Graduate Program

Ready to turn your degree into something meaningful?

Join the Economic Regulation Authority and help shape energy, water and transport services across Western Australia from day one.

We’re looking for graduates who are curious, motivated and ready to learn. Whether your background is Economics, Finance, Legal, Business, Data Science, Mathematics, English, Social Science or beyond, you’ll bring fresh thinking to real world challenges.

Program Highlights

• Complete six month rotations within the Energy Markets and Regulation divisions
• Permanent appointment after 12 months of satisfactory performance
• Work on real projects alongside experienced economists, analysts and regulatory experts
• Build your skills in analysis, policy, stakeholder engagement and problem solving
• Receive mentoring, feedback, on the job and professional development opportunities from experienced, senior staff, fellow young cohort staff and a dedicated Graduate Coordinator
• Participation in the WA Public Sector Commission Launch Program
• Expand your network within the industry and the WA public sector

Why the ERA

• Flexible working arrangements to encourage work life balance, including working from home.
• Generous leave entitlements
• Supportive, collaborative culture
• Strong focus on learning and development
• Perth CBD location across the road from Perth train station

If you want meaningful work, great people and a strong start to your career, this is it!

To be eligible for the program you will/must have completed your degree between December 2023 and December 2026 and able to commence February 2027.

Apply now via Jobs WA

Applications close 3pm 8 July 2026.

When preparing your application, please ensure you read the JobsWA ad, JDF and Graduate Applicant Information Pack carefully.