Trainee Administration Assistant (Indigenous Traineeship Program)

Full job description
Position No: 045/2025
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time


Temporary Full-time (12 month)
Are you looking to kick-start your career in administration?
Are you ready to apply your excellent organisational and communication skills to exciting new challenges and learn from the best?
Our Business Traineeship is an ideal opportunity for individuals looking to take the first steps to a successful and fulfilling career within Local Government. The traineeship is based at the Mandurah Aquatic and Recreation Centre and the trainee will work alongside our Administration Team gaining valuable hands-on industry experience while completing a nationally recognised qualification (Certificate III in Business).

You will gain practical knowledge and skills in business and financial administration as well as developing skills in customer service.

What does the ideal candidate bring to City of Mandurah?

Successful completion of Year 12 or a Certificate II in Business
Genuine interest in learning and working in an office environment
Be a confident communicator
Excellent presentation
Strong organisational skills
Self-motivated and keen to learn
High level of attention to detail
Ability to problem solve
Ability to follow instructions and take direction from Supervisor
A strong team player
Reliable and hardworking
Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office Package software
Current driver’s licence
Police clearance (within 6 months of date of issue) or willing to obtain one
The finer details

This fulltime position attracts a salary range of $37,3+3 - $5+,0+5 gross per annum dependent on age. The traineeship is 12 months in duration and is located at the Council’s Mandurah Aquatic and Recreation Centre on Pinjarra Road. Successful applicants will need to complete a full medical including a drug and ******* test.

Please note that the Aquatic Centre is a seven day operation and the trainee will be required to work weekends, morning and evening shifts.

To apply please visit our Careers page at www.mandurah.wa.gov.au. You must include the following in your application:

A cover letter telling us a bit about yourself, why you are interested in the position addressing the specific criteria listed above (dot points), and how this traineeship will help with your career ambitions
A resume
For further information or any enquiries, please contact Candice Pike on (08) +550 3668. Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.

The City of Mandurah is committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our customers and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. For these positions, we apply Section 50(d) and 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1+84, therefore Aboriginality is considered essential. This traineeship is an initiative of the Council Reconciliation Action Plan, which seeks to improve indigenous employment opportunities, and to assist the Aboriginal Community in the City of Mandurah therefore candidates must reside in Mandurah.

Why work with us?

You will be working for the City of Mandurah, an employer of choice and one of Western Australia’s fastest growing local authorities. Our vision at the City is “Woven by waterways, a City with a village heart” and all our employees instil the values of connected, integrity, excellence, courage and innovate.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing harm is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees and volunteers.

There are many advantages in working for the City, including:

Compulsory course costs are paid by the City.
Free recreation centre membership.
Uniform supplied.
A fair salary.
Superannuation Guarantee Contributions (SGC) payments with matching additional contributions made by the City in accordance with the City’s Enterprise Agreement.
Employee Assistance Program support – you are encouraged to use this free short-term, confidential counselling service if you're experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues.