Administration Trainee - 12 month business traineeship program

Powerlink Queensland; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 29,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Free onsite parking

EV charging stations onsite

Job summary

Powerlink Queensland offers an Administration Trainee role that supports a world-class energy future. You’ll begin in Reception, handling visits, security access and transport coordination, then move to the Mail Room and archiving, while rotating through administrative teams during the year.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in financial administration, travel bookings, stationery ordering, catering coordination and event support, with a nationally recognised Certificate III in Business on

Qualifications

• No administration experience required; passion for learning.
• Willing to complete nationally recognised Certificate III in Business.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a welcoming, inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Start in Reception, greet visitors and issue security access cards.
• Manage mail room duties and courier interactions.
• Rotate through administrative teams and assist with travel bookings and events.
• Provide exceptional customer service and support stakeholders.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Business

Job description

At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you

We believe life’s about possibilities. And so is the future. That’s why we need you.

We’re working at the heart of Queensland's energy industry to maintain a safe, reliable and cost-effective transmission network.

A career that matters and lasts

As an Administration Trainee, you’ll help us connect more than five million Queenslanders and 241,000 businesses to a world-class energy future. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible.

• Traineeship wages from $29,442 for school leavers to $52,254 for adults (Year 12 + 5 years)
• Kickstart your administrative career with an Industry Leader!
• Enjoy the benefits of a 9-day fortnight as well as inclusive, well-equipped workplace facilities

This opportunity is part of a broader initiative under our Reconciliation Action Plan, increasing job opportunities for First Nations people in sectors where they have been, and continue to be, underrepresented. We highly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Ask Us About

• Career development
• Cultural leave for ceremonial or sorry business
• Inclusive workplace facilities
• Health & wellbeing programs
• Free secure parking, with access to onsite charging stations for electric vehicles

The Opportunity

Embark on a varied and exciting career journey, where you’ll grow both professionally and personally while working towards a nationally recognised qualification in Business as part of your traineeship.

As part of your traineeship, you'll begin in Reception for the first three months - welcoming visitors, issuing security access cards, scheduling transport, answering calls, and delivering exceptional customer service. You'll interact with a wide range of guests including government officials, company representatives, members of the public, and new employees arriving at Powerlink.

You’ll also gain hands-on experience in the Mail Room, managing courier interactions, mail distribution, archiving, and notifying staff of deliveries.

Beyond this, you'll rotate through administrative teams across the business, receiving training in:

• Financial administration
• Travel bookings
• Uniform and stationery ordering
• Catering coordination
• Supporting functions and events throughout the year

The People You’ll Join

You will report to the Team Leader of Administration and Corporate Services in the Communications, Customer, and Engagement team. Joining a large team of administrators supporting the Powerlink business, you’ll work a 9-day fortnight from 8:15 AM to 5:05 PM, with a 30-minute lunch break each day. Enjoy plenty of free onsite parking or a convenient walk from Virginia Train Station!

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for a warm, friendly and organised self‑starter who is a good team‑player and who loves providing great customer service. You'll have good time management, great people skills, and be motivated by helping others.

While you won't need any administration experience, you will need to have a passion for learning and acquiring new skills and be open to feedback. Some days will be varied, some days may feel repetitive - we're looking for somebody who wants long‑term development and appreciates the opportunities available to them once they finish!

As part of this traineeship, you'll work towards a nationally recognised Certificate III in Business. To be eligible, you must not already hold a Certificate III or higher qualification in Business Administration or a related field.

You are welcome here.

You are welcome here at Powerlink, regardless of sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.

As part of our Reconciliation Action Plan, we’re committed to building long‑term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

As a Veteran Employment Supporter, we highly value the skills Veterans bring. Let us know if you're a Veteran for tailored support.

Successful applicants will undergo necessary pre‑employment checks. As part of our commitment to maintaining a positive candidate experience, we pledge to provide a timely response to all applicants.

Powerlink acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the skies, lands, and waters of Queensland and in particular, the lands on which we operate.