Launch your career in administration, gain a Nationally Recognised Qualification and valuable experience with Lake Mac Council! Excellent entry-level career growth opportunities to earn while you learnBe supported to complete a Cert IV in Business AdministrationGain valuable skills in customer service, admin, communication, finance and logisticsLake Macquarie City Council is one of the largest employers of training positions in the Hunter region. The Trainee Administration Officer positions are part of Council's Education to Employment (E2E) program – designed to provide you with on-the-job experience, mentoring and support from highly skilled professionals, all while you complete a formal qualification. Additional benefits include paid course fees and paid study time while gaining valuable skills and experience. Earn while you learn and kick-start your career with Lake Mac Council!
ABOUT THE JOB The Trainee Administration Officer positions are a two-year traineeship program, where we will support you to complete a Certificate IV in Business Administration. The Traineeships sit within our Built and Natural Assets cluster where you will gain a broad range of valuable customer service, business support and administration experience while supporting various teams and work areas. You will complete your studies online with the Australian College of Commerce and Management as well as on-the-job training with the support of administration professionals and mentors.
In this role, we will support you to:
Provide administration support including processing requisitions and invoices, mail, maintaining systems, preparing correspondence and reportsProvide excellent customer service, ensuring efficient and courteous responses to all requests, enquiries and correspondenceOrganise and address internal and external customer requests using a variety of computer systemsAssist with coordinating departmental meetings and documentationAssist in organising special events, functions, workshops and trainingThe positions work across Council's Works Depot in Boolaroo and the Administration Office in Speers Point. Some travel may be required within Lake Macquarie with notice. You will be rostered to work during office hours, Monday to Friday.
Candidates who have completed a Certificate IV qualification or higher may not be eligible to apply. WHAT WE OFFER Receive a wage whilst studying towards a qualification starting from $830.46 per week plus 12 per cent superannuationPayment of all course feesPaid time to study and complete course requirements during work hoursYearly pay reviews and increases based on performance35 hour working week with nine-day fortnightFour weeks paid annual leaveBe mentored and work closely with skilled professionals in a supportive, empowering, innovative and collaborative work environmentAre excited for this opportunity and dedicated to undertake a Certificate IV (Business Administration) online and within the term of the traineeshipAre customer focused with good organisation, teamwork and attention to detail skills.Welcome challenges with your flexible approach, a positive work ethic and a "can-do" attitudeStand out from the crowd with previous administration experienceAre comfortable using computers and learning new systemsHOW TO APPLY If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Get your application in by midnight, Sunday 17 November 2024. Check out the FAQs and Guide to Applying before starting your application.Click the 'Apply Now' button below to start your application. You will need to upload a resume and provide responses to application questions based on the position statement.For enquiries about the role, contact Robyn Murray on or via email .Interviews will be held on 27 November 2024.We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.If you need assistance with your application, any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact Catherine Jones, Early Careers Advisor for a confidential discussion on or via email .
Our people shape the future of our city. We're proud of our city and the work we do to make our city even better for the community, and we know you will be too. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workforce that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative, bold and most importantly – to be yourself! We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees, and people with disability. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.
As part of the recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.
Lake Macquarie City Council 126-138 Main Road, Speers Point, NSW 2284Box 1906, Hunter Region Mail Centre, NSW 2310
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