• Are you Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and keen to kickstart your career in business with the support of mob around you?
• Paid while you learn and earn your Certificate III in Business
• This is opportunity knocking!
  Salary: Up to $45,128 per annum (Remuneration stated is for the full-time position)
  Work Type: Temporary Full-time
  Program Duration: 12 months
  Commencing: August 2025
  Location: Fortitude Valley
  Brisbane City Council’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Traineeship Pathway Program is a deadly opportunity to gain experience in a business environment while working towards a nationally recognised qualification (Cert III in Business).
  This traineeship is based with the Recruitment and Talent Acquisition (RTA) team, located in Fortitude Valley. You’ll be part of a dynamic, high-performing business area that drives recruitment for roles across Council. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in administration, learn about end-to-end recruitment, and support meaningful initiatives, including projects to increase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representation across the organisationg.
  As part of our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), Brisbane City Council is committed to increasing First Nations representation in the workforce and creating culturally safe career pathways. Be part of a workplace that values culture, connection, and growth while building your skills for the future!
  About the team – Recruitment and Talent Acquisition (RTA)
  The RTA team partners across the business to deliver inclusive, efficient, and forward-thinking recruitment services. They work closely with business areas and other People and Culture teams to attract, assess, and onboard talent.

As a trainee, you’ll support the team with general administration and recruitment-related tasks, including:

• Drafting and posting approved job advertisements on internal and external platforms
• Contacting candidates to request and follow up on pre-employment checks
• Assisting with bulk recruitment campaigns, including screening CV’s, scheduling large numbers of interviews or assessment centres, interview coordination and greeting candidates
• Helping with backend system tasks in Humanforce
• Supporting the Talent Consultants, Talent Partners, and Recruitment Managers
• Making phone calls, conducting reference checks, and updating records
• Contributing to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander recruitment projects (such as the upcoming bus trainee intake)

This is a great fit for someone who is confident with people, organised, and willing to learn in a fast-paced team environment.

• Drafting and posting approved job advertisements on internal and external platforms
• Contacting candidates to request and follow up on pre-employment checks
• Assisting with bulk recruitment campaigns, including screening CV’s, scheduling large numbers of interviews or assessment centres, interview coordination and greeting candidates
• Helping with backend system tasks in Humanforce
• Supporting the Talent Consultants, Talent Partners, and Recruitment Managers
• Making phone calls, conducting reference checks, and updating records
• Contributing to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander recruitment projects (such as the upcoming bus trainee intake