Maitland City Council

Business Administration Trainee

Business Administration Trainee

About the Opportunity

Maitland City Council's Pathways program is a fantastic way to kick-start your career and gain professional experience in local government!

Commencing in January 2025, for a period of one year, our six Business Administration Trainees will undertake general administration tasks across Council, whilst simultaneously gaining tertiary qualifications in Business Administration.

You also have the opportunity to jumpstart your career path by choosing the area you wish to complete your traineeship in:
- Business Support
- Human Resources/Workplace & Health Safety
- Customer Experience

In this traineeship you will gain valuable administration skills including assisting with enquiries and requests from internal and external customers that will help build a strong foundation for a successful administrative career. You will also get the chance to make the most of your experience at Council by rotating through a variety of departments.

This traineeship provides an opportunity for the successful candidate to gain practical on the job experience, whilst also obtaining tertiary qualifications through a Registered Training Organisation. Maitland Council will provide you an opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge, and experience across a range of administrative functions across Council.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

- Eligibility to complete a Certificate III Traineeship in Business (please read the role charter to confirm your eligibility before applying)

- A genuine interest in developing your administration skills and commitment to the traineeship

- Effective verbal and written communication skills

- Ability to work productively in a team and positively contribute to team goals

- Proficiency in computer skills and Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel and Outlook)

- Experience in quality customer service and continuous improvement, while not essential, will be highly regarded

This role will be suitable for those who have recently completed high school, as well as any candidates who may be looking for a change of career and an opportunity to gain experience administration experience in local government!

You will need to:

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Upload a covering letter
Upload a copy of your resume

The trainee wage rate and eligibility criteria are attached to the role charter for information.

Benefits
This is a temporary full time role. Council also covers the cost of all TAFE fees and gives trainees access to staff benefits such as fitness passport.

Questions?
If after reading the role charter you have any questions, please contact our recruitment team at recruitment@maitland.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: Sunday 3 November 2024

Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing). Council also completes a range of other pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, psychometric testing and/or a criminal history check. For more information about the recruitment process, visit our website.

What happens next?
Once applications close, we will review all candidates' details against the selection criteria and will be back in touch with you to advise the status of your application.