Business Administration Trainee

7 days ago


Coniston, New South Wales, Australia Illawarra Mercury Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

Kick off your career as a Business Administration Trainee in our Infrastructure Services Team

  • Gain valuable experience while working towards your Certificate III in Business Administration.
  • Be part of a welcoming environment that values customer service and teamwork.
  • Develop skills in administration while contributing positively to your community.

About The Role
This is your opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive and engaging environment. Your main goal will be to provide customer service and administrative support, all while working towards your Certificate III in Business Administration.

In this role, you'll be assisting our Technical and Recreation Services team with various tasks, including helping our pool and stadium staff, managing customer enquiries and performing routine administrative activities like correspondence and data entry. We're looking for someone who is ready to jump in, learn and make a positive impact

Our ideal candidate
We're on the lookout for a motivated individual who is eager to learn and bring their best self to our team.

  • A willingness to complete a Certificate III in Business Administration.
  • A friendly demeanor with a passion for providing excellent customer service.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Organisational skills and the ability to adapt to new challenges.
  • Basic computer literacy, especially with Microsoft Office, with a willingness to learn new software.
  • A current NSW Driver's Licence (or the ability to obtain one).

What We Are Offering

  • This is a full-time temporary job (35 hours a week) with flexible work hours to help you balance your schedule.
  • This role is offered as a traineeship under the local government employment conditions. Weekly earning will align with the applicable rate depending on your education level and time since leaving school.
  • 12% superannuation
  • Great employee benefits like retail discounts, fitness programs, weekly pay-run, support services such as the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and council benefits such as generous sick leave and health and well-being days.

Who We Are
Shellharbour City Council is a dynamic local government organisation serving a thriving coastal community of over 82,000 residents. Located just 1.5 hours south of Sydney, our region offers the perfect blend of natural beauty, vibrant culture and professional opportunity.

We Are Proud To Be More Than Just a Workplace; We Are a Community. We Are a Unique Council With 435 Permanent Employees; Delivering Essential Services And Exciting Initiatives Across a Diverse Portfolio That Includes

  • A Regional Airport serving our community with domestic flights
  • A picturesque Marina that attracts tourism and boating enthusiasts and offers waterfront cafes and shops and;
  • A championship Golf Course that attracts major tournaments and golfers across the region alike
  • Five Libraries and a Local Museum celebrating our rich heritage
  • A modern Sports Stadium offering a multi-use venue for sport
  • A modern Service Depot, our operations hub where outdoor crew help maintain and beautify our local area.

Shellharbour is a place where you can grow your career and have a real impact. Whether you're supporting community programs, maintaining vital infrastructure or helping shape the future of our city, you'll be part of a team that values innovation, inclusion and excellence.

Join us and discover a career that's as rewarding as the lifestyle that surrounds it.

For further information about the position, click
here

for the position description.

Contact:
Leanne Krkovski, Team Leader Administration - Infrastructure Services on

Closing date:
Wednesday 29 October 2025 at 11:30pm.

Please note:
Candidates who are shortlisted will be invited to attend an interview on
Monday 10 November 2025.
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A Workplace that welcomes everyone
Shellharbour City Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate the unique strengths and talents of all individuals and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.

We believe
respect at work is a fundamental right
. Our commitment is to create a safe, inclusive, and discrimination-free workplace for everyone, including children and young people who interact with our services and spaces.

Our core values are
Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect, and Sustainability
. These guide everything we do and shape the way we serve our community.



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