School Based Trainee

3 days ago

Cessnock, Australia Cessnock City Council Full time

**About the opportunity**:
Are you a year 10 student (heading into Year 11 in 2026) who’s ready to get a head start on your future? Council’s school based traineeships are a great way to gain real-world work experience while you’re still at school

We’re on the lookout for a motivated student to join us as a school-based trainee and work towards a **Certificate III in Business**. You’ll learn valuable skills, get hands-on experience, and build a strong foundation for life after school all while working with a great team here at Council.

Does this sound like you? Don’t miss this awesome opportunity to learn, earn, and get ahead

The trainee's primary role is to provide efficient and effective administration support and customer service in a professional and responsive manner. Over a two year period, while completing year 11 and year 12 studies, trainees will:

- Work at least one day a week at Council at our main administration building;
- Receive an income while learning new skills;
- Achieve a Certificate qualification;
- Be supported by Council staff; and
- Potentially be considered for career opportunities at the end of their traineeship.

To find out more about your next career opportunity: Position Description

**About you**:
To be successful in this position, you must:

- Be a current high school student commencing year 11 in 2026;
- Have an interest in business support and customer relations; and
- Have demonstrated commitment to providing customer service.

**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 school-based trainee position
- Part-time working one day per week
- 12% superannuation
- 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 25 September 2025 at 11.30pm**

**Who to Contact: Merleah Scroggy, Customer Relations Team Leader on (02) 4993 6729**
- 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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