About Us

Greater Hume Council is a large rural Council with a focus on responsibility, growth and sustainability. We are based in southern New South Wales, right near the Murray River, bordering Victoria and the local government areas of Albury, Federation, Lockhart, Snowy Valleys and Wagga Wagga Councils. Our offices are dispersed across Holbrook, Culcairn and Jindera, all a short drive to the shore of Lake Hume.

We offer a broad range of services such as swimming pools, libraries and early year's services through to waste collection, planning permits and major capital works development. Our staff appreciate our flexible approach to work life balance and our friendly, inclusive atmosphere. We enjoy delivering a high standard of meaningful, varied work to our diverse rural communities.

About the Role

Are you looking to begin a career in administration? Are you organised, reliable and keen to learn new skills in a supportive environment?

We are excited to offer a traineeship opportunity as a Trainee Environment and Planning Administration Officer on a 2-Year Maximum Term Contract. This full time position for 2 years could be ideal for someone who is at the start of their career or looking for a career change. No prior experience is needed, however a strong desire to learn and grow is essential.

You will gain valuable hands-on experience while receiving full training and mentoring to complete a Certificate IV in Business, developing your skills in a busy office environment. A salary in the range of $707.70 to $1,230.40 gross per week will be offered to the successful applicant. The final remuneration will be based on the skills, experience and qualifications the candidate brings to the role, in accordance with Council's salary structure and Award conditions. The position is based at Council's Culcairn Office and works a 35-hour week on a 9-day fortnight arrangement.

Responsibilities of the Role

• Assisting team members with administration functions within the Environment and Planning department
• Providing excellent customer service to customers and directing queries to the appropriate team member
• Learning to use internal and external systems relevant to the department, and
• Assisting with the review and development of systems, procedures, forms and checklists.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is enthusiastic about administration and has an interest in environment and planning functions
• Has excellent communication and customer service skills
• Enjoys learning and using technology
• Is eager to work across a number of areas within the environment and planning department, and
• Is organised, reliable and committed to their own professional development.

You will also need to be committed to completing the traineeship and meet the following requirements, or be willing to obtain:

• Certificate IV in Business for up to 2 years, and
• Australian class 'C' drivers license.

What we Offer

• Work-life balance, working a 35-hour work week across a 9-day fortnight
• 12% Superannuation contribution, with optional salary sacrifice
• Access to professional development and support for tertiary education (up to $8,000)
• Career progression opportunities within Council
• Corporate Uniform allowance
• Complimentary onsite physiotherapy and annual health checks (including flu vaccines)
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family, and
• Annual performance appraisals.

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you!

To learn more about this position, please contact Council's Native Title Manager/Administration and Approvals Coordinator, Barbara Campbell, at [email protected] or phone 02 6036 0125 for a confidential discussion.

To apply, click 'Apply Now' on Council's Pulse Careers Portal and upload:

• A Cover Letter, and
• A current Resume.

Applications close at 12 noon on Wednesday, 5 November 2025.

Please note that applicants may be contacted for interview prior to the closing date. Pre-employment checks including a Medical and Functional Assessment and Reference Checks will be requested and completed prior to finalising an employment offer.