Job Description
Under close supervision, this role offers a hands-on, competency-based traineeship designed to kick-start your career in business and administrative support. Through a mix of formal study and on-the-job learning, you will build practical skills while gaining real experience in a professional workplace.
As part of the Grants and Partnerships team, you will support a variety of operational and administrative activities that help bring community funding programs to life. With guidance and support, you will assist across key stages of the grants process - including applications, monitoring and acquittals - while learning how Council policies and procedures guide this important work.
You will engage with internal and external stakeholders, delivering friendly, high-quality customer service and contributing to initiatives that support community growth and development. This role also plays a part in promoting funding opportunities and helping the community better understand how to access grants and partnerships through Townsville City Council programs.
This traineeship is an exciting opportunity to develop valuable workplace skills, make a meaningful contribution to the community, and gain a nationally recognised qualification while you learn.
This Position Will Complete a Two-year Certificate IV In Business Online Through Central Queensland University. For More Information On The Qualification Through CQU, Please Follow The Link Below
About the Employer
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We're committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work-life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.
We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:




5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave 14 weeks paid Parental Leave Domestic and Family Violence Leave Natural Disaster Leave Uniforms, tools and PPE provided (if applicable to your role) Annual wage progression Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members Salary Sacrifice opportunities Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses Employee Assistance Program The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.
About the Candidate
Willingness to be part of, and promote, a positive safety culture whilst adhering to all Health and Safety policies and procedures. Minimum completed of Year 10 with passes in English and Mathematics. Minimum of Queensland C class provisional drivers' licence (or ability to obtain). Sound written and verbal communication skills. Sound computer skills. Ability to work effectively and be positively involved within a team workplace. Complete all training and assessment requirements of a Certificate IV in Business as per the provided training plan. This includes attending and participating in structured formal learning at the nominated Registered Training Organisation (RTO) as well as keeping an accurate and up to date training record book.
Work Environment
Salary Range: $23,920 - $49,296 per annum + super, based on schooling level completion, years out of school and age upon commencement.

📌 Trainee Business (Grants & Partnerships) (Townsville)
🏢 Townsville City
📍 Townsville