Trainee Administration Officer - Environmental Systems and Assets

Job Description

Trainee Administration Officer - Environmental Systems and Assets \n

Department: Environmental Systems and Assets

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Qualification: Certificate IV in Business (Business Administration)

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Salary: starting from $761.05 to $889.60 per week

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

ABOUT THE JOB \n

Kick-start your career with Lake Macquarie City Council as a Trainee Administration Officer in our Environmental Systems and Assets departments. This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience while making a real difference to the Lake Macquarie community. As a key member of the team, you'll be at the centre of the departments, supporting a diverse range of business areas and helping deliver exceptional customer service.

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While working with an experienced and supportive team, you'll complete a Certificate IV in Business Administration through online study with the Australian College of Commerce and Management, building practical skills in administration, customer service, stakeholder engagement, records management, and business operations.

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In this role, we will support you to:

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• Deliver outstanding customer service by responding to enquiries, requests and correspondence in a professional and timely manner.
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• Manage and process customer requests through Council's customer request management system.
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• Provide administrative support including processing invoices and requisitions, preparing correspondence and reports, maintaining systems, and coordinating documentation.
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• Assist with the distribution of incoming correspondence and ensure workflows are directed to the appropriate teams.
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• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and record minutes.
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• Support the planning and delivery of workshops, training sessions, events and departmental activities.
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• Act as the department's Authority and TRIM Champion, supporting effective records and information management.
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• Work collaboratively across the Environmental Systems and Assets departments and contribute to achieving team and organisational objectives.
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The position is located at councils’ temporary office in Wallsend and may involve travel to multiple areas within Lake Macquarie.

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• Receive a wage whilst studying towards a qualification starting from starting from $761.05 to $889.60 per week plus 12 per cent superannuation.
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• Enjoy paid study time and full payment of your Certificate IV course fees while you learn and grow your career.
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• Yearly pay reviews and increases based on performance.
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• 35 hour working week with flexible work schedule.
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• Four weeks paid annual leave.
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• Be mentored and work closely with Team of qualified professionals in a supportive, empowering, innovative and collaborative work environment.
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• Access to a wide range of employee health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits - click here for more.
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ABOUT YOU \n

We're looking for enthusiastic people who are ready to learn, grow and make a positive impact in the community. You will have:

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• Completed Year 12 (or equivalent) with satisfactory results in English and Mathematics.
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• A passion for providing outstanding customer service and creating positive experiences for others.
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• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to build positive relationships with a wide range of people.
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• Sound computer literacy and a willingness to learn new digital systems, software and technologies.
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• Enjoy working as part of a supportive team and contributing to shared goals.
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• A willingness to complete a Certificate IV in Business Administration and commitment to completing all training and study requirements.
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Please note: Candidates who have already completed a Certificate IV in Business, or a higher-level qualification, are not be eligible for this traineeship.

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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.

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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.

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Lake Macquarie City Council
\n 126-138 Main Road, Speers Point, NSW 2284
\n Box 1906, Hunter Region Mail Centre, NSW 2310

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