Trainee Business Administration

Kinetic; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured traineeship

Mentoring & guidance

Career progression

Job summary

Kinetic invites applications for a Business Administration Trainee position based in Mackay, Queensland. The role offers a structured traineeship and hands-on experience across the business, with study supporting a Certificate III in Business Administration.

No prior admin experience is required, and you’ll work closely with the depot and wider operations teams. You will assist with data entry, reporting, document preparation, and stakeholder coordination, while developing Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• No prior administration experience is required; drive to learn and start a career.
• Enrolment in a Certificate III in Business Administration during traineeship.
• Good communication and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the depot and operations team.
• Assist with data entry and documentation across payroll, compliance, training and operations.
• Maintain databases, systems and platforms accurately and confidentially.
• Support meetings by preparing documents, taking minutes and follow-up actions.
• Prepare and distribute reports as required.
• Build positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Complete all study requirements for the Certificate III in Business Administration.
• Follow company policies, procedures and safety requirements at all times.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Organised

Willing to learn

Education

Certificate III in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Business Administration Trainee – Mackay, QLD

FULL TIME ROLE

This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to start or change their career through a structured traineeship, gaining hands‑on experience in a real operational environment. No previous administration experience is required, just the drive to learn.

Based at our Mackay depot, this role will support day-to-day administrative activities across the business while you complete a Certificate III in Business Administration.

About the role

• Provide general administrative support to the depot and wider operations team
• Assist with data entry and documentation across payroll, compliance, training and operations
• Maintain databases, systems and platforms accurately and confidentially
• Support meetings including preparing documents, taking minutes and following up actions
• Prepare and distribute reports as required
• Build positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Complete all study requirements for the Certificate III in Business Administration
• Follow company policies, procedures and safety requirements at all times

About you

• Keen to start a career in business or administration, whatever your background or stage of life
• Well organised with a positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Comfortable working in a team and willing to learn
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Reliable, motivated and able to manage day-to-day tasks with support
• Life or work experience in any field is valued, and no formal admin experience is needed

What we offer

• A structured traineeship with on-the-job learning and formal qualification
• Supportive team environment with mentoring and guidance
• Exposure to a broad range of business and operational functions
• The opportunity to build a strong foundation for future career progression

Location

• This role is based in Mackay, Queensland
• Applicants must be able to attend the depot on a regular basis