Trainee Certificate III Business

1 week ago

Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia Toowoomba Regional Council Full time $4,200 - $17,100 per year

Kickstart Your Career in Business – Train, Learn and Grow with Us

About the Teams:

The Planning team helps shape the region by implementing Council's Planning Scheme.  The Special Projects team negotiates outcomes which deliver outstanding results for Council and the community. With an emphasis on communication, accountability and transparency, we offer a supportive team environment where you can be mentored, while gaining valuable administration skills.

About the positions:

  • These are fixed term full-time positions based in the Toowoomba CBD for 12 months.
  • Training wage rates are $322-$836 gross per week (depending on your education and years out of school) plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
  • Enjoy work/life balance with a 72.5 hour fortnight and access to banked leave.
  • Carparking provided.
  • Professional development and learning opportunities.
  • Corporate discounts on selected private health insurance.
  • Active social club – TRC Employee's Association.
  • Access to the Fitness Passport Program - providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with one single membership.
  • Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential personal or work-related counselling services for employees and their families.
  • A range of progressive health and wellbeing services.

How to be successful in the positions:

  • Committed to balancing work and study requirements.
  • Year 10 education as a minimum.
  • Enthusiastic about a career in business administration.
  • Computer skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Communication, customer service and teamwork skills.

How to apply:

For full details of these positions, please ensure you download the Position Descriptions at the bottom of this page, which provide the position success criteria.

Please provide your current Resume and ensure you answer all of the application questions, providing examples from your work, school and extracurricular activities to demonstrate your relevant abilities, knowledge, and personal qualities. Responses that indicate "Refer to my resume" are not sufficient.

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

Please note to have your application considered, ensure that you have followed the instructions outlined above.

Visit our website  for information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council.  Applicants are encouraged to apply online.

For further information:

Please contact Cate Cool, Project Support Officer on within business hours.

Closing date:

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 17 September 2025 at 11.45pm.

About Council:

The Toowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions.  Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia's second largest inland city with a population of 178,500 and employs approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and enthusiastic, about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents, and visitors throughout the region.  We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to gain experience your career.

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