2027 Business Administration Traineeships

$38,178-$59,002 per annum + super + benefits (wage dependent on years since completion of year 12)
Temporary Full-Time (Fixed-Term) | 12-Month Traineeship 
Various Council Teams
Bundaberg Region

About Us

At Bundaberg Regional Council, we are dedicated to building a vibrant and sustainable future for our community. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where individuals from diverse backgrounds and skill sets can thrive. Whether delivering essential services or driving innovative projects, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact. By joining us, you’ll become part of an organisation that values your contributions, supports your growth, and empowers you to help shape a better future for everyone.

Uniquely positioned north of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia, the Bundaberg Region is one of Australia’s fastest-growing regional cities and the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef. The Bundaberg Region boasts the most equitable climate in Australia and rates fifth in the world alongside Hawaii. Noted for its environmental excellence, pristine waterways, and proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, the Bundaberg Region showcases everything that nature’s palette can create.

What We Offer

• GET PAID – Earn while you learn
• GET EXPERIENCE – Gain practical, hands-on experience in Local Government
• GET EDUCATED – Work towards a nationally recognised Certificate III in Business (Administration)
• GET SUPPORTED – Learn alongside experienced employees who will support your development
• GET A HEAD START – Build valuable skills, experience and professional networks for your future career

Discover more about working at Bundaberg Regional Council and the benefits we offer our employees by clicking here.

About The Opportunities

Ready to start building your career in business administration?

Bundaberg Regional Council is offering exciting Administration Traineeship opportunities in Bundaberg, giving you the opportunity to earn while you learn and gain practical experience working in Local Government. As an Administration Trainee, you will work towards completing a Certificate III in Business (Administration) while receiving hands-on training and experience within one of three Council teams:

1. People, Safety & Culture – Gain experience supporting a busy people-focused team across Human Resources, Payroll, Safety and Organisational Development and Training. You will assist with administration and customer service, enquiries, data entry, records, meetings, events, interviews and training activities. To view the Position Description, please click here. 
   
   
2. Financial Operations – Develop your administration and customer service skills while supporting Council’s Financial Operations team. You will gain experience with reception and enquiries, data entry, records management, meeting support and other core Financial Operations processes. To view the Position Description, please click here. 
   
   
3. Regional Growth & Development – Gain experience supporting Council’s Development team, providing administration and customer service support while learning about the work that supports growth and development across our region. You will assist with customer enquiries, data entry, records and correspondence, building searches, administration activities and support for Technical Officers. To view the Position Description, please click here. 

As part of your application, you will be asked to select the traineeship placement you are most interested in.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is keen to learn, enjoys working with people, and wants to build practical administration and customer service skills while gaining a nationally recognised qualification.

About You

You don’t need years of office experience to apply. We’re looking for someone with a genuine interest in Business Administration who is ready to learn, develop their skills and contribute as part of a team.

To be successful in this traineeship, you will need to demonstrate:

• Successful completion of a Senior High School Certificate or equivalent.
• A genuine interest in Business Administration and the ability to successfully complete the traineeship.
• Sound literacy, numeracy and computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to provide quality customer service and work effectively as part of a team.

Depending on the placement, a current Class C Driver Licence, previous office experience and completion of relevant business or word-processing subjects may also be desirable.

The Selection Process

We encourage candidates to advise us of any accommodations they may need to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience throughout our recruitment process and work environment. We are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

We celebrate our community's rich diversity and are committed to attracting and employing people that represent the community that we serve. We recognise and appreciate the diversity of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive and safe working environment where all employees are valued, respected and supported to achieve their potential.

The preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process.

How to Apply

To apply, submit your application online by clicking the “Apply” button. Please include:

1. A current resume

For enquiries, please contact careers@bundaberg.qld.gov.au or 1300 883 699. Please quote job reference BDBRC1654.

Applications close on Sunday, 13 September 2026, at 11:59 pm AEST.

Applications that do not meet the above requirements may not be shortlisted. The advertisement will be closed either when successful applicants are identified or on the application close date, whichever is sooner.

Thank you for your interest in this position. To explore all our current opportunities, visit our Careers with Council webpage. We look forward to receiving your application.