Business Administration Traineeship
@ Penrith City Council

Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
A$46,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 24 days ago

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About the Role

Penrith City Council is looking for committed, enthusiastic and passionate individuals for a 12-month Business Administration Traineeship. This role offers an opportunity to complete a Certificate III in Business while gaining valuable industry experience in a supportive environment. The traineeship commences in early 2025.

The Business Administration Trainee will support various departments by ensuring administration activities run smoothly and effectively. Areas include Children's Services, Community Facilities and Recreation, Engineering Services, Financial Services, Future Directions and Resilience, Governance, Information Management, Legal Services, and Library Services.

Essential Criteria

  • Commit to required study (TAFE attendance and coursework submission).
  • Willingness to take on tasks as directed by supervisors.
  • Ability to work independently with proactive initiative.
  • High level written and verbal communication skills.
  • Basic computer and clerical skills (Microsoft Office suite).
  • Driver’s licence (provisional acceptable for some departments).
  • No prior Certificate III or higher in Business.

Salary and Checks

Commencing salary: $827.40 - $947.70 per week plus 12% Superannuation. Employment checks may include Criminal History, Qualification, Working with Children, Medical Declaration, and/or Functional Tests.

Application Process

Apply online at careers.penrith.city with a cover letter, resume, and detailed responses to the selection criteria. Applications close at 11.55pm on 8 October 2025. Please allow 4 weeks for processing.

About Penrith City Council

Penrith City Council is an award-winning organisation, recognized for excellence in people and culture. With flexible work arrangements, excellent leave benefits, and strong support for further education, this role is part of an engaging and supportive team.

Key skills/competency

  • Traineeship
  • Business
  • Administration
  • Certificate III
  • Customer Service
  • Communication
  • Initiative
  • Microsoft Office
  • TAFE
  • Compliance
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Technical Preparation

Review Microsoft Office fundamentals.
Familiarize with TAFE and certification requirements.
Practice clerical software tasks and data entry.
Study basic administrative procedures and protocols.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a task you managed independently.
Explain a time you took initiative.
Discuss handling feedback in a workplace.
Share an experience of proactive problem solving.

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