Business Trainee: Department of Families, Fairness

5 months ago

Melbourne, Australia NextGen Jobs Full time

NextGen Jobs is hiring a  Business Trainee to support the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing. Do you have an interest in launching your career in the government while earning a  Certificate III in Business Administration?

This **12 month traineeship **based in the **Melbourne CBD **provides support to the Executive Leadership Team.

**Youth Employment Scheme (YES)**

The YES is a Victorian State Government funded initiative designed to increase the workforce participation of young people, particularly those facing significant barriers to employment. These placements provide trainees with meaningful work experience and formal training to give a solid foundation for a sustainable career. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply

**Eligibility Criteria**
- Be aged between 15 and 29 years at the commencement of the traineeship
- Not currently engaged in tertiary education
- Not have attained a university level qualification (excluding 1-4 certificates)

**Position Overview**

The Administration Support Trainee works within a small team which provides support to Executives and Ministers. The trainee has an opportunity to work across a diverse range of divisions within the department.

**Are you**:

- Driven and have a high standard of work?
- Have strong communication skills, both written and verbal?
- Adaptable and enjoy administrative duties?

**Key accountabilities**
- Coordinate the branch’s input and responses to requests from other parts of the department.
- Coordinate meetings and assist in preparing agendas and note-taking when required.
- Perform computer-based tasks including preparing and sending standard written communications.
- Communicate and liaise effectively with managers, staff and external stakeholders to assist in the professional operation of the area.
- Handle and process confidential documentation, tasks may include photocopying / scanning, filing, mailing, and inputting data and information into the department’s databases and systems.
- Keep accurate and complete records of your work activities in accordance with legislative requirements and the department's records, information security and privacy policies.
- Manage stationery stock levels for the Executive Services branch.
- Undertake a range of administrative functions to support the Executive Leadership team.
- Risk reporting - where you become aware of any risk to safety of a staff member, client or member of the public escalate to senior staff.
- Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and for that of others in the workplace by working in accordance with legislative requirements and the department's occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and procedures.

**Benefits**
- Hybrid/Work from home opportunities
- Get your foot in the door within the state government
- Earn and learn - work towards your Certificate III whilst earning a wage
- Ongoing support and mentoring from a dedicated NextGen Jobs Mentor
- TAFE fees reimbursed
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - access to free resources for your health and wellbeing

**About us**

NextGen Jobs enables the careers of the future, today. We offer tailored, innovative apprenticeship and traineeship programs that are designed to rapidly build practical skills and future-proof organisations.

We source highly capable talent for organisations and we do this through our deeply established roots in community.

Through our specialised, industry-leading mentoring - we guide and develop individuals over the duration of their employment and training program. Our proven model supports workforce strategy, ensures higher retention and enables longer-term successful career outcomes.

NextGen Jobs values and recognises diversity in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and actively support applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. We offer safe and inclusive working environments where you can learn, grow and achieve your career objectives.

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Melbourne, VIC 3000: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Melbourne, VIC 3000

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