Recruitment Traineeship

At Skillset, our vision is to create life-changing opportunities for people and communities in regional NSW. With over 42 years of experience, we provide recruitment, apprenticeship, and traineeship services, as well as mentoring and skills development. We are committed to helping individuals achieve their goals and supporting businesses to succeed.

We are looking for a new trainee to work with our Apprentice & Trainee Recruitment and Services Teams who desire to join a team that makes a difference and supports people to gain life‑changing skills and qualifications. Skillset is an award‑winning, industry‑leading regional organisation with a focus on supporting people and businesses in our communities through career development, skills acquisition and employment.

We are excited to announce a fantastic opportunity to join our team as a Recruitment Trainee to be based at our head office in Bathurst NSW.

About the Role

Working in our Head Office in Bathurst, you will complete a Certificate III in Business Administration over a 12‑month period, offering support to our Recruitment and Apprentice and Trainee services teams. You will contribute and collaborate with Recruiters and Consultants, not only in Bathurst but across the Central West, and gain exposure to the full range of Skillset programs to support people in our communities. This entry‑level role is a great opportunity to gain the hands‑on skills that will pave the way for an exciting career in Administration and Recruitment. You will work in a supportive and team‑focused environment and learn skills from individuals truly passionate about what they do.

Duties

- Triage candidate enquiries and provide initial support and advice on services

- Assist with end‑to‑end recruitment processes including the sourcing and screening of candidates

- Document control, data handling and following workplace procedures

- Offer administrative support and work collaboratively within internal stakeholders

- Contribute to the overall goals of Skillset and the growth of our business

- Attend community events including careers expos and information events

Requirements

- Customer service and administration experience highly desirable

- Strong written and verbal communication skills

- Proficient in computer systems and Microsoft Office applications

- Able to commit to the training requirements and duration of the traineeship

- Hold a paid Working with Children Check

- Flexibility to occasionally travel across the Central West region using a company‑supplied vehicle

- Diverse role where every day is different

- Work for a locally based, not‑for‑profit community organisation

- Gain a nationally recognised qualification through formal study and skills development with a registered training organisation

- Experience working with and learning from industry professionals and qualified, trained supervisors

- Submit your application with a Resume and Cover Letter

- If you require further information, please contact Skillset for a confidential discussion on 1300 853 525

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately, as applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are warmly encouraged to apply.

Only successful applicants will be contacted. Candidates must have Australian Work & Study Rights.

Skillset would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the traditional custodians of the lands on which we work.
We are honoured to be on the ancestral lands of those whose cultures are among the oldest living cultures in human history. We pay respect to the Elders, past, present and to the younger generation of the community who will be the future leaders in years to come.

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