Trainee - Business Administration

Cumberland Council • Auburn, WA

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Engineering and Building team sits within the Environment and Planning Directorate and focuses on services and advice in relation to engineering and building activities in the Cumberland area. The team is responsible for the delivery of engineering assessment, infrastructure design, traffic and transport, stormwater and flooding, and building assessment. In contributing to the overarching vision, the Trainee Business Administration will provide generalist support and administrative assistance to the broader Engineering and Building team and Council.

Requirements

• Completed Higher School Certificate and/or demonstrated experience enabling the completion of tertiary study
• Demonstrated ability to deal in a positive and courteous manner with the public and other workers
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Possess administrative and organisational skills, including attention to detail, ability to maintain accurate records and skills in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work as part of a team with good interpersonal skills.
• The right to live and work in Australia
• Be able to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position, including attending a physical pre-employment medical examination as required
• Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Council’s Health Monitoring Procedure, as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide generalist support and administrative assistance to the broader Engineering and Building team and Council.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or up to an additional five (5) days' leave for front-facing roles that are unable to access working from home arrangements
• Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
• Leave entitlements including annual leave, 10 days personal leave and up to five (5) days of MyLeave per year, parental leave entitlements and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)
• Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
• Corporate Health Insurance discounts
• Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning, paid leave to undertake annual skin checks, COVID-19 vaccinations and to donate blood
• Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities
• Free access to Council owned and managed Aquatic Centres
• Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED