BUSINESS TRAINEE

Brisbane City Council; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Brisbane City Council is offering a Corporate Traineeship to kickstart your career in business. This program provides hands-on experience across council functions while working toward a nationally recognised Certificate III in Business.

As a Business Trainee, you will support diverse teams, gain practical workplace skills, and build professional networks within one of Australia’s largest local governments. This 12‑month, full-time traineeship commences February 2027.

Qualifications

• Keen to gain experience in a professional business setting.
• Reliable and organised with good communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Committed to completing training modules throughout the year.
• Able to travel across Brisbane (some locations may not be serviced by public transport).

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support to a team.
• Assisting with document preparation and record management.
• Maintaining databases and business systems.
• Coordinating meetings, bookings and team activities.
• Supporting projects and operational initiatives.
• Assisting with customer and stakeholder enquiries.
• Preparing reports, correspondence and meeting materials.
• Working collaboratively with a range of teams across Council.

Skills

Administrative support

Document preparation

Record management

Databases and business systems

Meeting coordination

Customer enquiries

Education

Certificate III in Business

Job description

Salary: Up to $45,128 per annum (Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Temporary Full-time

Program Duration: 12 months

Commencing: February 2027

Looking to kickstart your career in business?

Brisbane City Council's Corporate Traineeship program is an opportunity to gain experience in a professional business environment while working towards a nationally recognised qualification (Certificate III in Business).

As a Business Trainee, you'll gain hands-on experience while supporting a range of business functions across Council. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop practical workplace skills, build professional networks and gain valuable experience within one of Australia's largest local governments.

Brisbane City Council is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people from diverse backgrounds can thrive. Be part of a workplace that values learning, development and growth while building skills for your future career.

About the team

Business Trainees may be placed within a range of Council teams, including:

• Administration services
• Safety Branch
• Finance Operations
• Branch Operations
• Creative and Community Partnership team

Each placement offers exposure to different aspects of Council operations and provides an opportunity to develop valuable workplace skills while contributing to meaningful work.

As a trainee, your duties may include:

• Providing administrative support to a team.
• Assisting with document preparation and record management.
• Maintaining databases and business systems.
• Coordinating meetings, bookings and team activities.
• Supporting projects and operational initiatives.
• Assisting with customer and stakeholder enquiries.
• Preparing reports, correspondence and meeting materials.
• Working collaboratively with a range of teams across Council.

What’s in it for you?

• A supportive workplace environment with ongoing mentoring and guidance.
• A structured training program with in-class learning and real-world business skills.
• The opportunity to build strong networks and gain valuable work experience.
• Exposure to a variety of Council business areas.
• Ongoing career coaching and development opportunities.

What we’re looking for:

• Keen to gain experience in a professional business setting.
• Reliable and organised, with good communication skills.
• A willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Committed to completing training modules throughout the year.
• Able to travel across Brisbane (some locations may not be serviced by public transport)

After completing the traineeship, you’ll have:

• A nationally recognised qualification (Cert III in Business).
• Practical experience to boost your career.
• The skills to apply for roles within Council or beyond.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 18th October 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and abilities.