Procurement Administration Trainee

ABOUT THE ROLE

Please read all information carefully before applying.

Under close supervision this position undertakes a traineeship developing a range of competencies in order to complete a Certificate III in Business Administration through formal on and off the job learning activities. The Trainee will assist with procurement, administration and customer service duties.

As with all positions the incumbent must model and comply with the values and standards as set out in Council’s Corporate Plan and undertake the role in accordance with corporate governance and current legislation.

Employment Status:  Full time limited tenure for up to twelve (12) months

Award:                        Order – Apprentices’ and Trainees’ Wages and Conditions (excluding certain Queensland Government Entities) 2003 Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award – State 2017

Salary Range:            $617.40 - $1,605.40 gross per fortnight dependant on age & experience

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will have:

| Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities |

• Demonstrated experience or interest in working within the Procurement department.
• Computer skills including experience in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of applications, in particular, Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Effective and efficient time management skills with the ability to apply attention to detail.
• Ability to carry out tasks of a routine nature in accordance with established procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a small team, in a professional and positive manner.
• Sound understanding of confidentiality with the ability to work with sensitive information and maintain discretion.
• Good verbal and written communication skills including the ability to liaise with a wide range of people at all levels.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role.
• Eligibility for First Start funding under the Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm to obtain and ability to commit to completing a Certificate III in Business Administration and a keenness to learn.
• Demonstrated commitment to safe working practices, with the ability to identify, resolve and report workplace health and safety issues appropriately.

| Essential Education/Qualifications |

• Minimum education level of completion of Year 10 or equivalent and/or relevant work experience.

| Essential Licences |

• Minimum of Queensland Provisional (‘P’ Plate) ‘C’ class drivers’ licence (or ability to obtain).

MORE INFORMATION & QUESTIONS

Council is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity and acknowledges that we respectfully journey together to aspire to be an inclusive and capable organisation. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and place value on our diverse workforce. We encourage applicants representing all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, people with a disability, and those with family responsibilities to apply.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/POSITION ENVIRONMENT

This position is primarily an indoor role and requires sufficient physical ability to work in a shared office setting, which involves prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing at a desk and operating a computer and telephone. This position is required to carry out light to moderate manual handling, bending, kneeling, twisting, squatting, lifting and carrying.

Council is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. This includes taking all steps that are reasonably practicable to prevent the spread of preventable occupational diseases. In accordance with Councils P0199 Vaccinations and Health Monitoring Procedure, positions exposed to occupational diseases will be subject to the Workplace Immunisation Program.

For further information, view the Position Description and Information Kit.

For enquiries in relation to this vacancy, please call Ebony Van Lammeren, Human Resources Officer 07 47615300 or email careers@charterstowers.qld.gov.au

CLOSING DATE

11:59pm Sunday, 24 November 2024.

Late applications will only be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.