Indigenous Trainee

WorkCover WA is pleased to invite applications for the 2024 WorkCover WA Indigenous Traineeship Program.As part of this program, the successful applicant will be supported in completing a Certificate III in Government, as well as undertaking a range of placements across the Agency. Throughout the 12-month traineeship, WorkCover WA’s role will be to support you in completing the requirements of the program and assisting you in finding further employment.This vacancy is advertised under Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples employed in the Western Australian Public Sector.This will be a fixed term, full time appointment for 12 months, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.The successful applicant will be eager to learn on the job and committed to the completion of the Traineeship program.Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be appointed to other similar vacancies that occur throughout the Agency over the coming 12 months.Eligibility to ApplyTo be eligible to apply for this opportunity you must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.About WorkCover WAWorkCover WA is responsible for regulating and administering the workers’ compensation scheme on behalf of the government and community of Western Australia. We work with employers, workers and service providers to achieve a contemporary workers’ compensation scheme that is fair, accessible and affordable. Our goals are built around leadership, strategic scheme management, and building an agile and innovative organisation.We continuously seek to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our customers and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. WorkCover WA encourages people who are representative of the broad Western Australian community to apply.Some of the benefits our employees enjoy are:

• Professional development opportunities
• Access to our on-site fully equipped gym and facilities
• Parking at our offices in Shenton Park
• Parental leave – 14 weeks paid and up to 38 weeks unpaid
• Four weeks (20 days) annual leave for each year of service.

Further information about the PositionFor further information about this opportunity, please contact Mr Josh White, A/Manager Human Resources on (08) 9388 5572.Selection MethodologyA variety of assessment methodologies may be used throughout the recruitment process, including:

• Interview
• Skills assessment
• Aptitude testing
• Psychometric testing
• Referee checks.

The successful applicant will be required to complete a National Police Clearance.Applying for the PositionYou can submit your application for this position via the ‘Apply for job’ button at the bottom of this page. Your application should include the following documentation: * a current and comprehensive CV;

• a cover letter responding to the following questions:

• Do you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander?
• What is your motivation for applying to the WorkCover WA Aboriginal Traineeship Program?
• What key skills and experience would you bring to the Aboriginal Traineeship Program?