Trainee Business (Property and Fleet Management)
Division/Section:Infrastructure and Operations / Property Fleet and EmergencyManagement
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 30 August ****
TraineeBusiness (Property and Fleet Management) -Certificate IV in 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 the**** Trainee intake!
Under closesupervision from experienced industry professionals, this roleoffers an engaging, competency‐based traineeship designed to buildvaluable skills in business administration within Councils Propertyand Fleet teams. Through a blend of formal study and hands‐on,on‐the‐job learning, you will gain practical experience whileworking in a dynamic and professional environment.
Youwill be required to deliver friendly, high‐quality customer serviceto a diverse range of stakeholders, including internal teams,external customers, government departments and Council leadership.Alongside this, you will support the day‐to‐day administration ofthe Property and Fleet teams, assisting with record keeping andarchiving in line with Council guidelines.
Thisrole provides exposure to a broad range of administrativeactivities. You will assist with the preparation of businessdocumentation aligned with section and division objectives, provideadministrative support across multiple work sites, and helpcoordinate internal and external contractor bookings—gaininginsight into how large‐scale operations are supported behind thescenes.
Thistraineeship is a fantastic opportunity to build transferablebusiness skills, develop professional 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 ****.
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 advantages that confirm this commitment:
5 weeks annualleave + 17.5% leave loading
14 weeks paidParental Leave
Domestic andFamily Violence Leave
Uniforms, toolsand PPE provided
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.
ContactPerson: Ian (Senior TeamLeader)
How toApply
Yourapplication can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Pleaseinclude a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how yourskills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achievesuccess in this role. In your resume, please discuss your previouswork experience and any certificates/qualifications you havecompleted.
Therecruitment process for this role may any of the following: anaptitude test, group assessment centre and interview.
We arecommitted to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diversestyles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued,encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds(including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities,people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, peoplewith disability, and veterans) are encouraged toapply!
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.
If you need anyadjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you wouldlike to discuss any accessibility requirements, ****** phone ************ for a confidentialdiscussion.
Townsville CityCouncil sincerely appreciates the funding received through theQueensland Government's First Start Program initiative, whichsupports the Council in offering this apprenticeshipopportunity.
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