Local Government Association of Northern Territory

Business Trainee

The Local Government Association of the Northern Territory (LGANT) is now recruiting for the position of Business Trainee.

This is a fantastic opportunity to complete a Certificate III in Business while gaining workplace experience in a paid position.

Duties include:

• Organising meetings: Coordinate schedules and arrange meeting rooms or virtual links.
• Managing emails and distribution lists: Draft, respond to, and organise emails.
• Filing: Keep physical and digital files organised.
• Data entry: Accurately input data into databases or spreadsheets for reporting and analysis.
• Learning finance basics: Assist with processing invoices and managing accounts.
• Distributing newsletters and media releases: support the distribution of newsletters and media releases
• Customer service: Handle basic member or supplier enquiries and provide information on LGANT’s services.
• Updating CRM systems: Help track interactions with councils, suppliers, or corporate partners and keep records up-to-date.
• Event support: Help organise LGANT events, like conferences or workshops.
• Social media assistance: Help create and post updates on LGANT’s social media channels.
• Document preparation: Assist with formatting and preparing documents, reports, or presentations.
• Website updates: Upload new documents or update content on the LGANT website as required.
• General Office Duties: Assist with the smooth running of the office

To be successful in this role, you will: 

• be a mature minded person
• have a driver's licence (P's acceptable)
• have or be able to obtain a police check

Click here to apply for the position and for further information about the Certificate III in Business.