Working in WA Government
Why Work With Us
There's no place like home
Western Australia is a terrific place to live. And, you can help make it even better by joining the Western Australian State
Government. The WA State Government is one of the largest employers in the State and is unmatched in the diverse range of careers it offers.
With over 100,000 employees across more than 200 agencies throughout metropolitan and regional WA, you're bound to find a job that's right for you. Public Sector employees are involved in a wide range of work - from drafting the laws that govern us, to promoting WA trade overseas, to devising strategies to combat salinity - all of which play an important role in enhancing the quality of life for all Western Australians.
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The WA State Government employs people from a diverse range of backgrounds. Every day, we update the hundreds of jobs available online at www.jobs.wa.gov.au the WA State Government's online jobs board.
The following list will give you some idea of the areas of employment we have available:
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Accounting |
Forestry |
Natural and Physical Science |
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Administrative Professionals |
Health Management |
Nursing |
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Arts and Media |
Hospitality |
Park Rangers |
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Building and Construction |
Human Resources |
Police, Prison and Security |
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Asset Maintenance |
Industrial Relations |
Policy Development |
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Community and Social Welfare |
Information & Communication Technology |
Primary and Secondary Teaching |
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Conservation |
Inspection and Investigation |
Psychology |
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Dental |
Journalism |
Reception and Admissions |
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Transport Drivers |
Legal |
Scientific Research |
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Economics |
Library |
Retail and Property |
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Education Management |
Management |
Secretaries and Personal Assistants |
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Engineering |
Marine and Wildlife Protection |
Technical and Trade |
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Emergency Services |
Marketing |
Town Planning |
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Finance |
Medical Practice |
Zoo Keeping |
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If you're looking for more diversity in your career, the WA State Government may be just what you're after. The State Government offers you numerous opportunities to gain broad career experiences, such as project work, policy development, interagency secondments and involvement in working parties, taskforces and multi-disciplinary teams.
These opportunities allow you to develop highly transferable skills and a broad understanding of government, rather than being restricted to just one career path. With Australia's ageing workforce, the prospects for career advancement have never been better. Many opportunities are continually emerging for talented employees to move quickly into important leadership and management positions. The official magazine of the WA Public Sector is the InterSector. This magazine is a good way to keep up to date with what's going on throughout the sector.
The special InterSector Employment Edition 2008 will give you an insight into just some of the many rewarding careers the public sector has on offer.
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The WA State Government is committed to skilling and upskilling its workforce. So, ongoing training plays an essential part in your career with us.
Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities allows you to regularly update and enhance your skills. Not only does this help to create a highly skilled and responsive workforce, providing the best possible services to our community, it assists employees to be competitive in their own careers.
We offer employees access to a range of training and development courses to enhance their professional abilities, understanding of their agency's core business and understanding of the business of government as a whole.
Take a look at the types of courses available to Public Sector employees by visiting the Professional Development section of the Public Sector Management Division website.
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The Premier's Awards are held every year to recognise and celebrate outstanding achievements in Public Sector management throughout Western Australia.
We've included a list of some of the agencies recognised in recent years. Their achievements may give you an idea of the range of projects you could be involved in when you work with the WA State Government.
Recipients of the 2006 Premier's Awards and their respective projects:
If you'd like to know more about the Premier's Awards and previous projects that have been recognised, visit their website at www.premiersawards.dpc.wa.gov.au
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