Indigenous Business Traineeship
- Provide general administrative and business support, including data entry, filing and record keeping.
- Assist with customer enquiries, correspondence, reports, scheduling and day-to-day office operations.
- Complete a 12-month paid traineeship with mentoring while gaining a Certificate III in Business.
Programmed Apprenticeships & Traineeships, in partnership with Yarra Ranges Shire Council, is offering a 12-month, full-time Indigenous Business Traineeship based in Lilydale, VIC.
This opportunity is available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants who are organised, eager to learn and looking to gain valuable hands-on experience while completing a nationally recognised qualification.
Whether you're finishing school, looking for your first job or wanting to explore a new career path, this is a great opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive local government environment.
The Yarra Ranges municipality is located in Melbourne's outer Eastern suburbs, between 30 and 110 kilometers east of the Melbourne CBD. The municipality is located on the lands of the Wurundjeri and other Kulin Nations peoples, the Traditional Owners and Custodians.
About the role
As a Business Trainee, you will:
Provide general administration and business support.
Assist with data entry, filing and maintaining accurate records.
Answer phones, respond to emails and assist with customer enquiries.
Support staff with preparing documents, reports and correspondence.
Assist with scheduling, meetings and day-to-day office operations.
Learn and use business systems, databases and Microsoft Office programs.
What we offer
12-month, full-time paid traineeship.
Certificate III in Business.
Hands-on experience within a local government environment.
On-the-job mentoring, training and support.
Opportunities to develop valuable business and administration skills.
Potential long-term career opportunities.
What we're looking for
Must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
Strong interest in building a career in business and administration.
Good communication and customer service skills.
Professional presentation and a positive attitude.
Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
Willingness to learn and take on new tasks.
Basic computer skills, including Word, Excel and Outlook, are desirable.
Eligibility
This traineeship is designated for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants as part of an Indigenous employment program.
If you're motivated, eager to learn and ready to take the first step towards a career in business, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today and kick-start your career with Programmed and Yarra Ranges Shire Council!
Who we are
As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.
At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
So it's over to you. If you would like to join our team, APPLY now.
To learn more about working with Programmed, we encourage you to visit our website.
Consultant
Yara.Lawand@programmed.com.au
Reference number: 78178
Profession:Apprenticeships & TraineeshipsOther
Company: Programmed / PERSOLKELLY
Date posted: 11th Nov, 2026
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