Recruitment Administration Traineeship

NECA Education and Careers; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment (38 hours per wk)

Earn while you learn

Certificate III or IV in Business

Ongoing mentoring and support

Job summary

NECA Education & Careers – Port Melbourne VIC is seeking a Recruitment Administration Trainee to join a growing electrical contractor’s Talent Acquisition team. You will gain hands-on experience across recruitment and administration while completing a nationally recognised Business qualification.

Based in Port Melbourne, this full-time traineeship offers ongoing mentoring, training, and a supportive environment where you earn while you learn and contribute to accurate recruitment records and

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills. Previous experience in retail, hospitality, or customer-facing roles (highly regarded but not essential).
• A service-focused mindset and genuine interest in pursuing a career in Recruitment or Human Resources.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, gained through work, study, or personal experience.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team with a high attention to detail and organisation.
• Successful completion of a National Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Respond to candidate and employer enquiries via phone and email.
• Conduct candidate screening calls, coordinate interviews and assessment centres.
• Assist with employee inductions and onboarding activities.
• Maintain recruitment records and perform data entry in CRM systems.
• Coordinate uniform orders and assist with stock management.
• Complete pre-employment checks, including reference checks, police checks, and licence verification.
• Provide any additional administrative support to the team.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

MS Office

Attention to detail

Teamwork

National Police Check

Education

Certificate III/IV in Business

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

NECA Education and Careers – Port Melbourne VIC

Launch Your Career in Human Resources and Recruitment!

Looking to start a rewarding career in Human Resources and Recruitment? NECA Education & Careers, in partnership with a growing electrical contractor specialising in large-scale electrical projects, is seeking a motivated Recruitment Administration Trainee to complete a nationally recognised Business qualification.

Working alongside an experienced Talent Acquisition team, you will gain hands‑on experience across recruitment and administration. This is a full-time traineeship based in Port Melbourne, offering valuable industry experience, training, and ongoing mentoring.

About the Role

As a Recruitment Administration Trainee, your duties may include:

• Respond to candidate and employer enquiries via phone and email.
• Conduct candidate screening calls, coordinate interviews and assessment centres.
• Assist with employee inductions and onboarding activities.
• Maintain recruitment records and perform data entry in CRM systems.
• Coordinate uniform orders and assist with stock management.
• Complete pre‑employment checks, including reference checks, police checks, and licence verification.
• Provide any additional administrative support to the team.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Excellent communication and customer service skills. Previous experience in retail, hospitality, or customer‑facing roles (highly regarded but not essential)
• A service‑focused mindset and genuine interest in pursuing a career in Recruitment or Human Resources
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, gained through work, study, or personal experience.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team with a high attention to detail and organisation.
• Successful completion of a National Police Check.

What's in It for You?

• Full‑time employment (38 hours per week)
• Earn while you learn
• A nationally recognised Certificate III or IV in Business
• Ongoing mentoring and support throughout your traineeship

What Are You Waiting For?

If you're ready to take the first step towards an exciting career in Recruitment and Human Resources, we'd love to hear from you.