Start your career with Burnie City Council

Looking to get started in your career but not sure where to begin? This could be the opportunity you have been waiting for!

Burnie City Council is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Business Administration Trainee to join our Financial Services team. This is a great opportunity to learn current skills, gain practical workplace experience and work towards completing a Certificate II and III in Business Administration, all while earning an income.

No extensive experience is needed. We are looking for someone who is keen to learn, willing to give things a go and ready to build their skills in a supportive team environment.

About the opportunity

Based at our City Offices, you will gain hands-on experience in business administration, customer service and finance while learning how local government operates and the important role Council plays in our community.

You will work alongside experienced team members and develop your skills across a range of tasks, including:

- Providing friendly and helpful customer service to residents and other customers.

- Assisting with rates, fees, charges and general account enquiries.

- Helping maintain records and prepare accounts, invoices and notices.

- Learning how payments, reconciliations and other financial processes work.

- Using computer systems and Microsoft Office to support everyday administration.

Every day will be an opportunity to learn something new, build your confidence and develop skills that can open the door to future career opportunities.

About you

You don’t need to know everything on day one. What matters most is your attitude and willingness to learn.

You will bring:

- A positive attitude and a genuine interest in learning new skills.





- Positive communication skills and a willingness to help others.

- An organised approach and the initiative to get things done.

- Basic computer skills and an interest in developing these further.

- The ability to work as part of a team while also taking responsibility for your own tasks.

- A commitment to completing your Certificate II and III in Business Administration.

Whether you are finishing school, looking for your first real workplace opportunity or ready for a change in direction, we encourage you to apply.

Why join Burnie City Council?

This is more than just your first job. It’s an opportunity to build a foundation for your future.

You will receive practical, on-the-job experience, work towards a recognised qualification and learn from people who can help you develop your skills. You will also be part of a team that supports the services our community relies on every day.

Ready to get started?

If you are enthusiastic, keen to learn and looking for an opportunity to build your future, we would love to hear from you.

Take the first step towards your career and apply to join the Burnie City Council team.

Questions?

Head to www.burnie.tas.gov.au/Council/Careers to find out more about the role.

For confidential enquiries please contact our People and Safety team on 6430 5818 or ••••@burnie.tas.gov.au

Please forward a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and a current resume to ••••@burnie.tas.gov.au by no later than 5.00pm, Monday, 2 November 2026.

PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THE SEEK.COM PORTAL WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. APPLICATIONS MUST BE SENT TO THE ABOVE EMAIL ADDRESS.

As part of our commitment to safety, the successful candidate will be required to supply a National Police Check.

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