Trainee Administration Officer

Trainee Administration Officer Temporary Full-Time (Two Years) Are you looking to kick start your career? Obtain a Nationally Recognised Qualification and valuable experience in Business Administration with a Traineeship at Lake Mac Council Earn while you learn – Get paid while you study a Certificate IV in Business Administration Gain valuable skills while being mentored by highly skilled professionals Make a difference and positively contribute to our community Lake Macquarie City Council is one of the largest employers of training positions in the Hunter region. The Trainee Administration Officer is part of Council’s Early Careers Program – designed to provide you with on-the-job experience, mentoring and support from highly skilled professionals, all while you complete a formal qualification. Additional benefits include paid course fees and paid study time while gaining valuable skills and experience.  Earn while you learn and kick-start your career with Lake Mac Council ABOUT THE JOB Are you ready to launch your career in a supportive and dynamic environment? We’re offering a two-year Traineeship where you’ll gain hands-on experience, build valuable skills, and complete a Certificate IV in Business Administration, all while working with passionate teams who are committed to your growth. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our customer and administrative operations. You’ll support the teams by managing customer requests, coordinating special events and workshops, and ensuring our service is always customer focused. It’s a great opportunity to develop your confidence, communication, and organisational skills in a fast-paced environment. Further job responsibilities include: Delivering excellent customer service through prompt and professional responses to enquiries and requests Providing administrative support including processing invoices, managing requisitions, preparing reports and correspondence Assisting with meeting coordination, including agendas and minute-taking Acting as the Authority and TRIM Champion for your department Read the position statement to learn more. The position is located at the Council’s temporary Administrative Building at Wallsend until further notice. You will be expected to work 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday. Candidates who have completed a Certificate IV in Business Administration qualification or higher may not be eligible to apply. WHAT WE OFFER Receive a wage whilst studying towards a qualification starting from $855.38 per week plus 12 per cent superannuation Payment of all course fees Paid time to study and attend compulsory classes Yearly pay reviews and increases based on performance 35-hour working week with nine-day fortnights Four weeks paid annual leave Be mentored and work closely with a team of qualified professionals in a supportive, empowering, innovative and collaborative work environment Along with many other perks that come from choosing Lake Mac ABOUT YOU We are looking for people who: Have completed a Year 12 High School Certificate or equivalent, with satisfactory English and Mathematics results Are interested in Asset Management, and/or Environment Are committed to completing the training course requirements over two years Enjoy working in a team that strives to meet customer needs Have good attention to detail, and sound communication and interpersonal skills Have experience with computer systems such as Microsoft Word, Outlook or Excel Have a ‘can do’ attitude and willingness to learn while working full-time Hold a minimum of Class C Driver’s license. HOW TO APPLY If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you Get your application in by midnight, Thursday 13 November 2025. Check out the FAQs and Guide to Applying before starting your application. Click the ‘Apply Now’ button below to start your application. You will need to upload a resume and provide responses to application questions based on the position statement. For enquiries about the role contact Isabelle Field, Early Careers Advisor, on or via email You will hear back from us by Monday 17 November and interviews will be held on Friday 21 November 2025. To view the capability Framework – Role Profile relevant to this role, please click here. If you need assistance with your application, any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact Isabelle Field. As part of the recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing. Our people shape the future of our city. We’re proud of our city and the work we do to make our city even better for the community, and we know you will be too. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workforce that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative, bold and most importantly – to be yourself We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees, and people with disability. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council. Apply nowShare Save Job