Business Administration Trainees at Rockhampton Regional Council

1.       Job Title:                              Business Administration Trainees

Location:                              Rockhampton

Rockhampton Regional Council is seeking highly motivated candidates for 2014 Business Administration Traineeships. There are six traineeships available including roles working in Sports and Education, CQ Home Assist, Community Services, the Rockhampton Airport, Fitzroy River Water and Waste and Recycling. These positions are for a Temporary Fulltime period of 12 months and supports Council’s direction by undertaking a Business Administration Traineeship focusing in finance with the commitment to providing administration assistance.

General Position Statement:

This position supports Council’s direction by undertaking a Business Traineeship with the commitment to providing administration assistance in a professional, efficient and confidential manner ensuring the development of good working relationships with all staff and the public.

Performance standards and expectations relating to this position will be detailed in the individual performance plan.

Position Responsibilities:

·         Commitment to undertaking all traineeship requirements and to the successful completion of the traineeship.

·         Assist in the provision of administrative support to the Section including filing, mail distribution, data entry, basic word processing, telephone answering and other required tasks.

·         Undertake routine activities of a clerical and/or support nature.

·         Assist in the provision of routine information including general reception duties.

·         Refer matters that may impact upon the business, Council and employees to the relevant Supervisor or Manager.

·         Undertake other relevant duties as directed, consistent with skills, competence and training.

Position Requirements:

Skills/Competencies

·         Studying towards a Certificate III in Business.

·         Basic numeracy, keyboard, written and verbal communication skills.

·         Developing knowledge of work practices and policies relevant to the section/unit.

·         Basic planning and organizational skills.

·         Ability to use MS Office Suite and learn to operate Council’s computer systems including Finance

·         One, ECM, Pathways.

Behaviours

·         Customer Service – Ensure that you are focused on our customer/s when carrying out your responsibilities.

·         Safety – Carry out your duties in a safe manner whilst ensuring the safety of your team members and customers, in accordance with Council’s Health and Safety Duty Statements and associated safety policies / procedures.

·         Code of Conduct – Ensure that your behaviour is aligned with the Code of Conduct.

·         Council Values – Ensure that your behaviour is aligned with the values statement adopted by Council.

Physical Requirements

·         Ability to work in an office environment.

·         Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle under a “C” Class Licence.

·         Ability to complete a Functional Capacity Evaluation.

How to Apply:

Applications for any vacancy must be received by the closing date shown on the advertised position and should be forwarded to:

Post to: Workforce and Strategy

Rockhampton Regional Council

PO Box 1860

Rockhampton Qld 4700

OR

Deliver to: Workforce and Strategy Careers Corner

Rockhampton Regional Office

City Hall

Bolsover Street

Rockhampton Qld 4700

Fax to: +61 7 4936 8860

Enquires: 07 4936 8352

E-mail to: employment@rrc.qld.gov.au (.doc & .pdf files only)

Deadline:                             30/10/2013