Trainee Administration Officer

Trainee Administration Officers

Targeted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander roles are available

 Are you looking to kick-start your administration career?

Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies.

• Remuneration: starting from $71,381 plus superannuation
• Employment Type: Temporary/Full Time including study (Certificate III in Business Administration-online))
• Duration: 18 months (12 months part time with online study + 6 months full time work)
• Location: Multiple temporary roles available only in the Burramattagal / Parramatta Office
• Benefits: Benefits and flexibility recognising work isn’t all you are passionate about, including additional benefits for Aboriginal peoples, like a day off during NAIDOC week, and leave recognising kinship structures.  
• Essential Requirements: Have working rights in Australia and must live in New South Wales at the commencement of the position.

The Opportunity

We've got some great chances for you to kickstart your career with our Administration Traineeship program. You'll work four days a week, study for one day, and in just one year, you'll earn a Certificate 3 in Business Administration. After that, you'll work full-time for six months to boost your administration skills, experience and opportunities to progress your career with the EPA.

About You

• interested in starting a career in business administration?
• value the opportunity to learn from experienced administration professionals?
• prefer learning while you work and applying your experience to deliver services and support within a great team environment?

If this sounds like you, then apply today!

We want to hear from people with different backgrounds and experiences because it makes our team stronger and our work and the outcomes we achieve for the environment and community better.

About the Team

The NSW EPA work with community, industry, businesses and other government agencies to protect and enhance NSW’s environment. We have 5 divisions focussed on environmental operations, projects and programs, technical expertise, policy development and implementation, legal, governance and people functions and corporate affairs. Each division is supported by administration functions, which are critical to the operating of each division.

For more information read the full Role Description - Trainee Administration Officer

About us

As the environmental steward and regulator of our State we are committed to a sustainable future.

Our people are proud to play a role in protecting the environment of NSW. We partner with Aboriginal peoples, industries and the wider community to protect, restore and enhance our diverse ecosystems.

We bring scientific expertise, experience and actions to inspire innovative solutions as we transition our state to a circular economy. As we respond to urgent current issues, including climate change, we educate and support our stakeholders to create an environmentally healthy future.

Join us to protect tomorrow together.

For more information on the work we do at NSW EPA, go to www.epa.nsw.gov.au/your-environment

Why work for us?

EPA people are energised by our purpose and focussed on the environment and we invite all our team members to:

• Be part of protecting what matters – be purpose led making a meaningful impact to the environment, economy and communities delivering for a better NSW
• Do more and be inspired together – be members of Passionate united teams who protect the environment and each other through care, trust and collaboration.
• Bring who you are and grow with us - we put People first creating a culture where everyone can be themselves, respecting and developing our diverse skills & aspirations and prioritising our safety and wellbeing.

In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. The EPA supports various employee affinity groups, practice flexible working, offer job share and workplace adjustments.

What can we offer you?

• Health & Wellbeing:
  • Flex time flexible working options for a balanced life
  • Free annual flu vaccination rebates.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential counselling support.
  • Fitness Passport for discounted access to over 800 gyms and centres in NSW.
  • Workplace adjustments to support you to thrive in the workplace.
  • If you’re an Aboriginal employee, you also get access to
    • Access to additional cultural and community leave benefits that extend to Aboriginal kinship structures, including a day off during NAIDOC week.
    • An Aboriginal employee network that you can be a part of for support and cross-government connections
    • Specialised Employee Assistance Program Aboriginal support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    
    
  
  
• Learning & Development – Online Learning
  • Certificate III in Business Administration through trusted providers
  • LinkedIn Learning access to over 8,000 self-paced courses.
  • Individual performance plans to guide your professional learning journey
  • Study assistance and partnerships with professional associations to support your professional goals.
  
  
• Remuneration & Recognition
  • Competitive pay and recognition through our Shine program for exceptional achievements and leadership.
  • Tax-saving opportunities through salary packaging and novated leasing.
  
  

To Apply

If you’re keen to be a part of our Administration Traineeship offering, we look forward to receiving your application, including

1.         A copy of your resume (guidance can be found here Writing your application (nsw.gov.au)_

2.         A 500 words or less response to the following question

“"Why do you want to join our early career Administration Traineeship program, and how do you plan to balance your studies (1 day a week) with your work responsibilities (4 days a week) if you're selected?"

Please Note: This is an entry level administration trainee role, in which you will commence a Certificate III in Business Administration. If you already have this qualification, or partially completed one, you will not be eligible for consideration. 

Applications close: Wednesday 31 January 2024 at 11.55pm

Should you require further information about the role please contact Elizabeth Eglitis (***************@epa.nsw.gov.au)

Good to know

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

If you are deemed as a recommended candidate following your interview, we will be inviting you to complete various background checks as part of our recruitment process before a final decision is made on the outcome of your application.

Our background checks may include, but are not limited to Reference Checks, National Police Checks, Working with Children and Medical Checks. The background checks will vary depending on the requirements of the role you have applied for and the work and environments you will be working across.

Capability application tool

The capability application tool helps job applicants understand and use the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework when applying for jobs with the NSW government. To access the tool please click here.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

Our Diversity team can assist to:

• provide alternative formats to apply
• make adjustments to the recruitment process
• offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks

We encourage people with disability to apply. If you have disability and require more information on adjustments and assistance to apply, contact the Diversity team on *********@DPIE.nsw.gov.au  (please include reference number).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country https://www.dpie.nsw.gov.au/premiers-priorities/our-mob-on-country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying.