AddressBusiness Administration Trainee – Operations Support
Gladstone Regional Council is proud to help facilitate the upskilling of our region in a diverse range of roles and across a variety of Council locations. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an organisation that is committed to delivering outstanding service to our community.
Council has an opportunity to appoint a maximum-term full time Business Administration Trainee to contribute to Council’s success. This traineeship opportunity is for a 12 month period to undertake a Certificate III Business Administration and is based at the Lyons Street Depot. The employment contract will commence on Monday 20 January 2025.
About the Opportunity
The Operations Administration team is responsible for providing support to the Roads, Water, Waste and Parks Program Work Delivery units within Operations.
We provide a range of support from handling Customer Service Requests, uploading documents to Council's Filing Management Software, attending meetings and meeting minute taking, booking travel and accommodation for those we support, creating reports, receipting goods, and reconciling invoices and credit cards. As a Trainee in Operations Admin, you will have the opportunity to connect and work with a large variety of both indoor and outdoor workers, you will be provided training on all of the above tasks as well as Microsoft Software Suites.
At the end of your traineeship, you will have knowledge of our Customer Service Software, Financial system, Geocortex and GRC's Filing Management System.
About you
Council is looking for motivated candidates who have a strong work ethic with a desire to learn and succeed as part of a high performing team.
If you value integrity, honesty, are reliable, with good attention to detail, and are a strong communicator with developed interpersonal skills and the ability to meet deadlines we encourage you to apply.
Please be advised that the preferred candidate for this position, as a condition of employment, may be required to complete a pre-employment medical, criminal history check and attend and participate in a skills assessment to further evaluate suitability for the position.
Why GRC
- We are fortunate to live in an attractive, growing region and proud to provide opportunity for personal growth and career development for our employees.
- We offer opportunities to grow your career within a progressive local government organisation and work in a high performing team that values your contribution.
- You will be rewarded with a competitive salary including generous superannuation and a flexible roster that supports a generous work-life balance.
- We offer a range of employee benefits including free physiotherapy, support services and discounted health cover and fitness memberships.
Councils Values –
Safe - We are uncompromising in our commitment to safety, which is reflected in our attitude, our decisions and our actions.
Ethical - We operate with transparency, openness and accountability at the fore.
Responsive -We respond by being present, proactive and solutions focused, and we deliver on our commitments.
Visionary -We plan as future-thinkers and opportunity seekers and we have the courage to shape a better future for our community.
Inclusive -We create and value diversity and we actively demonstrate our commitment to equality and inclusivity.
Community -We care about each other and our environment and we recognise that community is the core of our business.
Efficient - We deliver; we challenge the status quo and we continually find better ways to reduce cost and improve services
Council is committed to connecting with the Gladstone Regional community which values diversity and inclusion and encourages you to bring your whole self to work. First Nations people are encouraged to apply.
Applicants should note that due to the volume of applications expected, the evaluation process will take several weeks and feedback on individual applications submitted is unable to be provided.
Position closes 12 noon Friday 19 July 2024.
