Trainee Business Administration Fleet

City of Canterbury Bankstown Council; Canterbury-Bankstown; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive remuneration package

Career development

Work/life balance

Bankstown location

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

City of Canterbury Bankstown Council in Bankstown NSW invites applications for a Trainee Business Administration – Fleet. This two-year Temporary Full‑Time traineeship combines structured learning with hands‑on support for the fleet's day-to-day operations and data management, including reporting, compliance and customer service.

The program starts in February 2027, offering a recognised qualification and strong workplace foundations for a career in business administration.

Qualifications

• Current Year 12 student, recent school leaver, or early career professional (within 2 years of graduation).
• Strong willingness to learn and develop administrative skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Positive attitude and commitment to customer service.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate fleet records and data across Council systems.
• Assist with fleet correspondence, documentation and general administration.
• Prepare purchase requisitions, purchase orders and service requests.
• Support the coordination of vehicle allocations and bookings.
• Maintain organised electronic and hard‑copy records.
• Participate in structured training and development as part of your traineeship.
• Provide day‑to‑day support to the Fleet team and assist with a variety of operational activities.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Verbal and written communication

Basic computer literacy

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Education

Year 12 student or recent graduate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

City of Canterbury Bankstown Council – Bankstown NSW

Full time, Traineeship, Casual/Temporary

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Council’s in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 21 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 370,000 residents.

The role

Build your career in business administration while gaining hands‑on experience in fleet operations!

As a Trainee Business Administration – Fleet, you’ll combine structured learning and development with practical, on-the‑job experience supporting the day‑to‑day operations of Council’s vehicle and plant fleet. You’ll gain exposure to fleet data management, reporting, compliance, customer service and a range of administrative activities.

This is a two‑year Temporary Full‑Time traineeship, commencing in February 2027, offering the opportunity to gain a recognised qualification while developing practical workplace skills and building a strong foundation for your career in business administration.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Maintain accurate fleet records and data across Council systems.
• Assist with fleet correspondence, documentation and general administration.
• Prepare purchase requisitions, purchase orders and service requests.
• Support the coordination of vehicle allocations and bookings.
• Maintain organised electronic and hard‑copy records.
• Participate in structured training and development as part of your traineeship.
• Provide day‑to‑day support to the Fleet team and assist with a variety of operational activities.

You will have

• Be a current Year 12 student, recent school leaver, or early career professional (within 2 years of graduation).
• Strong willingness to learn and develop administrative skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Positive attitude and commitment to customer service.

The salary range for this opportunity commences at $38,272 (T3 at 17 years of age) or $44,746 (T4 at 18 years or completed HSC) + 12% super.

What’s on offer

• Temporary Full‑Time opportunity
• An attractive remuneration package.
• Work/Life balance environment.
• An investment in your career growth, learning and development.
• Bankstown location (close to public transport).
• Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.

For more information, please contact Marnie Mitchell (Manager Fleet) at ***************@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at ***********@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.

Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.