Indigenous Business Admin Trainee — 12-Month Traineeship (Western Sydney)

Western Sydney University; Richmond; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Community and Connection

Paid Cultural and Ceremonial Leave

Culturally Responsive WellbeingHolden

Flexible Work and Exceptional Benefits

Job summary

Western Sydney University offers 10 full‑time fixed‑term Business Administration Trainee positions commencing in 2027 across multiple campuses including Parramatta, Campbelltown, Hawkesbury (Richmond) and Kingswood (Penrith).

The Ignite Indigenous Traineeship Program provides hands‑on administration experience while undertaking a 12‑month VET study pathway, with paid learning and support from diverse university units.

Qualifications

• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
• Have completed a year 9 level of schooling or equivalent.
• Have an interest in general business administration duties.
• Commit to enrol and complete a Certificate III in Business (Administration) traineeship for 12 months.
• Must not have completed any formal education or training resulting in a qualification.

Responsibilities

• Complete a Certificate III in Business.
• Provide service/administrative support to the workplace supervisor and the business unit.
• Maintain records and filing systems.
• Use computerised information systems and related technologies.
• Prioritise own and others' adhoc tasks to meet deadlines.
• Work collaboratively with your workplace supervisor and colleagues.
• Build and maintain professional workplace relations with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Interest in business administration

Education

Year 9 schooling

Certificate III in Business (Administration) trainee

Job description

Western Sydney University offers 10 full‑time fixed‑term Business Administration Trainee positions commencing in 2027 across multiple campuses including Parramatta, Campbelltown, Hawkesbury (Richmond) and Kingswood (Penrith).

The Ignite Indigenous Traineeship Program provides hands‑on administration experience while undertaking a 12‑month VET study pathway, with paid learning and support from diverse university units.