Trainee Administration Assistant – Aboriginal Traineeship Program

Trainee Administration Assistant – Aboriginal Traineeship Program

Place and Community | Regional WA
Position No: 037/2023
Work Type: Fixed Term – Full Time, Fixed Term – Part Time

Aboriginal TraineeshipProgram
TraineeAdministration Assistant
Temporary Full-time/Part-time (12 month or 24month term)

Are you looking to kick-start your career in administration?

Are you ready to apply your excellent organisational and communication skills to exciting new challenges and learn from the best?

Our Business Traineeship is an ideal opportunity for individualslooking to take the first steps to a successful and fulfillingcareer within Local Government. The traineeship is based atthe Mandurah Aquatic and Recreation Centre and the trainee willwork alongside our Administration Team gaining valuable hands onindustry experience while completing a nationally recognisedqualification (Certificate IV in Business).

You will gain practical knowledge and skills in business andfinancial administration as well as developing skills in customerservice.

What does the ideal candidate bring to City ofMandurah?

Successful completion of Year 11 or a Certificate II in Business

Genuine interest in learning and working in an office environment

Be a confident communicator

Strong organisational skills

Self-motivated and keen to learn

High level of attention to detail

Ability to problem solve

Ability to follow instructions and take direction from Supervisor

A strong team player

Reliable and hardworking

Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office Package software

Current unrestricted driver’s licence

Police clearance (within 6 months of date of issue) or willing to obtain one

The finer details

The traineeship can be completed either full-time or part-timeover a 12 to 24 month period. The position attracts a salaryrange of pro-rata $34,398 to $54,362 gross per annum dependent onage. Please note that the Aquatic Centre is a seven dayoperation and the trainee will be required to work weekends,morning and evening shifts.

To apply please visit our Careers page at

A cover letter telling us a bit about yourself, why you are interested in the position addressing the specific criteria listed above (dot points), and how this traineeship will help with your career ambitions

A resume

For further information or any enquiries, please contact AlisonRowley on (08) 9550 3625. Applications for this position areopen until a suitable pool of candidates isreceived . This means the vacancy may close withoutnotice. If you are interested in this position, we highlyrecommend you apply as soon as possible.

The City of Mandurah is committed to increasing the diversity ofour workforce to better meet the differing needs of our customersand to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. For these positions, we apply Section 50(d) and 51 of the EqualOpportunity Act 1984, therefore Aboriginality is consideredessential. This traineeship is an initiative of the CouncilReconciliation Action Plan, which seeks to improve indigenousemployment opportunities, and to assist the Aboriginal Community inthe City of Mandurah therefore candidates must reside inMandurah.

Why work with us?

You will be working for the City of Mandurah, an employer ofchoice and one of Western Australia’s fastest growing localauthorities. Our vision at the City is “Woven by waterways, aCity with a village heart” and all our employees instil thevalues of connected, integrity, excellence, courage andinnovate.

There are many advantages in working for the City,including:

Compulsory course costs are paid by the City.

Free recreation centre membership.

Uniform supplied.

A fair salary – enjoy great work conditions including salary sacrificing options.

Superannuation Guarantee Contributions (SGC) payments with matching additional contributions made by the City in accordance with the City’s Enterprise Agreement.

Employee Assistance Program support – you are encouraged to use this free short-term, confidential counselling service if you’re experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues.