Division/Section:Planning Environment and Lifestyle / Environmental Health &Regulation;

PositionType: 24 Months Maximum Term Full Time (9 day fortnight,38 hours/week)

SalaryRange: $23,920 – $49,296 per annum + super, based onschooling level completion, years out of school and age uponcommencement.

ApplicationClose: 11:45pm, Sunday 30th August

TraineeBusiness (Business Support EHR) - Certificate IVin Business

Are youlooking to kick start your career? Obtain a Nationally RecognisedQualification that will give you the skills to take you anywhere!Townsville City Council is currently seeking applications for the2027 Trainee intake!

Council is offeringan exciting traineeship opportunity within its Environmental Healthand Regulation team, where you will gain valuable, hands‑onexperience in a vital public service area.

As aTrainee Business Support Officer, you will work alongsideexperienced Environmental Health and Regulatory professionals,supporting the day‑to‑day operations of the team. You will gainpractical skills in administration, customer service, recordmanagement, and regulatory support while developing anunderstanding of how council laws and public health regulations areapplied. This role combines structured training with on‑the‑joblearning, giving you exposure to a broad range of environmentalhealth and compliance activities.

Thistraineeship is a fantastic opportunity to build transferablebusiness skills, develop skilled confidence, and contribute toessential Council services while working towards a nationallyrecognised qualification.

Thisposition will complete a two‑year Certificate IV in Business onlinethrough Central Queensland University. For more information on thequalification through CQU, please follow the link below:





Thisposition will commence in February 2027.

Qualificationsand Experience

Inan ideal applicant, we are looking for:

- Willingness tobe part of, and promote, a positive safety culture whilstadhering to all Health and Safety policies andprocedures.
- Minimumcompleted of Year 10 with passes in English andMathematics.
- Minimum ofQueensland C class provisional drivers’ licence (or ability toobtain).
- Sound writtenand verbal communication skills.
- Sound computerskills.
- Ability to workeffectively and be positively involved within a teamenvironment.
- Complete alltraining and assessment requirements of a Certificate IV inBusiness as per the provided training plan. This includesattending and participating in structured formal learning atthe nominated Registered Training Organisation (RTO) as well askeeping an accurate and up to date training recordbook.

For furtherinformation review the PositionDescription.

Townsville CityCouncil is the largest local government authority in NorthernAustralia. We’re committed to supporting our people through astrong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusiveculture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in ourcommunity.

Wehave a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:

- 5 weeks annualleave + 17.5% leave loading
- 14 weeks paidParental Leave
- Domestic andFamily Violence Leave
- Uniforms,



toolsand PPE provided (if applicable to your role)
- Annual wageprogression
- Up to *13.5%Superannuation employer contribution for contributingmembers
- SalarySacrifice opportunities
- Access to arange of learning and development opportunities, includingon-the-job learning and formal training programs
- FitnessPassport program offering discounted membership to selectedhealth and wellbeing facilities
- EmployeeLoyalty Program offering discounts at selected localbusinesses
- EmployeeAssistance Program

* The Councilcontribution to employees' superannuation for contributingemployees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earningssubject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of theirordinary time earnings.

We are committedto creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles,backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged,and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but notlimited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people withdiverse gender identities and sexualities, people from differentcultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, andveterans) are encouraged to apply!

All successfulcandidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as partof the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Councilhas a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in theworkplace.

Townsville CityCouncil sincerely appreciates the funding received through theQueensland Government’s First Start Program initiative, whichsupports the Council in offering this apprenticeshipopportunity.

Attachments:
- Various_Trainee Business Position Description.pdf

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