Trainee Information Technology

The City of Cockburn; Cockburn; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Super up to 16%

Employee perks

Free gym membership

Job summary

The City of Cockburn is seeking a Trainee Information Technology Officer within the Corporate and System Services Directorate, Information Management / Information Technology. This 2 Year, Full-time Traineeship offers structured training and exposure to a broad range of IT technologies as part of a customer-focused team.

You will provide desktop support to users onsite and remotely, assist with software and hardware deployments, support system upgrades, and maintain technical documentation.

Qualifications

• Interest in technology and a desire to build a career in IT.
• Motivated learner with solid problem-solving skills.
• Customer-focused approach and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide desktop support to users onsite and remotely.
• Assist with software/hardware deployments and upgrades.
• Contribute to technology projects and maintain procedures.
• Develop and update technical documentation.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Customer-focused

Team player

Initiative & self-motivation

Organisational skills

Time management

Education

IT qualification (Cert III or higher)

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Corporate and System Services Directorate | Information Management / Information Technology

2 Year,Full-time Traineeship

• An opportunity to kick-start your career in InformationTechnology
• Flexible work options, super up to 16% + employeeperks
• Free Cockburn ARC gym membership and wellnessprograms

About Us

TheCity of Cockburn is centrally located in the southern suburbs ofPerth, on Whadjuk country. We’re a place of experiences, just 20minutes’ from Perth city, with everything from pristine beaches andwetlands to theme parks and world-class recreationfacilities.

Atthe City of Cockburn, we’re more than just a local government –we’re a vibrant, forward-thinking organisation that puts our peoplefirst. Our team is united by a shared desire to make an impact byhelping to achieve our vision - Cockburn, the best place tobe.

About the Role

The Trainee Information Technology Officer role provides anopportunity to gain practical experience while completing anationally recognised qualification in Information Technology.Working within the Information Technology team, the positionsupports the delivery of Level 1 technical support servicesacross the organisation.

The role assists with the provision of desktop support to usersboth onsite and remotely, helping to resolve issues relating tohardware, software, mobile devices, telephony, printing,networking, and audio-visual systems. The trainee will alsocontribute to technology projects, assist with software andhardware deployments, support system upgrades, and maintaintechnical documentation and procedures.

This position offers structured training, mentoring, andexposure to a broad range of technologies within acustomer-focused environment, providing a strong foundation fora career in Information Technology.

About you

The successful applicant will have a genuine interest intechnology and a desire to build a career in InformationTechnology. They will be a motivated learner with strongproblem-solving skills, a customer-focused approach, and theability to work effectively as part of a team.

To be successful in this role, applicants willdemonstrate:

• Strong computer literacy and an interest intechnology.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Officeapplications.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonalskills.
• The ability to use initiative and solve problemseffectively.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.

This opportunity is well suited to school leavers orindividuals seeking to commence a rewarding career in theInformation Technology industry. Applicantswith an IT qualification (Cert III or higher) areineligible for this role.

Salary and Benefits:

Level Step 1 ($69,728) of the City ofCockburn Industrial Agreement 2025, based on qualifications andexperience.

Need more information?

We encourage applicants toread the position description for a full understanding of the rolebefore applying. For a confidential discussion about the role,please contact Baz Harrington, Service Lead Systems Supporton [phone].

Tobe eligible for this role you must be legally permitted to work inAustralia on a full-time permanent basis. All applicants arerequired to undergo a pre-employment process which includes afitness for work assessment, alcohol and drug screening,qualification/licence checks and a Nationally Coordinated CriminalHistory Check.

Closing Date:

Friday 6 November 2026 at 5pm. The City ofCockburn reserves the right to commence shortlisting and close theadvertising period early. We are currently not acceptingapplications from agencies.

Wevalue equal opportunities for all which is why the City of Cockburnstrongly encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.Every applicant is valued here.

City of Cockburn
Whadjuk Boodjar
9 Coleville Crescent,
Spearwood 6163

PO Box 1215, Bibra Lake DC ,
Western Australia, 6965

Office opening hours:

8.30am to 4.30pm
Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)

The City of Cockburn acknowledges the Nyungar people of Beeliar Boodjar. Long ago, now and in the future they care for Country.
We acknowledge a continuing connection to Land, Waters and Culture and pay our respects to Elders, past and present.