Be part of something REAL

Find out more about our commitment to you.

At the Department of Transport, we’re a diverse and inclusive community of passionate professionals who work together to create a better future for Western Australia.

In addition to rewarding work, you can be part of something REAL:

  • real connection
  • real growth
  • real wellbeing
  • real purpose.

Real connection

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We envisage an organisation embedded in an understanding of its community, where every employee brings their best self to work and leaves having been seen, heard and able to contribute meaningfully to the outcomes of the business.

We have a roadmap for workforce inclusion and diversity which we commit to achieving by 2026, with actions designed to:

  • Increase employee diversity at all levels across the Department of Transport
  • Create a sense of inclusion and belonging for all our people

By offering our people access to peer support programs, inclusion, equity and diversity initiatives as well as a range of leave benefits we allow our people to feel secure and supported.

Read more about how we create an environment of belonging for our people, see our 2022-2027 Disability Access and Inclusion Plan and our 2021-2024 Multicultural Plan.

Real growth

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Through our modernised work environment, we allow our people to feel empowered and take accountability for their professional and personal development.

We have a culture that enables all of us to continuously learn, allowing us to courageously evolve, grow, feel supported and feel valued. This helps us make a bigger difference in helping Western Australia grow.

To learn more about how we are investing in our people’s growth, see our Capability Strategy and Action Plan 2023-2025.

Some of our offerings include:

  • a comprehensive induction program
  • access to scholarships
  • a people managers program
  • individually tailored training and development opportunities
  • future career opportunities
  • secondment opportunities and higher duties arrangements
  • an opportunity to work from over 30 locations across Western Australia
  • access to corporate and individual professional memberships
  • a staff recognition program
  • access to a range of salary packaging benefits.

Real wellbeing

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We are committed to our people’s wellbeing and taking the pressure off where we can. Our wellbeing offerings include:

  • access to an Employee Assistance Program that provides confidential wellness counselling for personal, work, and legal issues and provides regular wellness information and tips
  • free annual flu vaccinations
  • flexible working arrangements
  • discounted gym memberships and health insurance
  • reimbursement for prescription glasses
  • a range of leave benefits, including 3 public service holidays each year
  • support for regional employees, such as travel concessions or a district allowance.

Real purpose

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We collaborate with the people of Western Australia to empower a thriving community. We are connecting Western Australia and providing freedom to Western Australians by:

  • transforming and improving our ports and coastlines
  • helping regional and remote Western Australians by improve their access to services
  • providing advice, support and assessments in our licensing centres
  • providing regular and affordable air services through our investments
  • improving our freight supply chain across Western Australia
  • encouraging active transport through our connected and safe paths.

Learn more about what makes our people feel proud in our Annual Report.

If you’re ready to take the next step, take a look at what opportunities we have available today.

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