Business Administration Trainee

Fixed Term 12 Month Contract

Carrington is a not-for-profit centre of excellence for retirees, providing a focus on person-centered quality care and health services to consumers of Independent Living, Residential Care and Community Care. At Carrington, we are committed to providing quality care for our Consumers so they can live a happier, healthier more independent life. 

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, efficient and enthusiastic Business Administration Trainee to join us on a fixed-term 12-month contract. This is a great entry level opportunity for someone looking to kick start their career in Business Administration.

The keys to success in this position are to be proactive, self-driven, managing time effectively, and commitment to developing skills with training and personal development. You will be a dedicated yet energetic team player with effective communication and interpersonal skills. You will have a strong focus on Customer Service, Teamwork and outstanding attention to detail.

You will be responsible for:

• Providing ongoing support and collaboration with the Corporate Administration Team
• Sort and deliver incoming mail to the Village
• Prepare all outgoing mail
• Provide Reception relief – Greet and handle Customers’ enquiries via phone, email and face to face in a friendly yet professional manner
• Assisting Accounts Payable with entry of invoices into Finance System
• Manage and co-ordinate all office stationary supplies and staff uniforms
• As your experience progresses, you will be provided opportunities to gain experience in a wide variety of other duties

About you:

• Willingness to enroll and complete a Certificate III Business Traineeship
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills coupled with the ability to work independently and as a team
• Positive and enthusiastic “can do” attitude as well as displaying initiative and a strong work ethic
• Effective time management and organisational skills and ability to prioritise workloads, multitask
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and demonstrated computer literacy
• Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service, maintain confidentiality & demonstrate the highest level of integrity

What we offer:

• Flexible working arrangements supporting you to achieve work-life balance
• Access to not-for-profit salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay
• An additional public holiday each year
• Ongoing formal professional development
• On-site Educator, GP clinic and restaurant
• Paid parental leave
• Staff events throughout the year
• Free on-site parking and beautiful gardens

To apply, please send a current resume and a cover letter outlining how you believe you are suitable for the role, addressing the above position requirements.

For further information about the role, please contact Mauricio Cordoba, Executive Manager Finance & IT on (02) 4659 0***.

Applications Close: Monday 13th April 2024 

Employment in this position is contingent on a national criminal check clearance specific to vulnerable persons

Carrington is unable to respond to unsolicited emails from recruitment agencies, or applications from outside Australia