Business Administration Trainee

Penrith City Council; Penrith City Council; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Salary & Super

Flexible Working Arrangements

Job summary

Penrith City Council invites you to start a career in business administration through a developmental traineeship that blends on-the-job training with formal study through TAFE. You will provide administrative support within your placement department, gain practical workplace skills, and undertake a Certificate III in Business while working.

The program offers a generous salary and superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive team focused on learning, growth and community

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and complete formal studies.
• Strong time management and organisation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support within the placement department.
• Enter, store and maintain data, correspondence and documents.
• Assist with daily clerical tasks and customer service.
• Attend scheduled classes and training plans.

Skills

Organised

Communication

Teamwork

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
• A Generous Salary, Super
• Flexible Working Arrangements

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.

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

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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.