Mareeba Shire Council’s ongoing commitment to improving workforce participation and promoting job and economic growth within the Shire is being boosted by new trainee positions.
Council has been granted funding from the Queensland Government as part of the First Start Program to provide trainee opportunities for young Queensland school leavers and other job seekers.
How would you like to you earn while you learn, have the costs of your training course covered and receive invaluable mentoring and on-the-job training allowing you to accelerate your career path and gain practical experience while obtaining a recognised qualification?
Council is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is interested in undertaking a 12-month traineeship in Business Administration.
The Role:
The primary focus of the Trainee Business Administration is to complete a Certificate III in Business Administration over a 12-month period while undertaking a range of related activities required for the completion of the traineeship. The position will support the day-to-day operations of the Executive Support group while acquiring a range of skills and experience in a variety of business administration functions, under the support and direction of the Senior Executive Support Officer.
What we are looking for:
- You will need to be a motivated individual who will positively contribute and work as part of a hardworking team
- You will need to have good verbal and written communications skills that will enable you to communicate effectively and complete course work to the required standard within the specified timeframe
- You will need to meet the prerequisite requirements and be eligible to enrol in an approved course
Trainee positions are made available through the assistance of Queensland Government funding and applicants need to meet eligibility requirements.
What we can offer you:
- Opportunity to undertake a Certificate-level qualification
- Above Award wages and conditions
- Commencing wage of $1,304.10 – $1,956.16 per fortnight depending on age if you are under 21
- Commencing wage of $2,173.51 per fortnight if you are over 21
- Mareeba Allowance – up to $2,080 per annum
- Up to 12% employer superannuation contributions
- 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Work/life balance – 19-day month
- Lifestyle benefits such as access to a Fitness Passport
- Learning and development opportunities
- Salary sacrificing options
Interested?
Please send the following documents to recruitment@msc.qld.gov.au
- Cover letter (no more than 300 words)
- Current resume
- Fully completed Employment Application form
Applications close: Thursday, 1 May 2025
For further information about this position contact Kate Bertola, Senior Executive Support Officer, on 4086 4611 during business hours only.
Mareeba Shire Council is committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce reflective of our community to better meet the needs of our customers.