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Councils Works and Services teams are energetic and passionate about delivering exceptional customer service to our Community, Customers, Councillors, and Council.We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated person interested in undertaking a 12-month traineeship in Business Administration.The role will support the Works and Services teams with administration duties required in the business stream. You will develop skills in administration and customer service at the Services Depot in Oak Flats.This opportunity is open to both school leavers and mature age applicants who are eligible for admission to the Certificate III in Business Administration and do not already hold a Certificate III qualification or higher.The traineeship is anticipated to start in July 2025 and covers both practical and theoretical requirements supported by Council and TAFE.Council''s Cadet, Apprentice, and Trainee (CAT) Program aims to grow Council''s skilled workforce by creating job opportunities and a talent pipeline for specialized roles, and to develop future leaders through employment and professional development experiences that support external tertiary study. Councils cadets, apprentices, or trainees receive ongoing training, guidance, and support from workplace mentors while completing a nationally recognized qualification.For more information on our CAT program, click here.About us:Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 82,000 people in an area spanning 154 square kilometers. It features great natural beauty, from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, against the backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment.Our commitment to financial sustainability, a great organizational culture, and employing staff who embrace our core values has made Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice.We have received numerous awards, including recognition for our First Nations Community projects and awards in landscape architecture, regional achievement, and parks and leisure excellence.We offer:Shellharbour City Council provides a high-performing, sustainable organization delivering community outcomes through leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We offer exciting career opportunities and flexible work arrangements for work/life balance.Temporary full-time, 35 hours per week, up to 12 months (or the duration of the traineeship)Salary up to $809.70 per week, depending on school level achieved and years out of school (from $398.70 for school leavers to $809.70 for 5+ years out)Plus 12% superannuationOn-the-job trainingPaid course costsUp to 3 hours of study time per weekA positive culture with values-led, progressive team environmentEmployee benefits including retail discounts, fitness programs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Provident Fund activities, weekly pay, and moreLocal government benefits such as LSL after five years, three weeks sick leave annually, health and wellbeing leave, etc.For more information, click here for the position description.Contact: Joanne Crandell, Team Leader Works & Services Administration at 4221 6202.Closing date: Tuesday, 17 June 2025 at 11:30 pm.Apply now:Complete the application by answering the questions, describing how your skills and experience are relevant. Attach your resume and qualifications on the next page. You can save and return to your application, but incomplete applications will not be considered. Prepare your responses in a Word document and copy-paste into the application fields.Once submitted, you will receive an email confirmation. Please ensure your email address is correct and check your inbox, including junk mail.For tips on applying, view our Guide To Applying.Shellharbour City Council is an equal opportunity employer, promoting a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We are committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and to building a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects our community. We invite individuals with disabilities to apply and discuss reasonable adjustments.Our core values are collaboration, accountability, integrity, respect, and sustainability. To work with us, you must be committed to role-modelling these values. #J-18808-Ljbffr