Address- 2 Year, full time Traineeship
- Certificate IV in Business Services with a Registered Training Provider
- Salary as per the Higher Education Industry – General Staff Award + superannuation
This is a Targeted position and an affirmative measure therefore ONLY open to applicants of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage in accordance with an exemption granted under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). This is a recruitment strategy to increase UOW Aboriginal workforce.
The successful applicant is required to provide confirmation of their Australian Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander heritage.’
This position will work within the Indigenous Strategy and Engagement Unit. Support for the two service streams within the unit where focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student experience and success and provision of holistic support across all levels of the university is a priority.
The Business Administration Traineeship is an opportunity for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander to undertake a recognised qualification in Business Services while gaining hands on experience in a culturally safe environment.
As the first point of contact for the portfolio, you will have excellent communications skills to welcome clients, answer, respond and triage enquiries that are received via phone, email, in person or through other communication channels.
You will learn the ins and outs of providing high quality administration and secretarial support, including how to coordinate meetings, conferences, catering and travel arrangements effectively and efficiently.
The Business Administration Trainee will be required to provide assistance to the Administration Officer and to the broader Indigenous Strategy Unit, exposing them to a broader range of business processes to assist in their professional development.
The successful candidate must meet the following job requirements:
- Proof of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage
- Successful completion of Year 12
- Eligible to enrol in a Certificate IV in Business Services
- Obtain a Working with Children Check
To apply for this opportunity, you are required to submit a cover letter summarising why you believe you are best suited to this role and provide details of any skills and experience that may be relevant to this position.
Please do not enter a date of birth – leave this section blank as the system will not accept your application.
For further information about this position, please contact Leann Hartley on *****@uow.edu.au
Position Description
*UOW will conduct an authentication process of submitted confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander documentation.
Closing Date: Sunday 3 March 2024 11:59pm
Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply.
Note: This position has been classified as ‘child-related work”, more information is available within the position description.
UOW is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and strives to be an employer of choice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. UOW offers excellent working conditions in a great location, with sociable hours, family friendly policies, flexible work practices, generous leave provisions including cultural & ceremonial leave and ongoing opportunities for professional development.
The University of Wollongong was born with a mission to transform our region: to educate and empower the people of the Illawarra. Our commitment to a better future has shaped our direction and impact since our inception.
Over the years, we have grown to be a global diverse and inclusive civic university, working to solve global challenges and promoting harmony and social cohesion.We are proud to be a globally recognised and respected university, opening doors for our students, staff and partners.
