About the role

Are you interested in kick starting a career in Business Administration?

Penrith City Council is looking to employ a committed, enthusiastic and passionate individual to undertake a 12-month traineeship in Business Administration in Council’s Executive Services team. The team is made up of dedicated and experienced administration professionals who support the Mayor, elected Councillors and senior leaders at Council.

This is a great opportunity to gain insights into the inner workings of local government – understanding how services are delivered and decisions are made, while remaining professional and apolitical. This traineeship offers dynamic hands-on experience, invaluable mentorship, and a supportive environment to help you succeed. We are seeking applicants who are committed to completing the full duration of the traineeship.

This role would suit a school leaver, someone with a strong interest in the community, or an individual considering a career change. You could be the right person for this role if you have a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and support others, along with a strong customer focus and attention to detail.

As a Business Administration Trainee you will complete a Certificate III in Business, whilst gaining valuable information and industry experience in a supportive environment. The traineeship will commence in late 2025.

Business Administration Trainees undertake a range of functions to make sure the administration activities within our organisation run smoothly and effectively.

About us

At Penrith City Council, we’re passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life, so we’re here to support you in the moments that matter. As the winner of the 2020 Local Government Excellence in People and Culture Award and an Excellence Award winner in the 2020 Australian HR Awards, you can be confident in joining a workplace that offers truly outstanding benefits, including:

• A range of flexible work arrangements
• 18 weeks paid maternity leave
• Health and wellbeing leave
• 15 days personal leave
• Significant financial and leave support for undertaking further education
• Diverse salary packaging
• Free access to all Ripples venues
• And much, much more!

As part of your application, you are required to address the below Criteria within your cover letter. Applicants who do not meet the Essential Criteria will not be considered.

Essential Criteria

• Ability to commit to the completion of required study (including attending TAFE and submission of coursework) and work at the same time
• Willingness to take on tasks as directed by supervisors
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Demonstrated experience in being pro-active and taking initiative in the workplace
• High level written and verbal communication skills
• Basic computer and clerical skills such as Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Not hold a Certificate III or higher in the field of Business.

You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied. Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, in order to progress through the recruitment process.

Visit careers.penrith.city to view the position description and to find out more information about employment with Penrith City Council. To submit your application, please apply online using the link below.

Completed applications must be received by 11.55pm on the closing date. Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application.

For further information about the position, please contact Ashleigh Pratsch on 4732 7777.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation, for more information about this please see our website.

Applicants must be a Resident or Citizen of Australia to apply for this position.