City of Ryde Council
Business Administration Trainee – Identified Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander position
Closes: 17 Apr

Description
- Start your brilliant career with us
- 12-month traineeship (full time)
- Qualification: Certificate III in Business Administration
- Be paid to learn on the job
About Us
City of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people, and a strong and growing Smart City economy including more than 13,000 local businesses, Macquarie Park, world-class hospitals, and a leading university. All balanced with beautiful bushland, riverfront parks, open spaces, and sport facilities.
Our council delivers a broad range of services, projects, programs, and events. We are actively committed to innovation, sustainability, resilience and providing exceptional customer experiences, and this relies on attracting and keeping great people. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing programs, a learning and development program including study support, and a reward and recognition program.
About the Role
City of Ryde Council is excited to offer a 12-month traineeship in Business Administration. Your positive attitude, willingness to learn, and strong customer focus are key attributes for success in this role. As a City of Ryde Trainee, you will embark on a journey to complete a Certificate III in Business Administration over the course of one year, all while gaining invaluable skills and industry experience in a supportive environment.
This traineeship is exclusively available to individuals of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
About You
- Genuine interest in Business Administration
- Ability to commit to both study and work
- You show initiative and have a good work ethic
- Excellent written and verbal communication skill
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs
Your commencing salary is as per the Traineeship Wage Rates of the Local Government (State) Award 2023 which range between $398.70- $809.70 per week depending on level of schooling completed and years out of school.
Culture & Benefits
- Commitment to providing opportunities for work/life balance
- One day NAIDOC Leave
- Hybrid work from home and office arrangements available
- Flexibility regarding start and finish times to suit your lifestyle
- Work 37.5 hours and enjoy a rostered day off approx. every 3 weeks
- 3 extra grant days at Christmas to ensure you have time to enjoy the holiday
- Opportunity to sign up as a fitness passport member
- Various health & well-being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, skin checks, etc.)
How to apply
Apply now using our fast, easy to use on-line application process. As part of the application process you will also need to upload your Resume and if you are currently at school, upload a copy of your half yearly report.
Closing Date: Wednesday 16 April 2025 at 11:30pm
If you would like to know more, please see the position description or contact Lara Rupac on (02) 9952 8496 for a confidential discussion.
City of Ryde is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from individuals of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated and driven Business Administration Trainee to our team. Apply now and embark on a fulfilling career journey with us!
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