Ref 5237/22, Business Administration Trainee, Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Indigenous Leadership

• Multiple Western Sydney University Campuses Available
• Remuneration: $63,832 to $66,414 p.a.
• Full-Time, Fixed-Term Positions for 12-Months

Business Administration Trainee – Ignite Traineeship Program

This is an identified position and applicants must be an Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander person. Being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational qualification as authorised under Section 14(D) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977 NSW.

About Western
Western Sydney University is a modern, forward-thinking, research-led university, located at the heart of Australia’s fastest-growing and economically significant region, Western Sydney. Boasting 11 campuses – many in Western Sydney CBD locations – and more than 200,000 alumni, 49,500 students and 3,500 staff, the University has 14 Schools with an array of well-designed programs and degrees carefully structured to meet the demands of future industry.

About Ignite
The Ignite Indigenous Traineeship Program is a platform for Indigenous peoples of Greater Western Sydney to participate in on-the-job training alongside vocational education and training (VET) in a large higher education organisation.

For further information on the Ignite Indigenous Traineeship Program please visit the below webpage: www.westernsydney.edu.au/indigenousemployment

About the Role
This is a 12-month employment opportunity for you to learn various aspects of administration within a business environment while undertaking VET studies. The main aspects of the role will include:

• Complete Certificate III in Business Administration
• Providing service/administrative support to the workplace supervisor and business unit
• Maintain record keeping and filing systems
• Use computerised information systems and related technologies
• Prioritising own and other adhoc tasks to meet required deadlines
• Working collaboratively with your workplace supervisor and colleagues
• Building and maintaining professional workplace relations with internal and external stakeholders

For further information, please refer to the Position Description.

About You
To be considered for intake into this entry level employment program candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

• To identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
• To have completed a year 9 level of schooling or equivalent
• To have an interest in general business administration duties
• To display a commitment to enrol and complete a Certificate III in Business (Administration) traineeship for 12 months
• Applicants must not have a completed any formal education or training resulting in a qualification

This is a full-time, fixed term role for 12-months with multiple positions on offer in 2023.

These positions will be based in the multiple Schools, Divisions or Institutes across Western Sydney University. Please note that some of these roles may be shared between two or more of business units within the university and a trainee may need to travel between campuses.

There are multiple opportunities at the following Western Sydney University campuses;

• Bankstown
• Campbelltown
• Hawkesbury
• Kingswood
• Parramatta City
• Parramatta South
• Westmead

Applicants will be asked to rank the seven Western Sydney University campuses in order of preference.

Remuneration Package: HEW Level 1 $63,832 to $66,414 (comprising salary of $53,939 to $56,121 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)

Position Enquiries: Please contact Gabrielle Talbot-Mundine at [email protected]  

Closing Date: 11:00pm, Sunday 16 October 2022

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Western Sydney University is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.

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