The Mila Kaaditj employment program is a great opportunity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people aged 18 and older who have completed at least one semester of their undergraduate degree.
This program offers Aboriginal undergraduates the opportunity to contribute to statewide projects and initiatives, leveraging your skills and knowledge to positively impact the Western Australian economy.
Department of Energy and Economic Diversification (DEED), in partnership with Nudge, are giving First Nations People the opportunity to work part time while studying at university. Working with their passionate and experienced teams, you will develop your knowledge and skills across a diverse range of departments.
Program Highlights
- Attractive salary that increases each year of employment
- Reimbursement of up to half of your course fees for the last 2 years of your degree to a maximum of $20,000. Conditions apply
- Training, support and mentoring from a range of friendly staff within DEED
- Take ownership your development journey by rotating through different teams every six months or building expertise in an area aligned to your field of study
- This is your development journey, our coordinator will be there to support you through your journey
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Support – data, analysis, reporting.
- Document Preparation – letters, reports, memos.
- Policy & Procedure Support – assist with development and review.
- Stakeholder Engagement – build and maintain effective working relationships.
- Digital Practices – use organisational systems and digital tools.
- Project Support – assist in the coordination and delivery of project activities.
Departments of DEED:
Strategy, Performance and International Engagement
- Aligns strategy, policy, planning and performance across DEED
- Provides evidence-based insights and evaluation to support informed decision-making
- Leads WA’s investment attraction, trade promotion and international engagement agenda
- Manages Invest and Trade Western Australia (ITWA) and the State’s global office network
- Builds international partnerships, education links and trade opportunities for WA
- Supports economic diversification through strategic policy development and investor engagement
- Showcases Western Australia globally through communications, campaigns, events and ministerial missions
Science and Innovation, Industry and Corporate Capability
- Strengthens Western Australia’s science, research and innovation ecosystem
- Supports innovators, startups, researchers and businesses to develop new technologies and commercial opportunities
- Drives industry growth through manufacturing, supply chain and economic diversification initiatives
- Attracts and manages industry investment projects that create jobs and support economic growth
- Administers DEED’s financial assistance, investment and equity programs
- Provides critical corporate services including finance, people, technology, governance and business support
- Delivers legal advice and risk management support across the department
- Connects industry, government and research institutions to build future capability and productivity
Energy Policy WA
- Provides policy advice that shapes Western Australia’s energy future
- Leads energy, electricity and decarbonisation policy development across the State
- Supports government delivery of reliable, affordable and sustainable energy services
- Oversees energy market design, regulatory frameworks and sector reform initiatives
- Leads system planning and coordinates programs that support the energy transition
- Works with industry, government and community stakeholders to address emerging energy challenges
- Coordinates energy emergency management, preparedness and response activities
Powering WA
- Delivers major energy infrastructure to support Western Australia’s future electricity needs
- Leads the development of new generation, storage and transmission projects across the State
- Accelerates decarbonisation by enabling cleaner and more sustainable energy systems
- Strengthens the reliability and resilience of WA’s electricity networks
- Supports economic growth through secure, affordable and future-ready energy supply
- Works with industry, government and energy providers to deliver WA’s energy transition
State Development and Project Facilitation
- Facilitates major State development projects that drive economic growth and job creation
- Delivers project-ready industrial land and strategic infrastructure opportunities
- Coordinates approvals and government support for significant resource and infrastructure projects
- Manages State Agreements that underpin major investment and development projects
- Leads the planning and development of Strategic Industrial Areas across Western Australia
- Works with proponents, industry and government agencies to accelerate project delivery
- Supports investment attraction and economic diversification initiatives throughout the State
Office of the Director General
- Work closely with senior leaders on strategic priorities and major initiatives
- Support government, ministerial and executive decision-making processes
- Contribute to communications, stakeholder engagement and public affairs activities
- Assist with governance, performance and organisational improvement projects
- Gain exposure to whole-of-department initiatives and cross-functional work
- Help drive outcomes that support Western Australia’s economic future
Attributes We Are Seeking
- Enthusiastic and eager to learn
- Strong team player with a collaborative spirit
- Curious and skilled problem solver
- Effective and clear communicator
- Resilient and innovative thinker
- Has a can-do attitude
- Analytically minded with strong research skills
