Business Administration Trainee

Novaskill; Singleton Council; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Extra paid leave days

Mentorship program

Professional development

Job summary

Novaskill is seeking an Administration Trainee for our Singleton office to support day-to-day operations, greet visitors, answer calls and manage mail. You will complete a nationally recognised Certificate III in Business and gain hands-on experience within a supportive team environment.

The role emphasises organisation, attention to detail and strong communication as you learn across tasks and projects, with ongoing mentoring and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Outgoing, friendly individual seeking a trainee role in admin.
• Willingness to learn and develop administrative skills.
• Ability to work in a busy office and follow process accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Greeting and welcoming students, clients and visitors
• Answering and directing incoming phone calls
• Managing incoming and outgoing mail
• Preparing documents and written communication
• Completing data entry and maintaining accurate records
• Ordering and managing office supplies
• Providing general administrative support to the team
• Assist with a range of tasks, projects and day-to-day office activities

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Organisational skills

Communication

Computer skills

Driver's licence

Education

Certificate III in Business

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Ready to kickstart your career in administration?

We’re looking for a motivated, friendly and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Administration Trainee in Singleton.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain real-world experience, complete a nationally recognised qualification and learn from an experienced team in a supportive environment. You’ll develop practical administration and customer service skills while building the confidence and knowledge to take the next step in your career.

If you’re organised, enthusiastic, enjoy helping people and are ready to learn, we’d love to hear from you!

What is the role?

As the first point of contact for our Singleton office, you’ll play an important role in creating a welcoming and positive experience for students, clients, visitors and the team.

You’ll be part of the day-to-day running of the office, providing administrative support and helping keep things organised and running smoothly. No two days will be exactly the same, giving you the opportunity to learn from a range of valuable business and administration skills while gaining hands-on workplace experience.

As part of the traineeship, you’ll complete a nationally recognised Certificate III in Business, combining formal learning with practical experience. You’ll receive ongoing training, mentoring and support from an experienced team to help you build your confidence, develop skills and take the first steps towards a rewarding career in administration and business.

Responsibilities Include:

• Greeting and welcoming students, clients and visitors


• Answering and directing incoming phone calls


• Managing incoming and outgoing mail


• Preparing documents and written communication


• Completing data entry and maintaining accurate records


• Ordering and managing office supplies


• Providing general administrative support to the team


• Assist with a range of tasks, projects and day-to-day office activities

About You:

• You are a positive, friendly and approachable individual with a professional attitude and a genuine interest in helping others.


• We’re looking for someone who is eager to learn, willing to have a go and excited about starting their career in business administration.


• The successful applicant will:


• Be well organised and enjoy working in a busy team environment


• Be able to manage and prioritise competing tasks


• Have strong attention to detail


• Be comfortable working independently as well as part of a team


• Have a willingness to learn, develop and grow with the business


• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Have good computer skills and confidence learning new systems


• Hold a current driver’s licence and have access to a reliable vehicle

About Us

Novaskill is a not-for-profit Registered Training Organisation and Group Training Organisation with over 45 years of experience delivering quality Vocational Education and Training. Operating across 6 locations from Northern NSW to the Central Coast, we offer training and employment opportunities in a variety of industries. Our mission is to enrich lives through education and career opportunities, helping people make a lasting impact in their communities.

What we offer

• We value a healthy work/life balance and offer a 9-day fortnight, giving you extra time for relaxation and personal interests.


• During the festive season, you’ll enjoy 3 additional paid leave days between Christmas and New Year.


• Our senior leaders provide valuable mentorship to help elevate your career, while ongoing professional development opportunities are tailored to your growth.

All successful candidates will be required to undertake a National Police and Working with Children check.

Regrettably, due to the large volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.