Community Services Traineeship

Benefits:On-site carparkingWear business casual clothes once a week Earn while you learn with no study debtGateway into a Local Government career Your Host Employer: The City of Burnside, located within the leafy Eastern Suburbs of Adelaide, is one of Adelaide’s oldest yet most sought-after council areas. With tree lined streets, green parks, period architecture and modern community facilities, this council has it all and could be your next working environment. The Role: Maxima, and the City of Burnside, are looking for a motivated individual to undertake a Community Services Traineeship within the Community Connections team. The Community Connections Trainee is responsible for providing administrative, program, services and event support to the team. Throughout this 12-month, fulltime opportunity you will gain hands-on experience, paid training and continuous mentoring towards gaining a nationally recognised Certificate III in Community Services. Duties Include:Provide high quality customer service, in person and over the phoneProvide administrative support and maintain appropriate documentation and recordsAssist with marketing, advertising and promotion of programs and events; including social mediaAssist with scheduling team meetings, including creating and distributing an agenda and minutes. Create purchase orders and receipt invoicesPrepare volunteer induction packs, initiating training, and providing event supportAssist the team to develop and deliver the school holidays program About You:Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Strong work ethic; punctual and reliableGreat time management and organisation skillsAbility to multitask to meet deadlinesFriendly and approachable Thrives working with team environments and independently Role Requirements:National Police Check (or willing to obtain)Previous customer service experience (desirable) Strong computer knowledge including Microsoft Office How to Apply: Click Apply and complete the online application form, attaching a copy of your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the available role. Recent school leavers are encouraged to apply. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly. National Traineeship wages and conditions apply. About Maxima: Maxima is a leading Group Training Organisation - we manage recruitment, placement and ongoing support of trainees and apprentices on behalf of our host employers. We aim to help you kick-start your career into the job or industry of your choice, boost your employment credentials and equip you with the skills and knowledge to be able to succeed in the future. For further information please visit our website www.maxima.com.au At Maxima we are committed to supporting positively diverse and including workforces which value all backgrounds and experiences. We encourage applications from First Nations Peoples, people from a culturally or linguistically diverse background, people of all gender identities and people living with a disability.By applying to this position you are consenting to your data potentially being stored on international servers temporarily. Maxima abides by the Australian Privacy Principals, please refer to our privacy policy for more information.