Trainee Business Support Officer

Job Title

Trainee Business Support Officer – Careers at Council

Location

Speers Point, New South Wales

Temporary Administration Centre, Wallsend until further notice

About the Job

This two‑year traineeship offers you the opportunity to complete a Certificate IV in Business Administration while gaining real‑world experience and developing valuable skills that will set you up for future success. As a Trainee Business Support Officer, you’ll be part of a dynamic team, gaining hands‑on experience in administrative operations while contributing to the department’s objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with internal and external customers in a friendly and professional manner, creating a positive experience with Council.
• Learn and apply the systems and processes used in day‑to‑day operations.
• Assist with a variety of administrative tasks, helping the team meet its operational and business objectives.
• Manage and process requisitions and invoices.
• Reconcile departmental credit card transactions.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and other documentation required for meetings and team activities.

What We Offer

About You

How to Apply

If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Get your application in by midnight, Sunday 9 November 2025 .

1. Check out the FAQs and Guide to Applying before starting your application.

2. Click the ‘Apply Now’ button below to start your application. You will need to upload a resume and provide responses to application questions based on the position statement.

3. For enquiries about the role, contact Sarah McCarthy, Business Assistant City Projects, 02 4921 0278 or via email slmccarthy@lakemac.nsw.gov.au.

4. You will hear back from us by Tuesday 11 November and interviews will be held on Wednesday 19 November.

5. If you need assistance with your application or have accessibility requirements, contact Isabelle Field, Early Careers Advisor, 02 4921 0022 or ifield@lakemac.nsw.gov.au.

EEO Statement

Our people shape the future of our city. We’re proud of our city and the work we do to make our city even better for the community, and we know you will be too. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workforce that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative, bold and most importantly – to be yourself! 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. 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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