Burdekin Shire Council is currently seeking applications for a Trainee Administration Officer. The successful applicant will complete a traineeship in the Finance and Administrative Services Department learning basic clerical and administration tasks while undertaking a Certificate III in Business Administration. The traineeship qualification has a nominal duration of 12 months.
This traineeship opportunity is made available with the assistance of government funding; therefore, successful appointment will be dependent on applicants meeting specific funding criteria contained in the attached Traineeship Eligibility Questionnaire. Funding eligibility will be assessed upon receipt of your application.
The key responsibilities include:
- Daily receipt and dispatch of mail
- Scanning and registration of daily correspondence into Council’s record keeping system
- Organising and serving of morning and/or afternoon teas and lunches for meetings
Applicants should familiarise themselves with the entire position description.
Wages and Conditions of employment will be determined in accordance with the Order – Apprentices’ and Trainees’ Wages and Conditions (Excluding Certain Queensland Government Entities) 2003; Training Wage Award – State 2012 and Council’s Certified Agreement. Currently, the salary ranges from $743.48 to $1,384.07 gross per fortnight dependent upon age and the highest year of schooling completed.
Applications for 19/53 – Trainee Administration Officer should include:
- A cover letter
- A current resume
- Statements addressing the selection criteria
- Traineeship Eligibility Questionnaire
- Most recent academic record
Applications close on Tuesday, 5 November 2019 at 5:00 PM.
Application packages can be downloaded via the link below or by contacting Council's Customer Service Centre on (07) 4783 9800.
Application Package
For further information about this position, please contact the Administration and Records Coordinator – Anne-Maree Dale on (07) 4783 9800.
