Business Administration Trainee

Penrith City Council; Penrith City Council; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Traineeship with study

On-the-job training

Formal study through TAFE

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Penrith City Council offers a developmental traineeship combining on-the-job training with formal study through TAFE. You will provide administrative support within your placement department and gain practical workplace skills while completing a Certificate III in Business.

This role emphasizes organisation, data entry, teamwork and communication. Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia; flexible working arrangements support your learning and community contribution.

Qualifications

• Motivated and curious about building a career in business administration.
• Organised and reliable with time management and accuracy.
• Positive communicator who works well in a team and with customers.
• Respectful and trustworthy with understanding of confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support within your placement department.
• Enter, store and maintain data, correspondence and documents accurately.
• Use and help maintain everyday business equipment.
• Organise workload, calendar and tasks to meet timeframes.
• Communicate positively with colleagues, Council customers and the community.
• Attend scheduled classes and complete coursework and training plan requirements.
• Follow Council policies, recordkeeping requirements and WHS procedures.

Skills

Motivated and curious

Organised and reliable

Positive communicator

Respectful and trustworthy

Education

Certificate III in Business

Job description

Application Close Date: 11:59pm on 05 October 2026

At Penrith City Council, it’s not about having to choose.

Life with us is the best of both worlds.

What we offer you

• A developmental traineeship that combines on-the-job training with formal study through TAFE
• Practical experience in a range of administrative functions within your placement department
• A supportive environment where you can learn, grow and contribute to the Penrith community
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• The best of both worlds

Here’s what you’ll be up to…

This is an exciting opportunity to begin your career in business administration while gaining a recognised learning experience. You will provide administrative support within your placement department, build practical workplace skills and complete formal studies alongside your day-to-day work.

• Complete a Certificate III in Business
• Enter, store and maintain data, correspondence and documents accurately
• Use and help maintain everyday business equipment
• Organise your workload, calendar and tasks to meet agreed timeframes
• Communicate positively with colleagues, Council customers and members of the community
• Attend scheduled classes and complete coursework and training plan requirements
• Follow Council policies, recordkeeping requirements and work health and safety procedures

Who we are (And why you’ll love us)

You will join a Council team that will support you as you develop confidence, capability and real workplace experience. Depending on your placement, you will work with a supervisor, colleagues, internal customers and the community, giving you the chance to understand how different parts of Council contribute to our City.

We value positive communication, teamwork, reliable service and a willingness to learn. You will be encouraged to ask questions, take responsibility for your work and build practical skills in an environment where your contribution matters.

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What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who is ready to learn, contribute and make the most of this opportunity. You will thrive in this traineeship if you are:

• Motivated and curious, with a genuine interest in building a career in business administration
• Organised and reliable, with the ability to manage your time and complete tasks accurately
• A positive communicator who enjoys working as part of a team and helping customers
• Respectful and trustworthy, with an understanding of the importance of confidentiality and following workplace procedures

The must-know bits

You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.

Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, to progress through the recruitment process.

Ready to make work feel less like… work?

We’ve got an opportunity, you’ve got talent… Let’s talk.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation. For more information about this, please see our website.

At Penrith City Council, we believe the best of both worlds means embracing the unique perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that make our City and our organisation vibrant. We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported and welcome applicants from people of all backgrounds, abilities and identities.