2027 Intake - Business Trainee

Interested in starting your business career in 2027?

Campbelltown City Council is hosting 12-month Business Administration traineeships through My Gateway across the five areas profiled below. Trainees complete a nationally recognised Certificate III in Business Administration while gaining paid, hands-on experience in a local government environment. Each trainee is released from routine duties for a minimum of three paid hours per week, averaged over four weeks, for formal study.

The program suits people who are starting their administration career or looking for a fresh start. No previous experience is required. We are looking for people with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and a genuine interest in working with the community. Eligibility is in line with My Gateway's traineeship criteria.

Campbelltown City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive, welcoming workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with disability, and we will discuss reasonable adjustments with any candidate who needs them.

What Could the Opportunity Offer You?
A Business Traineeship with Council could provide hands-on experience across a range of teams, helping you develop practical business administration skills and gain an understanding of how local government operates and supports the community.
Potential areas of exposure may include:

• Business administration and general office support
• Customer service and responding to enquiries
• Records management, data entry and maintaining Council databases
• Preparing correspondence and managing documentation
• Coordinating bookings, meetings and appointments
• Project administration and supporting day-to-day operations
• Assisting with community programs, events and activities
• Communications, marketing and website support
• Supporting operational teams across Waste and Cleaning, Urban Landscapes, Property Services, Education and Care, and Community Life and Activation

Trainees may be placed within teams in:

• Community Venues: Property Services 
• Education and Care Administration: Community Business
• Community Life and Activation: Section Administration
• Community Life and Activation: Events and Activations

Please note that duties will vary depending on the team and placement, with some positions potentially requiring flexible working hours to support Council events and activities.

What We’re Looking For
We’re interested in hearing from school leavers who are:

• Motivated, reliable and eager to learn
• Friendly and confident communicators
• Organised, professional and willing to take initiative
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Interested in business, administration or working within their local community
• Keen to develop their skills and gain practical workplace experience

 
Why Consider a Business Traineeship?

• Earn while you learn: Gain practical workplace experience while working towards a nationally recognised Certificate III in Business, subject to the confirmed traineeship.
• Develop transferable skills: Build communication, organisation, teamwork and administration skills.
• Explore career pathways: Gain exposure to different business functions and discover where your interests lie.
• Ongoing support: Receive guidance from My Gateway throughout your traineeship.

 
What Happens Next?
By submitting an Expression of Interest, you’ll be registering your interest in potential Business Traineeship opportunities with a local council.

Submitting an EOI does not guarantee a position. As opportunities are confirmed, suitable applicants may be contacted to discuss their interests, availability and suitability for available roles.
 
Register your interest today and take the first step towards your future career.
For more information about My Gateway, visit www.mygateway.org.au.