Administration Officer Trainee

Shire of Loddon; Wedderburn; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shire of Loddon invites applications for an Administration Officer Trainee. This full-time, one-year traineeship supports you while you complete a Certificate III in Business, creating a strong base for a career in local government.

You’ll gain practical experience across Corporate Services, including HR, Governance, Finance, IT and Customer Service, with on‑the‑job training and mentors to help you develop essential business skills.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience and strong communication skills.
• Ability to organise tasks and manage records.
• Commitment to learning and working across multiple council departments.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service at the front counter, phone and email.
• Assist recruitment, onboarding and staff learning activities.
• Maintain training records, personnel files and corporate records.
• Prepare correspondence and general business documentation.
• Provide general administrative support across council departments.

Skills

Customer service

Organisational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Business (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Records management

Job description

About the role: Loddon Shire Council, in partnership with CVGT Employment, is offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Corporate Services Directorate as an Administration Officer Trainee. This full-time, one year traineeship provides valuable hands-on experience while you complete a Certificate III in Business, giving you a strong foundation for a rewarding career in administration and local government. As an Administration Officer Trainee, you will gain practical experience across a variety of corporate functions within Council while developing skills and knowledge required for a successful career in business administration. Working alongside experienced professionals, you will support multiple areas across the organisation, including:

• Human Resources and Organisation Development
• Governance and Executive Services
• Financial Services
• Information Technology
• Customer Service and Administration

This role is designed to provide exposure to a broad range of local government operations, helping you build valuable workplace skills, develop professional confidence and gain a greater understanding of how Council delivers services to the community. As part of your traineeship, you will learn and assist with a variety of duties, including:

• providing customer service via the front counter, telephone and email
• assisting with recruitment, onboarding and employee learning and development activities
• maintaining training records, personnel files and corporate records
• preparing correspondence and general business documentation
• providing general administrative support across multiple council departments

Why join us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to kick start your career and gain practical experience across a range of professional business functions within local government. You’ll receive on-the-job training, support from experienced mentors, and the opportunity to develop skills that will benefit you throughout your career. If you’re motivated, keen to learn, and looking to start your career in a supportive and professional environment, we’d love to hear from you.