Position Details:

Location: Gayndah, North Burnett

Term: Full-time Maximum Term – (1 year)

Schedule: 9-day Fortnight (includes 1 x rostered day off per fortnight)

Benefit: Study on the job and attain a Certificate III in Business (Administration)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Interviews: Week commencing 26/05/2025

Start Date: Must be able to commence in role early to mid-June 2025

Why work with us?

There really is no better place to live, work, and play than naturally beautiful North Burnett. Home to 6 main townships plus quaint villages, the region boasts incredible National Parks, is agriculturally diverse, and offers an idyllic, relaxed lifestyle.

Work-life balance: This role offers a 9-day fortnight, allowing you to enjoy our beautiful rural location and relaxed natural environment while having the space and freedom to explore your potential.

Community and connection: Find a sense of belonging and build authentic and meaningful relationships within our close-knit communities.

Affordable living: Enjoy a lower cost of living and better housing affordability.

Rural lifestyle: Embrace the rural landscapes, clean air, and laid-back atmosphere.

Rewarding career: This is an exciting time to be joining the team. North Burnett Regional Council (NBRC) offers a dynamic working environment with opportunities for professional development and initiatives to support a healthy work/life balance.

Find out more about Gayndah in our NORTH BURNETT VISITORS GUIDE.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Council has received funding under the Queensland Government Skilling Queenslanders for Work – First Start Program to introduce an exciting traineeship opportunity. If you are looking for an entry level position, and/or an opportunity to learn some new skills and have a keen interest in your community, then a Local Government traineeship could be the job for you!

Trainees will get to complete a nationally recognised Certificate level qualification while learning valuable skills and gaining on-the-job experience.

As a Trainee Administration Officer in the Corporate and Community Section, you will get the opportunity to learn an administrative skill set in our Local Government environment, while undertaking study to attain a Certificate III in Business Administration.

As a Trainee for Corporate and Community you will be exposed to the following services for our organisation:

✅ Planning & Environment ✅ Financial Services ✅ People & Culture ✅ Communities ✅ Records

This traineeship will allow you to further develop your administration, interpersonal, organisational and communication skills, as well as exposing you to a range of essential duties such as:

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required:

Demonstrated commitment to work as an effective, positive team member in an environment that encourages staff to maintain a self-motivated, proactive approach and which supports both professional and personal development.

Developing interpersonal skills and ability to contribute to a cohesive team environment and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Basic numeracy, written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to provide and maintain effective and quality customer service.

Ability to work effectively under close supervision to manage time to achieve defined outcomes.

Attention to detail and ability to perform work with accuracy.

Basic data entry and word processing skills, including the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, PowerPoint). Experience with Council’s Information Management Systems (MagiQ Documents, MagiQ Enterprise) is desirable - or ability to rapidly acquire same.

Developing knowledge of, or ability to acquire knowledge of Council’s standard work practices, procedures and policies relevant to the work area (e.g. clerical duties including reception, operating office equipment, prepare routine correspondence, reports, agendas and minutes of meetings, and to manage diaries / appointment schedules of others).

Ability to exercise sound judgement, initiative, confidentiality and sensitivity in the performance of work.

Ability and commitment to complete a relevant Certificate III within the terms of the traineeship, (including theory and practical work modules and attendance at required training sessions)

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?

The First Start Program primarily targets young Queensland school leavers and disadvantaged job seekers, to be eligible you must be:

Aged 15 years or older and no longer at school

Able to meet citizen, residency and visa requirements to undertake a traineeship.

We welcome applications from school leavers through to mature-age job seekers (adult trainee/ apprentice wages may be applicable)

Disadvantaged groups targeted:

Young people (aged 15–24 years), including those in and transitioned from out-of-home care

Long-term unemployed job seekers

Mature-age job seekers (aged 45 years or older)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Migrants and refugees from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

People with disability

Displaced workers

Women re-entering the workforce

Veterans, ex-ADF personnel and their families

Your application MUST include:

Cover letter

Resume

Completed NBRC Job Application Form

Completed ‘Busy at Work’ Trainee Information Form

Copies of relevant licences, qualifications, certificates / tickets

Benefits of working at Council

Join a passionate and talented team

Contribute to impactful work for communities

Trainee Wage plus 12% superannuation

Healthy work/ life balance with rostered days off (RDO)

Professional development and training opportunities

Employee Assistance Program for work or non-work-related matters

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 10:00pm, Wednesday 21 May 2025

CONTACT: For further information regarding this position please contact our People & Culture Recruitment Officer – Jeni Codner on 0447 153 948 during business hours.

Additional Information: To be considered for this position, you must have adequate unrestricted rights to work in Australia and align with one of the disadvantaged groups indicated above.

North Burnett Regional Council is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.