Trainee - Business Services

at  Parkes Shire Council

Job No: PSC2222438
Location: Parkes, NSW
About this opportunity as a Business Services Trainee
Parkes Shire Council is offering traineeship opportunities for highly motivated and enthusiastic people looking to gain on-the-job experience and practical knowledge whilst working towards a nationally accredited qualification.
As a Business Services Trainee, you will gain practical experience in a range of activities that support the business operations, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of various aspects of the organisation and preparing you for future career opportunities.
The Business Support Trainee role enters into a training contract for a period of two (2) years. This role will give you the opportunity to attain a Certificate IV in Business Administration whilst gaining valuable work skills and experience.
Position Description
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Benefits of working at Council
Council currently offers the following benefits to our Cadets, Apprentices and Trainees:
100% of training and study costs paid for by Council
Dedicated support and mentoring from experienced professionals
Fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO)
Social Club
Work Life Balance
Four weeks Annual Leave per year
Access to Long Service Leave after five years
Access to salary packaging options through Salary Packaging Australia (SPA)
Health and Wellbeing initiatives
Employee Assistance Program
Superannuation (currently at 11.5%)
Relocation assistance if applicable
About our Cadet, Apprentice and Trainee (CAT) Program for 2025
Parkes Shire Council is offering cadetship, apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities for highly motivated and enthusiastic people looking to gain on-the-job experience and practical knowledge whilst working towards a nationally accredited qualification through a Registered Training Organisation.
The CAT Program provides you with the opportunity to gain on-the-job training, coaching and mentoring from experienced professionals, with all training and study costs paid for by Council. The programs run from two (2) to eight (8) years in duration, depending on the level of qualification being undertaken.
Our cadet, apprentice and trainee positions are advertised online from August to September each year, with successful applicants commencing employment the following February. Vacancies vary from year to year depending on our operational requirements.
Further information about the CAT program and the types of roles offered by Parkes Shire Council can be found in the Cadet, Apprentice and Trainee Handbook
About You
Parkes Shire Council are looking for these skills and qualities
Motivated and willing to learn
Reliable, trustworthy and punctual
Flexible team player with good communication skills
Ability to problem solve and use self-initiative
Ability to work in a team environment
Good communication, organisational and time management skills
Have a genuine interest in the role for which you are applying
Licences

Please refer the Job description for details