnesses or impairments. • An ability to show empathy and sensitivity. • A commitment to the type of work we do. This includes studying units at university that reflect your interest in legal aid work, such as family law, criminal justice or dispute resolution. • Excellent written and oral communication skills - plain

English!!

Legal Aid WA is committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and to improve equal opportunity for our employees. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, young people, women and people with disabilities.

Does the organisation offer any opportunities for graduates, and how can individuals apply?

Legal Aid WA has limited opportunities for law graduates to undertake their practical work experience hours with us, as part of their enrolment