Trainee Business Support

9 hours ago

Cessnock, Australia Cessnock City Council Full time

**About the opportunity**:
Are you ready to launch your career in a dynamic and supportive environment and complete your certificate IV in Business Administration?

We’re looking for an a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Trainee Business Support and grow with us No experience? No problem. If you’re eager to learn, take initiative, and provide excellent customer service, this trainee role is the perfect place to start your career.

In this role, you’ll become an essential part of the Works and Infrastructure Directorate by providing top-notch customer service to both Council staff and the community. You’ll get hands-on experience with real office tasks like managing mail, ordering supplies, and keeping everything running smoothly. Plus, you’ll develop important skills that will set you up for success in any business career.

**About you**:

- Minimum completion of Year 10 or equivalent with passes in English or equivalent and ability to undertake a Certificate IV in Business Administration;
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
- Demonstrated positive attitude to teamwork; willingness to learn and demonstrated initiative; and
- Demonstrated commitment to providing good customer services.

To find out more about this exciting opportunity: Position Description

**Remuneration**:
Hourly rate as per the Local Government (State) Award plus superannuation

**The Benefits**:
Council has a wide range of fabulous benefits available for staff including;
- 2-year temporary trainee position
- Full-time 35 hours per week
- 12% superannuation
- Monthly rostered day off (RDO)
- Supportive and engaging learning environment
- Picturesque Hunter Valley location

**What's next?**:
Applications for the 2026 LAUNCH program are now open

**Pre-Employment Screening**:
**About Us**:
At Cessnock City Council our success is built by our people and core values. We offer you a direct connection to the community, providing opportunities to both inspire growth and sustainability in our diverse region. We're committed to building a passionate and inclusive workforce.

We partner with the Veterans Employment Program and the NSW Government to implement recruitment practices dedicated to supporting veterans to pursue a career in local government. Our aim is to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment.

**Applications Close: Thursday 14 August 2025 at 11.30pm**

**Who to Contact: Emma Beattie, Program Coordinator (02) 4993 4244**
**- Guided by staff values of integrity, respect, teamwork, accountability and excellence, Cessnock City Council is indeed an attractive, thriving Council and employer of choice._

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