Trainee Administration Officer: Learn & Earn in Local Govt

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

Benefits offered by this job

Course fees paid

Paid study time

Pay reviews

9-day fortnights

Annual leave

Mentorship program

Employee benefits

Job summary

Lake Macquarie City Council is offering a two-year Traineeship for a Trainee Administration Officer. You’ll earn a Certificate IV in Business Administration while gaining hands-on experience supporting the Waste Services team.

The role is based across Boolaroo and Awaba facilities with travel within the Lake Macquarie area. Salary starts from $761.05 to $889.60 per week, plus 12% superannuation, with course fees paid and time allocated to study.

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 and commit to training and study requirements.
• Must be able to work across multiple Council sites and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support, including preparing correspondence, managing records and document control systems.
• Enter data accurately for operational and compliance records.
• Assist with procurement activities: requisitions, purchase orders and invoices.
• Deliver excellent customer service by responding to enquiries and managing service requests.
• Support meetings: prepare agendas, take minutes and follow up actions.
• Assist with maintaining WHS documentation and records.
• Develop skills through on-the-job learning, training and professional development.
• Contribute to projects that support Waste Services operations.

Education

Certificate IV in Business (Business Administration)

Year 12

Job description

Lake Macquarie City Council is offering a two-year Traineeship for a Trainee Administration Officer. You’ll earn a Certificate IV in Business Administration while gaining hands-on experience supporting the Waste Services team.

The role is based across Boolaroo and Awaba facilities with travel within the Lake Macquarie area. Salary starts from $761.05 to $889.60 per week, plus 12% superannuation, with course fees paid and time allocated to study.