Aboriginal Traineeship

About Department of Justice WA

When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organization, working hard to make their community a fairer and safer place to live. They offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.

Your role

Do you have an interest in working for the Department of Justice? Would you like to get paid while gaining a qualification? The Traineeship Program is an opportunity to kick-start your career in Justice!

You will learn and develop a range of public administration skills that support the functioning of business areas while undertaking a nationally recognised qualification. The duties of a trainee will incorporate a range of computer-based activities and tasks including:

On any one day, you can expect to:

• Assists in providing services and administrative support as required. This includes, but is not limited to word processing, data entry, maintaining correspondence and filing systems.
• Participates constructively and positively within workplace teams to achieve set tasks and goals.
• Applies the principles of equity, diversity, occupational safety and health in the workplace and behaves in accordance with relevant standards, values and policies.
• Assist in ensuring the delivery of quality products/services to internal and external customers.
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As a trainee, you will be given academic support and guidance to complete a Certificate III in Government.

Training & development

The Aboriginal Traineeship Program will run for 12 months. Those applicants found suitable will be placed in a pool from which Permanent Full Time/Part Time and Fixed Term Full Time/Part Time appointments, including extension(s), can be made.

They have vacancies all over the state, including the Perth metropolitan region, Karratha, South Hedland, Kalgoorlie, Bunbury, and Broome. They encourage applications from both regional and metropolitan areas.

Salary & benefits

As provided by the employer the Aboriginal Traineeship earn an average of A$28,869 to A$62,376 per annum pro rata.

Working with the Department of Justice, you will receive all the benefits attached to a government career: job security, competitive wages, flexible work arrangements, generous leave provisions, and a supported work/life balance.

 Additional benefits include:

1. Subsidized housing in specified regional locations in the form of rental assistance through Government Regional Officers Housing (GROH) and the Home Ownership Subsidy Scheme (HOSS)
2. District allowances which are an additional payment for staff working in specified regional locations
3. Additional annual lease for staff working in specified regional locations
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Career progression

With locations in the CBD, greater metropolitan area, and regional WA, they offer a diverse choice of locations for you to use your talents.

The Department of Justice is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to ensuring all its employees are valued and have the opportunity to maximize their potential. To know more, watch this video. 

Work life balance

There are countless ways to develop your career at the Department of Justice. It is one of the most diverse public sector organizations in WA, providing a variety of legal, justice, corrections, and related services to the Government and the community.

Work as part of a team or independently, have contact with a variety of people or work behind the scenes, it’s up to you.

Culture & vibe

The State Solicitor's Office is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. They actively promote the employment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diverse groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in their recruitment processes and in the workplace.

About you

Whether you are looking for a pathway to employment or have recently graduated high school, they are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic person who:

• Has an interest in a career working for the Department of Justice.
• Is committed to working full-time for 12 months in an office environment.
• Is willing to undergo an employment screening, which includes a National Criminal History Check and other checks that may be relevant to the position requirements.

How to apply

This role is currently closed. If you are interested in this role, simply click "Pre-Register" and Prosple will inform you once this position from the Department of Justice WA opens again.