Business Administration Trainee

Glencore; Ravensworth; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Career progression and training

Long service leave

Relocation assistance

5 weeks annual leave

Health and well-being benefits

Job summary

Glencore Ravensworth Operations in NSW Hunter Valley invites applications for a Business Administration Trainee. You will enrol in a Certificate III in Business Administration and contribute to payroll data entry, filing, and customer service in a busy site.

Reporting to the HR Coordinator, this residential, site-based role offers structured training, career progression, bonuses, and generous leave. You will develop administration skills while supporting multiple departments in a dynamic mining

Qualifications

• Willing and eligible to enrol in a Certificate III in Business Administration and complete the traineeship within 12 months.
• Positive customer-focused attitude.
• High verbal and written communication skills.
• Be personable and conduct self in professional manner.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills and willingness to learn operating systems.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise a busy, variable workload.
• Hold a valid driver’s licence (no public transport available).

Responsibilities

• Providing a high level of customer service to all departments across the business
• Assist with payroll data entry and processing
• Scanning and electronic filing
• Data entry, document management and correspondence
• Preparation of training documents
• Assist with data entry and filing of completed training documents
• Assist internal and external stakeholders with site access enquiries
• Ability to provide leave coverage for administration team members across a range of departments
• General administration and ad-hoc duties as required

Skills

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Certificate III in Business Administration

Job description

Ravensworth Operations | Reliable – Adaptive – Valued

Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation.

Ravensworth Operations comprises of Ravensworth Open Cut and the Coal Handling Preparation Plant that provides high quality coal for the export market. The operation has approval to mine over 14Mtpa, with a long life of mine. Ideally located in NSW Hunter Valley near Singleton, willing applicants have the opportunity to live, work and play in a region that is synonymous with revitalisation and growth, is community minded and offers a mix of affordable living, quality education and outstanding sports and recreation facilities.

We are a dynamic mine committed to delivering safety and performance. Our success is underpinned by our values of openness, simplicity, integrity, safety, responsibility and entrepreneurialism, that are embedded at every level of our operation. We promote a culture of growth and development and reward dedicated people who are ambassadors of our values and have the drive to be leaders in their field.

Come join our team and enjoy the rewards of a fulfilling career with an operation renowned for being Reliable ~ Adaptive ~ Valued.

The Role

An opportunity exists at our operation for a Business Administration Trainee, who will quickly become an integral member of the team, supporting the business to function at optimum efficiency and effectiveness in a busy work environment.

Reporting to the Human Resources Coordinator, you will complete a Certificate III in Business Administration within 12 months. You will be primarily responsible for;

• Providing a high level of customer service to all department aross the business
• Assist with payroll data entry and processing
• Scanning and electronic filing
• Data entry, document management and correspondence
• Preparation of training documents
• Assist with data entry and filing of completed training documents
• Assist internal and external stakeholders with site access enquiries
• Ability to provide leave coverage for administration team members across a range of departments
• General administration and ad-hoc duties as required

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have;

• Be willing and eligible to participate and complete a Certificate III in Business Administration, as well as being self-driven to complete the traineeship within the required timeframe
• A positive customer-focused attitude
• High verbal and written communication skills
• Be personable and conduct self in professional manner
• Basic Microsoft Office skills and a willingness to learn our operating systems
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and part of a team
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise a busy, variable workload
• Hold a valid driver’s licence (no public transport available)

What we offer

• An attractive remuneration package including short-term performance-based bonuses.
• A focus on your career progression including training and development, tailored personal development plans, career pathways and educational assistance
• Access to Coal Mining Industry Long Service Leave
• Residential, site-based role
• Comprehensive health and well-being employee benefits
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)
• 5 weeks Annual Leave per year

Location

Ideally located in the NSW Hunter Valley near Singleton, 70 km north-west of Maitland, and 90 km north-west of Newcastle, willing applicants have the opportunity to live, work and play in a location that is synonymous with revitalisation and growth and is renowned for its pristine coastline and Australia’s oldest wine region.

Applications close:

Tuesday 24th November 2026

Glencore provides unrivalled career and development prospects, great communities and the opportunity to work with leaders in your field.