NextGen Jobs is hiring a Business Trainee to support the Department of Justice and Community Safety. Do you have an interest in launching your career in the government while earning a Certificate III in Business?
This 12 month traineeship with locations in Parkville and Cherry Creek provides support to the Business Services team to ensure the department can operate in an effective and efficient manner.
Youth Employment Scheme (YES)
The YES is a Victorian State Government funded initiative designed to increase the workforce participation of young people, particularly those facing significant barriers to employment. These placements provide trainees with meaningful work experience and formal training to give a solid foundation for a sustainable career. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply!
Eligibility Criteria
- Be aged between 15 and 29 years at the commencement of the traineeship
- Not currently engaged in tertiary education
- Not have attained a university level qualification (excluding 1-4 certificates)
- Please note this role requires a drivers licence
Position Overview
- Youth Justice promotes the personal development of young people who are appearing before, or have been sentenced by the court, to contribute to the reduction of crime through community based supervision and support services.
Are you:
- A good communicator with strong interpersonal skills?
- Able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines?
- Able to collaborate with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders?
Key accountabilities
- Complete general administrative functions such as answering telephones, sorting mail, meeting room bookings, data processing and filling.
- Assist and provide support to the Business Services staff on various tasks and projects.
- Create and maintain various records and correspondence—both manual and electronic.
- General word processing and data entry.
- Assist with Stores functions such as inventory control, goods receiving and delivery.
- Liaise with people at all levels, both within and outside of the Department.
- Any reasonable additional tasks as required or requested by the Assistant Manager Business Service
- Adhere to legislative requirements and occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and procedures.
- Complete TAFE studies to get your Certificate III in Business
Benefits
- Get your foot in the door within the state government
- Earn and learn - work towards your Certificate III whilst earning a wage!
- Ongoing support and mentoring from a dedicated NextGen Jobs Mentor!
- TAFE fees reimbursed
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free resources for your health and wellbeing
Apply now
If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for then click the "Apply" button to submit your application. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
About us
NextGen Jobs enables the careers of the future, today. We offer tailored, innovative apprenticeship and traineeship programs that are designed to rapidly build practical skills and future-proof organisations.
We source highly capable talent for organisations and we do this through our deeply established roots in community.
Through our specialised, industry-leading mentoring - we guide and develop individuals over the duration of their employment and training program. Our proven model supports workforce strategy, ensures higher retention and enables longer-term successful career outcomes.
NextGen Jobs values and recognises diversity in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and actively support applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. We offer safe and inclusive working environments where you can learn, grow and achieve your career objectives.
We are committed to providing a safe working environment and encourage vaccination for our employees. Depending on the industry that you work in or the requirements of the site, it may be a requirement of this role that you are vaccinated against COVID-19. We may ask you for verification of your vaccination status or medical exemption at any point during the recruitment process. A failure to adhere to this request may mean that your application cannot progress.
For more information go to https://www.nextgenjobs.org.au/