Business Administration Trainee

Company Description

About Western Sydney University

Western Sydney University is a modern, forward-thinking, research-led institution at the heart of Australia's fastest-growing and most economically significant region. With 11 campuses across Sydney and international locations in Vietnam and Indonesia—plus planned expansion in India—it serves nearly 50,000 students, 3,500 staff, and a global network of over 200,000 alumni. Ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide, over 85% of its assessed research is rated 'World Standard' or above. The University is ranked #1 globally and nationally in the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings for its commitment to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.

In 2021, Western Sydney University launched the Indigenous Traineeship Program, a University-wide initiative to provide on the job training in administration and to assist the occupant with achieving a Certificate III in Business Administration.

About the Ignite Indigenous Traineeship Program

The Ignite Indigenous Traineeship Program provides Indigenous peoples of Greater Western Sydney with the opportunity to gain on-the-job training alongside vocational education and training (VET) in a large higher education organisation. Participants are employed as professional staff members and will acquire a unique business skillset from a host School, Division or Institute within the university.

Further information on the Ignite Indigenous Traineeship Program is available at: 

Job Description

This is an identified position and applicants must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Person. Being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational qualification as authorised under Section 14(D) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

Please refer to the Guidelines for Confirmation of Identity for Indigenous Australians for the requirements of this position.

Click here to view Confirmation of Identity for Indigenous Australian Staff

Click here to view the Community Confirmation Template

Click here to view the Statutory Declaration Form

• Multiple full-time, fixed-term roles available for 12 months, commencing in 2026
• Remuneration: HEW Level 1 $72,750 to $75,643 p.a. including 17% Super & leave

About the Role

As a Business Administration Trainee, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on administration experience within a business environment while undertaking VET studies over a 12-month period.

The main aspects of the role will include:

• Completing a Certificate III in Business Administration.
• Providing administrative and service support to your workplace supervisor and business unit.
• Maintaining record keeping and filing systems.
• Using computerised information systems and related technologies.
• Prioritising own and other adhoc tasks to meet required deadlines.
• Working collaboratively with your workplace supervisor and colleagues.
• Building and maintaining professional workplace relations with internal and external stakeholders.

There are with multiple full-time, fixed term roles on offer for 12-months, commencing in 2026. These positions will be based in the multiple Schools, Divisions and or Institutes across Western Sydney University. Please note that some of these roles may be shared between two or more of business units within the university, and a trainee may need to travel between campuses.

There are multiple opportunities at the following Western Sydney University campuses;

• Bankstown
• Campbelltown
• Hawkesbury
• Kingswood
• Liverpool City
• Parramatta City & Engineering Innovation Hub
• Parramatta South
• Westmead

Applicants will be asked to rank the eight Western Sydney University campuses in order of preference.

For further information, please refer to the Position Description linked here: Business Administration Trainee - Position Description

About You

To be considered for this opportunity, you must:

• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Person.
• Have completed a year 9 level of schooling or equivalent.
• Have an interest in general business administration duties.
• Display a commitment to enrol and complete a Certificate III in Business (Administration) traineeship for 12 months.
• Must not have completed any formal education or training resulting in a qualification.

Application Timeline

• Advertisement: The job posting will be live for two months closing on Wednesday 8th October 2025.
• Shortlisting: Following the application closing date, all applications will go through a shortlisting process, which can take up to 2 weeks.
• Interviews: Interviews will take place on Monday 20th October 2025 in a face-to-face setting at our Parramatta South Campus.
• Commencement: The successful applicants will commence in January 2026.

Remuneration Package: HEW Level 1 $72,750 to $75,643 p.a. (comprising Salary of $61,475 to $63,919 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading).

Position Enquiries: Please direct specific enquiries regarding the role to Sharna McNamara, Indigenous Employment Officer, via 

Recruitment Enquiries: Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to Tiana Woodward, Senior Advisor Talent Acquisition, via

Closing Date: 8:30pm, Wednesday 8th October 2025

Please note, only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.