• Full-Time/12-month contract
• Get paid to complete Certificate III in Business Administration

The City

Situated just 22km south of the Perth CBD, Cockburn boasts an amazing coastline, beautiful beaches, and parks, and is supported by a rich mix of community facilities and diverse employment opportunities.

Cockburn is an exciting place to be and an even better place to work. Our people are our most important asset and we offer a friendly and welcoming environment.

The Position

Our People Experience team is looking for a Business Administration Trainee to assist and support the important work we do. This busy and fast-paced role will provide exposure to Human Resources functions including recruitment, payroll, workplace health and safety and general administration.

You'll be posting job advertisements, updating our employee database, booking pre-employment checks, arranging interviews and liaising with hiring managers. You’ll be shown how to pay invoices, process resignations and enter information into our various computer programs.

This role will provide you with both on-the-job and classroom training in order to achieve a Certificate III in Business Administration – we’ll pay for you to study and give you time off to attend classes.

About you

You'll have strong interpersonal skills, be comfortable with technology and able to prioritise. Human Resources work requires an individual who can maintain employee confidentiality. We’re looking for a reliable self-starter with a professional outlook and a willingness to learn.

To be suitable for this Traineeship you must have completed Year 12 and be eligible to enrol in a Certificate III in Business Administration.

Trainee Benefits

As an employee of the City you will;

• Enjoy flexible working conditions
• Complete a nationally recognised qualification
• Obtain on-the-job training and essential work experience
• Be supported by experienced professionals

Location

On-the-job training will be at the City’s administration building in Spearwood. Studies will be at a registered training organisation.

Salary: $64,936 per annum, plus superannuation

Further information: If you have any further questions please reach out to Juanita Grillmeier – Service Manager People Experience (08) 9411 3668

To apply: Visit the City’s webpage (www.cockburn.wa.gov.au) and click “Job Vacancies” and “Apply”. Please read the position description and selection criteria for a full understanding of the role before applying. Please briefly address the essential criteria (found in the position description) in your cover letter to show us why this role should be yours! Applications that fail to address the essential criteria may not be shortlisted for the role.

Closing Date: Tuesday 5 August 2025 at 5.00pm

The City of Cockburn reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to this date.

The City of Cockburn embraces diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities.

Local Cockburn residents are also encouraged to apply.