Trainee Admin Assistant

We are a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) offering vocational education & training, out of our office in Southport, and are looking for a full-time Trainee Administration Assistant to join our growing team.

We have been operating for 15 years, and pride ourselves on the reputation we have built both with our students, and our employees - we go above & beyond for our students, and we treat our team like family.  

This position will commence as a traineeship, whereby you will obtain a Certificate III in Business, over a 12 month period.  The position is full-time, Monday to Friday, with a 4pm finish on Fridays.  Parents returning to work, mature aged workers, as well juniors - all are encouraged to apply.  Pay rate is based on a full-time traineeship position, and will vary dependent on how long ago the successful applicant left school (as per “Clerks - Private Sector Award”), up to $42Kpa + super + annual bonus.

Under the guidance of our Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the tasks below, with the opportunity to take on more as you settle in and grow.

Responsibilities:

• Scanning of student assessments & other documents
• Printing & putting together student course materials
• Data entry of student details
• Ensuring office & training rooms are kept tidy & clean at all times
• Making tea & coffee for visitors as required
• Monitoring & ordering stationery & office supplies
• Getting mail ready & taking it to the post office
• Providing admin support to our Operations Manager, and Managing Partners

Skills & Experience:

Given this position is a traineeship, experience is not necessary, however some administration experience would be beneficial.  More importantly, you will:

• be switched on
• have attention to detail
• use initiative
• be professionally presented
• be friendly, helpful & professional, willing to go the extra mile for both students and colleagues
• be able to work well as part of a team, but also be happy & capable to eventually work autonomously 
• be keen to learn and grow with the business
• be looking for a long term position in a great team environment

If you are looking to join a small, friendly team, where you are valued and appreciated, and where you will love coming to work, then please submit your resume along with a cover letter that details why this trainee position is what you are looking for, what you will bring to the team, and your expectations.  Please note, if you don't include a cover letter, it is very likely that you won't be shortlisted.  Immediate start.

(Applicants must be Australian or NZ Citizens or Permanent Residents, in order to be eligible for a traineeship in Australia.)