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Graduate and Cadet Program

Landgate offers a variety of training and employment opportunities to benefit, both undergraduate and post-graduate students.

Graduate Program
Running over a 12 month period, the program is designed to ensure that new recruits receive a comprehensive variety of on the job training; this includes access to the Department of Premier and Cabinet’s Government wide graduate program.

The Graduate Program is divided into three separate streams, each designed to create maximum opportunity for new employees, it includes: a Graduate Development Program allowing for several rotations throughout the agency, a Placement Program, open to all degree holders and the Spatial Development Program which is specifically aimed at Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Cartography and Surveying students and graduates.


Selection Process Flow Diagram

Step 1 – Application

To apply you need to answer the application questions, fill in the vacancy application form and include your university results and a CV. Please ensure that your application includes all the relevant attachments and is received before 5pm on Wednesday 31 October 2007.

Step 2 – Assessment Centre

Applicants who are considered suitable from their written application will be invited to attend the assessment centre. The assessment centre will involve a group activity, a psychometric test and an interview.

Step 3 – Final Interview

The final interview will be held at Midland and will be a panel interview with members of Landgate’s Human resources team. This is the opportunity for us to meet you and vice versa, and to answer any questions you may have about the program, organization, or team.

Step 4 – Decision Time

All the information is gathered from the previous steps, and a decision is made about who are the most suitable applicants for the position.

Step 5 – I Got the Job!

When the final decision has been made and graduates selected, offers will be made to the successful candidates. If you were not successful, you can telephone the person nominated in your letter for constructive feedback.

Ongoing Support

Mentors and Buddies

A structured mentoring program, organised by human resources consultants, will begin a few months into the program, and will pair graduates with experienced managers. This will provide guidance, support, agency knowledge and friendship to developing graduates. Graduates will also be offered support from past graduates who can offer advice and experience gained from their time in the program.

Team Building Activities

During the program there will be an organised team building day, so graduates can learn more about themselves and each other. There will also be regular social activities and opportunities to meet with past graduates.

Key Dates

Activity Date
Applications Closing Date 31 October 2007
Assessment Centre November 2007
Final Interview November 2007
Applicant Notification December 2007
Start of Program February 2008

Brett

Bachelor of Commerce, Major in Legal Studies

Why did you join the Landgate Graduate Program?

The rotations around the department, flexible working hours, and development workshops were all fantastic opportunities. With Landgate’s innovative culture and genuine focus on training and development; it has been the perfect place to kick-start my career.



Starting in Landgate International was a great experience, as I was exposed to many important projects in my first few weeks. One of these was the FireWatch Indonesia project. The program has also involved lots of training and development, which has helped to bridge the gap between theory and practice. The graduate program puts us all in a position to express our ideas and opinions in an innovative and creative manner. The training opportunities allow us to develop our skills in a practical sense, as well as providing us with networking opportunities which have already proved to be very useful.


I never expected to achieve so much in my first year out of university. In the next few years I’m considering returning to university to complete further studies, but in the meantime will be looking forward to more challenges from Landgate.


Siobhan

Bachelor of Science, Majors in Mathematics & Finance

Why did you join the Landgate Graduate Program?

I believed the rotations throughout the agency would help me decide on a career path. Landgate’s Code of Values attracted me because an agency that puts time into listening to its employees was definitely one I wanted to be a part of.



The program so far has made me feel that I made the right choice applying for Landgate. The training and support that has been offered to me has been fantastic. In my first rotation I was part of a project team where I was exposed to challenging work that enabled me to work towards reaching my potential and achieve personal goals. The people that I have met and the friendships that I have formed have made my time at Landgate especially rewarding. Combined with a great working environment where I have been given responsibilities and challenges, I have been able to further the development of my skills.


During the Graduate Program I was given the opportunity to be involved with significant Landgate projects. The work that was involved caught my interest and I wish to move in the direction of working in Project Management so I can continue to be on the forefront of Landgate’s future business activities.

Paul

Bachelor of Commerce, Major in Legal Studies

Why did you join the Landgate Graduate Program?

The programs rotations, added with the benefits of extensive training and development opportunities and a flexible work-life balance, Landgate’s Graduate Program had the perfect combination and it is good to have some freedom of choice when it comes to my career.


The graduate program so far has been very rewarding and contributed greatly to my professional growth. The support of your peers and mentors really helps to guide you through the induction period so you settle into the new workplace relatively smoothly.
The best aspects of the Landgate graduate program is the freedom of choice that you are allowed. The program encourages you to get as much out of it as you a prepared to put in and there are no shortages of opportunities to develop further. I have particularly enjoyed the interaction I have had with various sections of the organisation as well as the many training and development courses I have attended. The graduate group is also a great feature of the program as you form a tight support group to assist each other whenever necessary. The best aspect of the graduate program has to be the control you have over your own career path through Landgate. If there is something that you want to be involved in you are strongly encouraged to pursue it.


On the program there are opportunities and facilities available to you that provide for an amazing first year at work. Being a graduate at Landgate your name is put out there by your managers and the graduate program coordinator. As a result I have been involved in several projects, courses and activities. Everyone knows who you are as a graduate and it is a great opportunity to build a good reputation.

Cadetship/ Internship Program
From 2008 Landgate will be offering a Cadetship/ Internship Program, including providing financial support, for students undertaking key degree courses

Business Traineeship Program
The Business Traineeship Program is a WA State Government initiative. The Program provides young people, under 25 years of age, with an opportunity to gain their first qualification and learn a range of business and administrative skills while working for Landgate.

The Public Sector School Based Traineeship Program
Landgate also participates in this program that forms part of the Access Government Traineeships Strategy, a joint initiative of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and the Department of Education and Training.
The Traineeship Program effectively combines school and accredited on-the-job training to produce very successful outcomes for students, schools and employers.

Work Experience
Students are also welcome to apply for work experience, as part of their studies, with the Agency.

For further information please contact us.
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