SQW Trainee Business

ABOUT THE TEAM

As part of this Skilling Queenslanders for Work Program, your SSI Program Coordinator will place you with a great, local Not for Profit organisation to complete the work placement (traineeship) component of your Business Traineeship, 4 days each week. You will join your Program Coordinator and the other members of your Business Traineeship cohort one day each week for support as you learn business skills, grow your confidence, work on a group project and complete the Certificate I Workplace Skills.

ABOUT YOU

As a trainee you will be required to undertake and successfully complete a Certificate I in Workplace Skills as part of the Skilling Queenslanders for Work Program including learning and assessment outcomes required for the traineeship. You will carry out tasks related to office administration, clerical support and customer service whilst under supervision by your Host Employer and consistent with learning progression. As part of the Program, you will also implement and deliver a group project, as led by your  Program Coordinator.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and highly regarded team with significant opportunity to grow your skills.

THE BUSINESS TRAINEESHIP PROGRAM

• Community-focused work placement participating in rewarding, meaningful work at a local, Not for Profit Organisation
• Undertake a Certificate I in Workplace Skills qualification.
• 18 Week Contract | Full Time Subsidised Employment | Based in Townsville - QLD

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• QLD Resident
• Australian Permanent Resident or Citizen (including humanitarian entrant) OR a New Zealand citizen.

• 15 years or older

• Must have completed year 10 of secondary school.

• Have not previously undertaken a Skilling Queenslanders for Work Program

• Not currently enrolled in any other training program or University
• Genuine commitment to undertaking and completing this program.
• Aspiring interest in working in a business environment.
• Able to work as part of team and interact with a diverse range of people.
• Positive attitude
• Ability to pass Criminal History and Working with Children Blue Card check.

ABOUT US

Settlement Services International (SSI Group) is a community-based organisation and social business that supports newcomers and Australians to achieve their full potential. Taking an integrated approach how everyone can thrive within the community in which they live and the wider Australian society, we support children, young people and families; people living with disability; and asylum seekers, refugees and migrants. Our programs include facilitating employment, multicultural foster care, creating community engagement, advocacy, and influencing government and international affairs and provide though leadership within our sector nationally and globally.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

SSI strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability.

TO APPLY

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including your Resume and Cover Letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close on 7 November 2025

If you would like more information on the recruitment process, please contact the talent acquisition team at  or  or call us at

A recruitment pool may be created for permanent and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available in the future.

SSI is a Disability Confident Recruiter, and our Talent Acquisition team can assist in, providing alternative formats to apply, making adjustments to the recruitment process, (including the application form), and offering information about workplace adjustments and support networks. Should you require adjustments please email us at 

Please note we will be scheduling interviews as applications come in, so please apply urgently if you believe this role aligns with your goals and experience.