Trainee Administration Officer

Lake Macquarie City Council; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Macquarie City Council – Speers Point NSW is offering a two-year traineeship for a Trainee Administration Officer to gain a nationally recognised Certificate IV in Business Administration. You will support the Waste Services team, develop administrative, data-entry and procurement skills, and contribute to essential services across the Council’s operations.

You will study online with the Australian College of Commerce and Management, receive wage of $761.05–$889.60 per week plus 12%

Qualifications

• Completed Year 12 (or equivalent) with satisfactory results in English and Mathematics.
• Willingness to complete a Certificate IV in Business as part of the traineeship.
• Basic computer skills and confidence using technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support, including preparing correspondence, managing records and maintaining document control systems.
• Complete accurate data entry for operational and compliance records.
• Assist with procurement activities, including processing requisitions, purchase orders and invoices.
• Deliver excellent customer service by responding to enquiries and managing service requests.
• Support meetings and team activities by preparing agendas, taking minutes and following up actions.
• Assist with maintaining workplace health and safety documentation and record.
• Develop skills through on-the-job learning, training and professional development opportunities.
• Contribute to projects and initiatives that support the operation of Waste Services.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate IV in Business Administration

Job description

Lake Macquarie City Council – Speers Point NSW

Qualification: Certificate IV in Business (Business Administration)

Salary: starting from $761.05 to $889.60 per week

Commencing: January 2027

Are you looking to kick start your career? Obtain a Nationally Recognised Qualification and valuable experience in Business Administration with a Traineeship at Lake Mac Council!

ABOUT THE JOB

This two-year traineeship is an exciting opportunity to launch your career while gaining a nationally recognised Certificate IV in Business Administration. As a Trainee Administration Officer, you'll develop valuable workplace skills, gain real-world experience, and play an important role in supporting Council's Waste Services team and the essential services that help keep our community running.

With support from your team and online study through the Australian College of Commerce and Management, you'll build practical experience in administration, customer service, procurement processes, records management, compliance documentation and business operations

Provide administrative support, including preparing correspondence, managing records and maintaining document control systems.

Complete accurate data entry for operational and compliance records.

Assist with procurement activities, including processing requisitions, purchase orders and invoices.

Deliver excellent customer service by responding to enquiries and managing service requests.

Support meetings and team activities by preparing agendas, taking minutes and following up actions.

Assist with maintaining workplace health and safety documentation and record

Develop your skills through on-the-job learning, training and professional development opportunities.

Contribute to projects and initiatives that support the effective operation of Waste Services.

This position is based across Council's Works Depot in Boolaroo and the Awaba Waste Management Facility and may require travel to various locations throughout the Lake Macquarie local government area.

Read the Position Statement and Capability Framework to learn more.

WHAT WE OFFER

Receive a wage whilst studying towards a qualification starting from $761.05 to $889.60 per week plus 12 per cent superannuation

Payment of all course fees

Paid time to study

Yearly pay reviews and increases based on performance

35-hour working week with nine-day fortnights

Four weeks paid annual leave

Be mentored and work closely with Team of qualified professionals in a supportive, empowering, innovative and collaborative work environment

Access to a wide range of employee health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits – click here for more.

ABOUT YOU

We're looking for enthusiastic people who are ready to learn, grow and kick-start their career. You will have:

Completed Year 12 (or equivalent) with satisfactory results in English and Mathematics.

A positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills.

The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Good customer service and interpersonal skills.

Basic computer skills and confidence using technology.

An understanding of the importance of workplace health and safety.

A willingness to complete a Certificate IV in Business as part of the traineeship and commitment to completing all training and study requirements.

A current driver's licence or access to reliable transport is desirable.

Candidates who have completed a Certificate IV in Business qualification or higher may not be eligible to apply.

For enquiries about the role, contact Reece Arday, Group Coordinator Waste Operations, [phone] *** or via email ******@lakemac.nsw.gov.au.

We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees, and people with disability. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.

As part of the recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.