Trainee - Business Administration

Cumberland Council; Cumberland; On-site; AUD 31,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Training and professional development

Extensive leave entitlements

Wellbeing programs

Wellness subsidies

Free access to aquatic centres

Fitness Passport and EAP

Job summary

Cumberland City Council is seeking a Trainee Business Administration for the Engineering and Building team in Cumberland, NSW. The role provides generalist admin support and helps with documentation, records and coordinating communications across Council worksites.

The successful candidate will have the HSC or equivalent, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to work well in a team. The position is based at Auburn with travel to worksites as needed.

Qualifications

• Completed Higher School Certificate and/or demonstrated ability to pursue tertiary study.
• Positive and courteous interaction with the public and other workers.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Administrative and organisational skills, including attention to detail and records management.
• Ability to work as part of a team with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide generalist administrative support to the Engineering and Building team.
• Assist with documentation, records and correspondence.
• Coordinate scheduling and communications across projects and sites.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Administrative skills

Teamwork

Education

Higher School Certificate or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Employment Status:Term Contract, full-time

No. of Vacancies:1

Closing Date: 25 Sep 2026 AEST

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of over 250,000 residents, Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.

Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent and has worked hard to fulfil its community’s vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel welcome, belong and succeed.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Engineering and Building team sits within the Environment and Planning Directorate and focuses on services and advice in relation to engineering and building activities in the Cumberland area.

The team is responsible for the delivery of engineering assessment, infrastructure design, traffic and transport, stormwater and flooding, and building assessment.

In contributing to the overarching vision, the Trainee Business Administration will provide generalist support and administrative assistance to the broader Engineering and Building team and Council.

The successful applicant will require:

• Completed Higher School Certificate and/or demonstrated experience enabling the completion of tertiary study
• Demonstrated ability to deal in a positive and courteous manner with the public and other workers
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Possess administrative and organisational skills, including attention to detail, ability to maintain accurate records and skills in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work as part of a team with good interpersonal skills.

Download the position description here for more information.

About this role:

• 70 hour fortnight
• Access to Council's 9 day fortnight Rostered Day Off (RDO) arrangement
• Located at Council's Auburn office, with occasional travel required across Council worksites, and may be required to work across any of Council’s work locations

Salary information: The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.

• This position is placed in Cumberland's Trainee Salary Structure with a salary range of $685.54 to $1,292.86 per week, plus 12% superannuation
• The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role

What you'll need to have for this role:

• The right to live and work in Australia
• Be able to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position, including attending a physical pre-employment medical examination as required
• Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Council’s Health Monitoring Procedure, as required.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER

• We promote work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or up to an additional five (5) days' leave for front-facing roles that are unable to access working from home arrangements
• Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
• Leave entitlements including annual leave,10 days personal leave and up to five (5) days of MyLeave per year, parental leave entitlements and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)
• Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
• Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning, paid leave to undertake annual skin checks, COVID-19 vaccinations and to donate blood
• Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities
• Free access to Council owned and managed Aquatic Centres
• Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT US

Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people, and fully supports the aims and objectives of NSW Child Protection Legislation, and associated provisions. Council will implement all necessary measures to ensure a safe and supportive environment, which endeavours to promote child protection practices. It is essential for applicants to submit their WWCC number with their application, if required, and it is an offence under NSW legislation for barred workers to apply for or otherwise attempt to obtain, undertake or remain in child-related employment.

Cumberland City Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, reflective of the community it represents. Council welcomes and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, and is committed to providing an accessible and safe workplace for our staff through making reasonable adjustments. If you have any accessibility or support requirements throughout the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager during the application process.