Graduate Officer

Department of Education, Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% employer contributed superannution

Flexible working arrangements

Generous leave entitlements (annual,个人

Long service and parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Department of Education, Western Australia, offers a Graduate Program through Education Business Services. Three permanent Graduate Officer positions commence February 2027 and may be filled from a pool for fixed-term or ongoing vacancies.

Roles span financial planning, procurement and facilities support across multiple directorates, with a tailored development trajectory. As a graduate, you rotate through different work areas, gain hands-on experience, and collaborate with internal and

Qualifications

• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with work rights for the term of the appointment.
• Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number.
• Meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the Job Description Form (JDF).

Responsibilities

• Join a pool for permanent and fixed term Graduate Officer vacancies that may arise during 2026 and up to the end of October 2027.
• Participate in a Graduate Program that rotates through Finance and Commercial Services, ICT and Infrastructure, and the Business and Customer Services directorate.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to contribute to policy, plans and systems supporting educational finance, procurement or school facilities.

Job description

Education Business Services are seeking to establish a pool of Graduate Officers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2026 and up to the end of October 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

The Department of Education is Western Australia’s largest employer, with approximately one-third of the Government workforce in some 800 worksites across the State. EBS is a large group within the Department that supports the delivery of high-quality education to students across our State through the divisions of Finance and Commercial Services, ICT and Infrastructure, and the Business and Customer Services directorate. Together, we are the Department’s strong supporting foundation that:

• pays all Department staff and supports them to procure the goods and services they need
• plans, builds and takes care of the buildings and facilities in which our students learn
• funds all our schools and provides them with appropriate resources and ICT infrastructure
• manages information so that decisions are documented and accessible
• upholds and enhances the Department’s reputation by meeting compliance requirements and working effectively with our stakeholders

The Role

We currently have 3x permanent Graduate Officer positions in the pool, commencing February 2027.

The areas you might work in

The Financial Services Directorate within Finance and Commercial Services is responsible for a number of key finance-related functions within the Department, including financial policy and governance, financial reporting and school financial management and support.

The Financial Planning and Resourcing Directorate within Finance and Commercial Services is responsible for a number of key finance-related functions within the Department, including overall budget and resource management, high-level strategic financial advice, school resourcing, management of the Student‑Centred Funding Model and financial planning.

The Commercial and Contracting Services Directorate within Finance and Commercial Services is responsible for providing procurement and commercial legal support to the Department and schools; contract planning, establishment and management; and insurance and fleet management.

The Non‑Government School Funding Branch within Finance and Commercial Services is responsible for administering the State Government’s recurrent funding of non-government schools, the Low Interest Loan Scheme and the provision of analysis and advice on financial viability matters.

The Infrastructure Division has responsibility for the planning and provision of facilities (land and buildings), which includes land planning, student enrolment forecasting and facilities planning, strategic asset management, capital works programmes, maintenance and minor works programmes and provision of facilities‑related services.

About The Graduate Program

The Department’s Graduate Program offers you the chance to start your own bright future with a personalised development opportunity like no other. As a graduate, you will complete the program, rotating through different aspects of work within your specialisation. Taking on meaningful work from day one, you’ll be guided through a tailored training program which aims to accelerate your personal and professional development.

As well as developing your technical knowledge, skills and working with contemporary practices, you’ll learn to professionally collaborate and consult with internal and external stakeholders, and contribute to policy, plans and systems that support the State’s educational finance, purchasing or planning school facilities and infrastructure.

Further information about these positions and the Graduate Program can be found in the attached JDFs and Information Guide.

Recruitment process

We will assess your application against the requirements of the position and consider the business needs of the branch. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and Information Guide before applying. This includes how to apply and the recruitment process.

We are selecting suitable applicants using a combination of assessment methods throughout the shortlisting and further assessment stages of the recruitment process to determine your suitability for placement into the pool.

To be suitable for the pool, you will need to demonstrate that you meet the following requirements:

• The initial assessment of your application will be based on your eligibility, qualifications, written submission and CV.
• Further assessment stages will be based on the selection criteria (in the JDFs), along with examples of your skills or experience.

Once we have assessed your application, you will either progress through stages of the process or not and, at the end, suitable applicants will be placed in a recruitment pool from which the Department can select the candidates to meet business needs for the Graduate roles. We will notify you using the email address you nominate when applying. There may be times we provide a follow‑up SMS.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in East Perthand our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:

• 12% employer contributed superannuation.
• Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; flexible working hours
• Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
• Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments)
• Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Alison Skeen, Executive Consultant - Strategic Projects EBS on [phone] or by emailing [e-mail]

We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact)

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

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 obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1065979

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 2 October 2026