Graduate Program

Level/Salary:
Level 3, $89,464 to $96,043 pa (effective 13/6/2026), PSCSA 2024 + 12% super

Bring your skills and potential to the 2027 ERA Graduate Program!

Put your university knowledge into action and help shape electricity, gas, water and rail services across WA. Make an impact from day one.

Have you recently completed a degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business, Legal Studies, Data Science, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Philosophy or a related field?

Are you curious, organised and motivated to learn? Do you enjoy working in a team, sharing ideas and solving problems?

The Economic Regulation Authority is looking for people like you.

The ERA’s Purpose

The ERA exists to promote strong economic outcomes through effective regulation of electricity, gas, water and rail services to benefit all Western Australians. Our work is challenging, complex and sensitive; we strive to make sure current and future consumers pay no more than necessary for safe and reliable utilities.

The ERA has a strong workplace culture of innovation, working with integrity, striving for excellence, and capability building. Our people are from diverse academic and cultural backgrounds; intelligent, passionate and committed; and create a supportive, flexible, collaborative, and collegiate operating environment.

To find out more about the Economic Regulation Authority please visit our website.

Our 18-month Graduate Program provides structured development, hands‑on experience and exposure to our regulatory work areas.

• 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 (a dedicated whole‑of‑sector graduate development program)
• Expand your network within the industry and the WA public sector

We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to cultivating a workplace that embraces diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness. We actively support building a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our community.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disabilities, and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We

Offer:

• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
• Flexible working arrangements to encourage work life balance, including working from home.
• Generous leave entitlements which include four weeks annual leave, three public service holidays each year, accrued long service leave every seven years and an option to purchase additional leave each year. Access to cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Paid parental leave, up to 18 weeks paid and additional 34 weeks unpaid.
• Reproductive health leave up to 5 additional days of paid leave per year.
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
• Perth CBD location across the road from Perth train station
• Employee Assistance Program counselling sessions with qualified psychologists.

Closing Date: 8 July 2026 3pm (AWST).

We are dedicated to ensuring an inclusive, supportive, and barrier‑free recruitment experience and workplace. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please inform us. All information provided will be treated as private and confidential, and used solely to facilitate reasonable adjustments.

The ERA collects personal information to undertake our recruitment processes and for managing your employment with us. For more information see the section on data collection contained in the application assistant pack.