Temporary Full-Time (2 Years)

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

Earn while you learn – Get paid while you study a Certificate IV in Legal Services and any additional electives that may be required to be completed from the Certificate IV in Property Services

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 Land 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

This Traineeship a two-year program, where we will support you to complete a Certificate IV Legal Services. As the Trainee Land Administration Officer you will gain technical knowledge, develop valuable skills and gain hands on experience in Valuation and Property Development with a focus on the acquisition, divestment, road closure, road leases and miscellaneous licenses on behalf of Council.

In this role, we will support you to:

Respond and assist as part of a team to referrals for comment or advice from other Council departments and undertake investigations to resolve complaints and answering queries raised by external parties.

Assist the team in the identification of suitable development opportunities.

Participate in the facilitation of the Property Referrals Meeting on a monthly basis, including preparation of meeting agenda and minutes.

Investigate and assist with requests for road closure and their purchase (following closure), including liaison with regard to preparation of reports to Council; survey and plan endorsement and sale.

Participate in the administration when purchasing or disposing of Council owned land, and the creation and or management of easements and other interests in land where required.

Assist with the dedication and transfer of public roads, and the management of miscellaneous licence and lease agreements and road leases

This position may involve travel to multiple areas within Lake Macquarie. You will be required to work 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Paid study time will be provided within your standard work hours.

Read the position statement and capability framework to learn more.

Candidates who have completed a Certificate IV in Legal Services or Certificate IV in Property Services qualification or higher may not be eligible to apply.

WHAT WE OFFER

Receive a wage whilst studying towards a qualification starting from $855.38 per week plus 12 per cent superannuation

Payment of all course fees

Paid time to study and attend compulsory classes

Yearly pay reviews and increases based on performance

35 hour working week with nine-day fortnight

Four weeks paid annual leave

Be mentored and work closely with Team of qualified professionals in a supportive, empowering, innovative and collaborative work environment

Along with many other perks that come from choosing Lake Mac!

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for people who:

Have a minimum of successful completion of year 12 or equivalent

Are customer focused with good organisation skills and strong attention to detail

Welcome challenges with your flexible approach, a positive work ethic and a "can-do" attitude

Ability to work in a dynamic team environment in an efficient and cooperative manner.

Have an interest in the Valuation and Property Development professions

Are comfortable using computers and learning new systems

Hold a minimum of Provisional Drivers License

HOW TO APPLY

If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Get your application in by midnight, Sunday 13 July 2025.

Click the ‘Apply Now’ button below to start your application. You will need to upload a resume and provide responses to application questions based on the position statement.

For enquiries about the role, contact Amber Murray, Coordinator Property Services, 02 4921 0489 or via email [email protected].

If you need assistance with your application, any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact Isabelle Field, Early Careers Advisor for a confidential discussion on 02 4921 0022 or via email [email protected] or click here for more information.

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