Who are we?
The Department of Justice supports the community, government, judiciary and Parliament by providing access to high quality justice, legal and corrective services, information and products.
We provide a diverse range of services which support Western Australians:
* Justice services including courts and tribunals, corrective services, offender management and community safety and victim support
* Community services including advocacy, guardianship and administration, public trustee, and the births, deaths and marriages registry
* Government Services - policy advice and legislative drafting
About our program
Our 12 month graduate program provides recent university graduates an opportunity to launch their career, build core skills and embark on becoming a future leader.
Graduate officers undertake a combination of professional development sessions delivered by both the Public Sector Commission and the department, including leadership forums and cross agency networking opportunities.
To stay informed about graduate and student opportunities, sign up to the Department of Justice Graduate and Student Register.
Program highlights
* 3 rotations throughout business areas relevant your discipline
* Interdepartmental learning and networking
* Leadership forums with the department’s senior executives and subject matter experts
* Participation in the Launch development program for university qualified staff new to the sector.
* Career counselling and support from a formal mentor, the graduate coordinators and your line managers
Attributes we are seeking in candidates
* Team players who thrive in collaborative environments
* Effective communicators
* People with a passion for creating a fair, just and safe community for all Western Australians
* People who demonstrate adaptability and agility
* Our program is open to candidates studying a variety of degrees.
Application information
Applications for our 2027 graduate program will open on Monday 9 February 2026.