Business Administration Trainee

Business Administration Trainee (3675)

About Us

The Livingstone Shire sits nestled along the beautiful Capricorn Coast and covers approximately 11,776 square kilometres, with a population of almost 41,000 residents.  Livingstone Shire Council was created in 2013 and employs approximately 350 people.

Livingstone and the Capricorn Coast is a relaxed coastal environment in which connecting with family, friends and the community is a high priority. The area has an abundance of natural features including countless beaches with sheltered swimming, picturesque national parks, pristine rainforests and idyllic offshore islands, making it an ideal place to live. Our beaches, bushes and tropical rainforests are second to none and have been specifically preserved, designed and transformed to show the unique, untouched charm of Livingstone.

Livingstone Shire Council promotes a positive culture in the workplace with all staff demonstrating high standards of Accountability, Teamwork, Community, Potential and Positivity. These values and behaviours set the standard for Council and are embodied throughout the organisation.

About you and the Traineeship:

If you have a strong customer focus approach, can multitask, are adaptable, have excellent communication skills, keen to earn while you learn and have an ambition to work in administration, then this experience and training will be valuable in kick starting your career!

Over the course of the twelve (12) month Traineeship you will undertake structured training towards achieving a Certificate III in Business. You will work closely alongside Council’s Administration Officers learning many aspects of their day to day job, whilst developing valued skills and gaining practical hands on experience in Council’s administrative procedures and systems. 

Key criteria for you to be successful in this role:

• Sound level of literacy and numeracy.

Eligibility: 

• Applicants must not be currently registered as a trainee or apprentice with another employer.
• Applicants must not hold a Certificate III or higher in a related field (e.g. Certificate IV in Business).
• Applicants must not hold a Certificate III or higher in an unrelated field completed within the last 7 years (unless obtained during high school).
• All applicants must be Australian citizens or have permanent residency to be eligible to work in Australia.

Benefits:

• Wages paid in accordance with Order Apprentices and Trainee Wages and Conditions;
• 11% superannuation; and
• 9 day fortnight.

To apply for this position please address the selection criteria on the recruitment portal and supply a copy of your resume and any relevant qualifications/tickets or licences.

Applications close Monday, 13 May 2024 at midnight.