Trainee Administration Officer

Trainee Administration 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 Administration 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

Are you ready to launch your career in a supportive and dynamic environment? We’re offering a two-year Traineeship where you’ll gain hands-on experience, build valuable skills, and complete a Certificate IV in Business Administration, all while working with passionate teams who are committed to your growth.

In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our customer and administrative operations. You’ll support the teams by managing customer requests, coordinating special events and workshops, and ensuring our service is always customer focused. It’s a great opportunity to develop your confidence, communication, and organisational skills in a fast-paced environment.

Further job responsibilities include :

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The position is located at the Council’s temporary Administrative Building at Wallsend until further notice. You will be expected to work 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

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, Thursday 13 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.