Business Trainee: Department of Education

NextGen Jobs is hiring a  Business Trainee to support the **Department of Education**. 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 **Moe **provides support to the Schools and Regional Services team to ensure the department can operate in an effective and efficient manner.

**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 primary purpose of this position is to assist providing administrative support to the relevant teams and offices.

**Are you**:

- Adaptable and enjoy working in a fast paced environment?
- Someone who enjoys working in a team?
- A strong written and verbal communicator?

**Key accountabilities**
- Answer and respond to incoming phone call and enquiries
- Receive visitors and clients when they arrive at the office
- Co-ordinate administrative duties and prioritise tasks
- File correspondence and other records
- Process invoices and claims
- General office duties including support for staff events
- Uphold confidentiality for sensitive documentation
- Engage in TAFE studies to receive your qualification

**Benefits**
- 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

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Moe, VIC 3825: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person