Trainee Business Administration

About Us Kempsey Shire Council is located on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales and is known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.We are a dynamic and progressive local government authority, with responsibility for $1.1 billion worth of assets and employing over 330 dedicated employees.The OpportunityLooking to commence a career in Business Administration? We may just have the perfect opportunity!Our People and Culture Department are on the lookout for the right person to join their team as a Business Administration Trainee.  Reporting to the People and Culture Manager, the Trainee Business Administration will provide a range of administrative services to support the effective operations of the People and Culture team while obtaining a nationally recognised qualification in Business Administration.Required skills & experience  To be successful in these positions you will have a positive ‘can do’ attitude, willingness to learn and the commitment to complete a nationally recognised qualification (Certificate III or Certificate IV in Business Administration). You will also have a strong attention to detail and commitment to upholding of Council’s organisational values of Passion, Integrity, Innovation, Communication, Respect and Collaboration.Key accountabilities includeUndertake and complete a Certificate III or Certificate IV in Business Administration at TAFEProvide administration services including filing, general typing of correspondence, reports, minutes and data entry for the People and Culture teamAssist with processing weekly payroll and accurately updating employee filesAssist the Learning and Development team to maintain accurate training recordsAssist with recruitment related tasks including updating documents, booking interview and pre-employment medicalsRegistration of various documents in our Records Management SystemProvide high levels of customer service to internal clientsFor a complete list of the Key Accountabilities and Core Competency requirements, please download the Position Description.What we can offer youIn return, you will be rewarded by:Temporary full-time position, 35 hours per week with 19-day monthA supportive environment to complete your studiesEmployee health and wellbeing programsLearning and development programsFor further information regarding this role please contact John Gilroy on 02 6566 3200How to ApplyYou must apply via Council’s webpage http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/ or through Seek.  Emailed or posted applications will not be considered.Please read the Position Description by clicking on the link at the bottom of the page.  It is important to read this carefully to understand what the job involves.To apply for the role, click the Apply button below (or the Apply for this job button in Seek), complete the application form and provide the following information:A short statement (maximum 2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description).Your current resume which details your work experience and any other information that is relevant to this role as well as the contact details for two work related referees from a supervisor or Manager.We recommend you use Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome to submit your application.Applications close: Sunday, 8 January 2023 at 4pmOur recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails.  Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates and outcomes. Email notifications may include application confirmation, interview invitations, request for references, and application outcomes. Please regularly check your email regularly, including your junk email.If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6566 3200 or email jobs@kempsey.nsw.gov.auThank you and good luck with your application.Kempsey Shire Council are an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse, inclusive and values-led workforce.Kempsey Shire Council welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability.In addition, Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for suitably qualified individuals with disabilities.If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.Position Description AUD Kempsey 2440