Careers & Transitions

Australian Government and ATO School Leaver Programs

The Australian Public Service (APS) is ready to kick-start the careers of Year 12 graduates with two fantastic opportunities, via the Australian Government School Leaver Program, and ATO School Leaver Program.

Successful applicants will be placed in full-time entry-level roles, with opportunity for advancement to APS 2 roles, upon successful completion of the 12-month program.  

Applications for both programs open on 2 August, and close on 30 August 2023.

School Based Traineeship Program 

The WA public sector School Based Traineeship Program is a fantastic opportunity for students in Year 10 to gain on-the-job experience and build workplace skills, while earning a part time salary.

This year, students can select the agency where they would like to work, helping them find opportunities that align more strongly with their interests and future plans. 

Traineeships start in February 2024 and run for 18 months. In this time, trainees:

• work on Thursdays and Fridays in a public sector agency that counts towards their Western Australian Certificate of Education;
• get paid a fortnightly part time salary based on age and the employing agency's agreement and award;
• complete a nationally recognised Certificate II in Government;
• are provided with ongoing support from a workplace supervisor to develop valuable workplace skills necessary for future employment.

Applications are open from Monday, 31 July to Monday, 28 August 2023. 

Defence Work Experience Program

The Defence Work Experience Program provides opportunities for young Australians interested in a career at Defence to gain exposure to the type of work that is available. Placements are now available for Semester Two. Learn more about each placement by clicking on the relevant link.

Navy

• Naval Gazing Careers Experience | October school holidays (applications close 27 August)
• Naval Gazing Careers Experience | November, Term 4 (applications close 1 October)

Air Force 

• An Aerial View: Air Force Careers Day | 12 September (applications close 30 July)
• An Aerial View: Air Force Careers Day | 14 November (applications close 1 October)

Army 

• Indigenous Army Careers Day | 26 October (applications close 17 September)
• Day in the life of a Solider | 23 November (applications close 15 October)

MEGT Apprentice & Trainee Program - Information Session

Together with MEGT, Chevron are creating new opportunities for the next generation of energy apprentices and trainees across WA. These programs provide on-the-job training in paid employment that will give you the change at a long-term career in the energy industry. 

The MEGT Apprentice & Trainee Program offers the following apprenticeships and traineeships:

• Industrial Electrical Instrumentation apprenticeship (4 years)
• Maintenance technician (Mechanical Fitter) apprenticeship (4 years)
• Production operator traineeship (2 years)

To find out more about the program and how to apply, please attend the information session via Microsoft Teams at 5.30pm on Thursday, 10 August. This will be an excellent opportunity to ask any essential questions you may have from the people in-the-know. You will hear from current apprentices and trainees as well as representatives from both Chevron and MEGT Australia.

Join the conversation on your laptop or PC, mobile app or room device by clicking on the button below and entering the following details:

Meeting ID: 280 386 094 683 

Passcode: dbh6jZ 

For enquiries or to receive a copy of the recording after the event, email chevron@megt.com.au. 

LEA School Based Traineeship Program

The Leisure Employment Australia (LEA) School Based Traineeship Program is designed for senior school students, who are eager to begin their careers in this exciting and rewarding industry. The program incorporates the completion of a nationally-recognised qualification and workplace training while being supported by our bespoke student welfare program.

As part of this traineeship, students will train and work across a variety of roles, including pool lifeguarding, swim teaching, sport coaching and customer service roles. The program is the perfect opportunity for students looking to gain a head start in their careers or expand on their workplace readiness and life skills for post schooling pathways.

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