Urgent) BUSINESS TRAINEE

Salary:Up to $45,128 per annum (Remuneration stated is for the full-time position)

Work Type: Temporary Full-time

Program Duration: 12 months

Commencing: August 2025

Location: Fortitude Valley

Brisbane City Council's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Traineeship Pathway Program is a deadly opportunity to gain experience in a business environment while working towards a nationally recognised qualification (Cert III in Business).

This traineeship is based with the Recruitment and Talent Acquisition (RTA) team, located in Fortitude Valley. You'll be part of a dynamic, high-performing business area that drives recruitment for roles across Council. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in administration, learn about end-to-end recruitment, and support meaningful initiatives, including projects to increase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representation across the organisationg.

As part of our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), Brisbane City Council is committed to increasing First Nations representation in the workforce and creating culturally safe career pathways. Be part of a workplace that values culture, connection, and growth while building your skills for the future

About the team – Recruitment and Talent Acquisition (RTA)

The RTA team partners across the business to deliver inclusive, efficient, and forward-thinking recruitment services. They work closely with business areas and other People and Culture teams to attract, assess, and onboard talent.

As a trainee, you'll support the team with general administration and recruitment-related tasks, including:

- Drafting and posting approved job advertisements on internal and external platforms
- Contacting candidates to request and follow up on pre-employment checks
- Assisting with bulk recruitment campaigns, including screening CV's, scheduling large numbers of interviews or assessment centres, interview coordination and greeting candidates
- Helping with backend system tasks in Humanforce
- Supporting the Talent Consultants, Talent Partners, and Recruitment Managers
- Making phone calls, conducting reference checks, and updating records
- Contributing to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander recruitment projects (such as the upcoming bus trainee intake)

This is a great fit for someone who is confident with people, organised, and willing to learn in a fast-paced team environment.

What's in it for you?

- You'll receive direct training from a One Mob Community of Inclusion Leadership Team Member in RTA
- A supportive mob within Council, including a dedicated traineeship coordinator who will walk alongside you on your journey.
- A structured training program with in-class learning and real-world business skills.
- The opportunity to build strong networks and gain valuable work experience.
- Ongoing career coaching and development opportunities.

What we're looking for:

- Identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- Keen to gain experience in a professional business setting.
- Reliable and organised, with good communication skills.
- Committed to completing your training modules throughout the year.
- Able to travel across Brisbane (some locations may not be serviced by public transport).

After completing the traineeship, you'll have:

- A nationally recognised qualification (Cert III in Business).
- Practical experience to boost your career.
- The skills to apply for roles within Council or beyond.

How to apply:

To apply, simply submit your resume - no cover letter required.

For a yarn about the role, contact Wyndam Lake on 3178 3118

The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and s 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).The position is therefore only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

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