Paid Admin Traineeship - 12 Months, Inclusive Program

Ability Advocates Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ability Advocates Australia partners with Inner West Council to offer an Administration Traineeship within Corporate and Business Services in Petersham, NSW. The 12-month paid program supports building skills in data entry, document preparation, and general administration while pursuing a Certificate III in Business.

The role is office-based within a structured team, offering gradual responsibility and extensive onboarding from Ability Advocates throughout the traineeship.

Qualifications

• This is a paid 12-month traineeship for people with disability.
• Certificate III in Business completed while you work.

Responsibilities

• Enter and maintain data in Council systems
• Prepare documents, spreadsheets and correspondence
• Support internal teams with administrative tasks
• Manage emails, filing and records
• Learn professional office routines and communication

Education

Certificate III in Business

Job description

Administration Traineeship - Corporate & Business Services

Petersham, NSW, Australia Inner West Council

Job Openings Administration Traineeship - Corporate & Business Services

About the job Administration Traineeship - Corporate & Business Services

Ability Advocates Australia is partnering with Inner West Council to recruit an Administration Trainee within Corporate and Business Services as part of the Inclusive Traineeship Program 2026.

This is a paid, 12month traineeship, designed for people with disability who are looking to start or restart your career in a structured, supportive office environment.

You will combine real work in a Council team with a Certificate III in Business, while receiving ongoing support from Ability Advocates throughout your employment.

About the Inclusive Traineeship Program

This program offers:

• Paid employment from day one
• A nationally recognised qualification completed while you work
• Gradual learning and clear expectations
• Ongoing guidance from specialist disability recruiters
• Inclusive teams that understand workplace adjustments

Ability Advocates is your employer and support organisation. Inner West Council is your host workplace.

About This Role – Corporate & Business Services

This role sits within internal business support teams. The environment is:

• Office based and structured
• Internally focused (limited public contact)
• Predictable, systems based and routine oriented

Key Responsibilities

With training and support, you may:

• Enter and maintain data in Council systems
• Prepare documents, spreadsheets and correspondence
• Support internal teams with administrative tasks
• Manage emails, filing and records
• Learn professional office routines and communication

Responsibilities increase gradually as confidence grows.

This Role May Suit You If You:

• Prefer quiet, structured office environments
• Like routine, organisation and clear instructions
• Want to build confidence using computers and systems
• Are reliable and willing to learn

No previous office experience is required.

Who Can Apply

This traineeship is specifically for people with disability with a long term condition (12 months or more).

Supporting evidence may include an NDIS plan, DSP evidence, allied health report or education based documentation. This is handled respectfully and confidentially.

Inclusive Recruitment Process

Ability Advocates uses a strengths based, accessible recruitment process, including:

• A supportive conversation instead of a traditional interview
• Task based assessment aligned to the role
• Ongoing workplace support throughout the traineeship