Trainee Business Support Officer

Trainee Business Support Officer

Temporary Full-Time (Two Years)

Are you looking to kick start your career? Obtain a Nationally Recognised Qualification and valuable experience in Business Administration with a Traineeship at Lake Mac Council!

• Earn while you learn – Get paid while you study a Certificate IV in Business Administration
• Gain valuable skills while being mentored by highly skilled professionals
• Make a difference and positively contribute to our community

Lake Macquarie City Council is one of the largest employers of training positions in the Hunter region. The Trainee Business Support Officer is part of Council’s Early Careers program – designed to provide you with on-the-job experience, mentoring and support from highly skilled professionals, all while you complete a formal qualification. Additional benefits include paid course fees and paid study time while gaining valuable skills and experience. Earn while you learn and kick-start your career with Lake Mac Council!

ABOUT THE JOB

This exciting two-year traineeship offers you the opportunity to complete a Certificate IV in Business Administration while gaining real-world experience and developing valuable skills that will set you up for future success.

As a Trainee Business Support Officer, you’ll be part of a dynamic team, gaining hands-on experience in administrative operations while contributing to the department’s objectives. In this role, you’ll provide a range of administrative support, including managing and processing requisitions and invoices, and reconciling departmental credit card transactions. You’ll also be supported to prepare correspondence, reports, and other documentation required for meetings and team activities.

You’ll receive a mix of on-the-job training and online learning through the Australian College of Commerce and Management.

Other key responsibilities include :

The position is located at Council’s Temporary Administration Centre in Wallsend until further notice. You will work Monday to Friday.

Read the position statement to learn more.

Candidates who have completed a Certificate IV in Business Administration qualification or higher may not be eligible to apply.

WHAT WE OFFER

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for people who :

HOW TO APPLY

If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Get your application in by midnight, Sunday 9 November 2025.

Our people shape the future of our city. We’re proud of our city and the work we do to make our city even better for the community, and we know you will be too. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workforce that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative, bold and most importantly – to be yourself! We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees, and people with disability. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.

As part of the recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.

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