Up to 4 positions available

Full-time, temporary 12-month contract

Salary: Level One $39,370.61 to $52,494.14 pro-rata p.a. + 12% Super *

*note: salary is age-dependent, as per Australian employment regulations

Kaya, we are seeking enthusiastic individuals who are looking to gain hands on experience working alongside administrative professionals in our Business Support Teams while obtaining a formal Certificate III qualification in Business.

The City of Melville is committed to providing a diverse and engaged workforce. To assist in our opportunities for employment and supporting our community Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position. We strongly encourage candidates who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander to apply for this position.

What You’ll Be Doing

You will be part of a program which offers you coaching, mentoring, training and amazing opportunities to learn about local government and grass roots strategies.

Our traineeships are for 12 months and commence in February 2026. The positions are based in our Booragoon Office however there will be opportunities to be involved with all our City of Melville locations.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including school leavers, mature-age, those seeking redeployment or those transitioning into new careers, to apply.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for individuals who:

Have a genuine interest in office administration and want to pursue a career in the Business Support environment

Are motivated, with a positive attitude

Have an eye for detail, strong communication skills and can work with a range of people

Have strong time management and organisation skills to effectively complete part-time study and the role

Be well presented, punctual, reliable, and work safely as part of a team

How to Apply

Apply online via the Apply button. Please submit your resume along with a cover letter (maximum one page) introducing yourself and sharing which area of the City’s Directorates most interest you.

Please note: Candidates with a tertiary degree, a Certificate III or prior office administration experience, while highly valued, are not eligible to apply for this position.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we strongly advise you apply as soon as possible as the City reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date.

Closing Date: Sunday 2 November 2025, 11.59PM AWST.

For further information about this position, please contact: Michelle Knowles, Executive Assistant on 08 9364 0686.

Why The City of Melville?

We are a welcoming and diverse community that enjoys a blend of retail and business precincts and an abundance of open spaces in a unique, natural landscape, along the shores of the beautiful Swan and Canning Rivers.

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer 2024-2025 – a prestigious award that benchmarks workplace inclusion across various diversity areas. This recognition is the only one of its kind in Australia and highlights our commitment to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and inclusion thrives. In everything we do, we focus on our EPIC values of Excellence, Participation, Integrity and Caring and we aim to achieve an inclusive, vibrant, and sustainable future.

Why Belong?

Elevate your work experience with the City of Melville’s benefits!

Join an award-winning, Inclusive Employer recognised for diversity, accessibility and welcoming workplaces

Enjoy annual salary increases of 4%, effective each year from 1 July 2025 to 1 July 2027

Enjoy flexible working arrangements that help balance work and life

Stay active with a free LeisureFit membership

Save time and money with free on-site parking

Celebrate your special day with Birthday Leave – no work on your big day!

Access paid parental leave to support your family

Take more time to recharge with 2 extra days of annual leave plus the option to purchase additional leave (up to 10 weeks off per year)

Benefit from a generous superannuation co-contribution of up to 15.5%

Maximise your pay with salary packaging and novated leasing options

Grow your career with structured professional development and study assistance programs

Look after your wellbeing with wellness initiatives and Employee Assistance Programs

Connect outside of work with a vibrant social club

The City of Melville celebrates diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people living with disabilities.

Please note that the City does not offer visa sponsorship. While permanent positions are generally only open to Australian citizens or permanent residents, permanent positions may occasionally be filled on a fixed-term basis. In such cases and for fixed-term or casual roles, applicants with temporary unrestricted work rights in Australia (and residing in Perth) may be considered, provided they have unrestricted work rights for the duration of the appointment.

All candidates applying for a position where the use of ‘plant and machinery’ or driving a vehicle is an inherent requirement of the role and other ‘high risk’ facilities where public safety is at risk, will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test as part of a pre-employment medical.

We appreciate the interest from Recruitment Agencies in collaborating with us, however, at this time, the City of Melville is managing the recruitment process for this role. Please refrain from submitting candidate profiles to our team. Rest assured, should the need for external assistance arise in the future, we will not hesitate to reach out to recruitment agencies.