2026 Business Administration Traineeship

About the roleAre you interested in kick starting a career in Business AdministrationPenrith City Council is looking to employ committed enthusiastic and passionate individuals to undertake a 12-month traineeship in Business Administration. Your positive attitude willingness to learn and strong customer focus will ensure you are successful in securing one of these exciting opportunitiesAs a Business Administration Trainee you will complete a Certificate III in Business whilst gaining valuable information and industry experience in a supportive environment. The traineeship will commence in early 2025.Business Administration Trainees undertake a range of functions to make sure the administration activities within our organisation run smoothly and offer a number of Business Administration Traineeship positions in the following areas:Childrens ServicesCommunity Facilities and RecreationEngineering ServicesFinancial ServicesFuture Directions and ResilienceGovernanceInformation ManagementLegal ServicesLibrary Services.Essential criteriaAbility to commit to the completion of required study (including attending TAFE and submission of coursework) and work at the same timeWillingness to take on tasks as directed by supervisorsAbility to work without direct supervisionDemonstrated experience in being pro-active and taking initiative in the workplaceHigh level written and verbal communication skillsBasic computer and clerical skills such as Microsoft Office (Outlook Excel Word and PowerPoint)Drivers licence is required for some Departments (provisional licence is satisfactory)Not hold a Certificate III or higher in the field of BusinessCommencing salary: $827.40 - $947.70 per week plus 12% Superannuation.You will be required to undertake employment checks which may include a Criminal History Check Qualification Check Working with Children Check Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test as relevant to the position for which you have applied. Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council for review in order to progress through the recruitment process.Visit to view the position description and to find out more information about employment with Penrith City submit your application please apply online using the link below.In addition to a cover letter and resume applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to theselection criteria (listed above) as a part of their initialapplication. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.Completed applications must be received by 11.55pm on 8 October 2025.Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application.For further information about the position please contact Mitchell Young Human Resources Business Support Officer on.Council is a Child Safe Organisation for more information about this please see ourwebsite.About usAt Penrith City Council were passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life so were here to support you in the moments that matter. As the winner of the 2020 Local Government Excellence in People and Culture Award and an Excellence Award winner in the 2020 Australian HR Awards you can be confident in joining a workplace that offers truly outstanding benefits including:A range of flexible work arrangements18 weeks paid maternity leaveHealth and wellbeing leave15 days personal leaveSignificant financial and leave support for undertaking further educationDiverse salary packagingFree access to all Ripples venuesAnd much much moreRequired Experience:Intern Key Skills Office Manager Experience,Microsoft Office,Management Experience,QuickBooks,Accounting,Business Management,Microsoft Powerpoint,Microsoft Excel,Operations Management,Administrative Experience,Leadership Experience,Bookkeeping Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Weekly Salary Salary: 827 - 947