Business Support Trainee

Looking for an opportunity to gain practical workplace experience while earning a nationally recognised qualification?

The City of Melville is seeking four enthusiastic and motivated Business Support Trainees to join our team and kick-start their careers in a supportive local government environment.

This is more than just a job. As a trainee, you'll spend four days each week gaining valuable hands-on experience across our organisation and one dedicated day focused on completing your Certificate III in Business. You'll be supported every step of the way while building the skills, knowledge and confidence to launch your career.

Location: City of Melville Civic Centre

Salary: Level 1 $44,301.95 to $54,593.91 pro-rata p.a. + 12% Super

Employment Type: Temporary 12-Month Full Time, Paid Traineeship

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Business Support Trainee, you'll rotate across a range of areas within the City, working alongside experienced professionals who will mentor and support your development.

No two days will be the same. You'll gain exposure to:

- Customer service and administration

- Organising meetings and events

- Business support and office operations

- Records management and data entry

- Microsoft Office and business systems

- Working with teams across the organisation to support community outcomes

Throughout the traineeship, you'll combine practical on-the-job learning with formal study to complete a Certificate III in Business.

What We’re Looking For

We're looking for enthusiastic people who are keen to learn, enjoy working with others and are ready to take the first step in their career.

As this is an entry-level traineeship, it is intended for applicants seeking their first practical experience in administration while working towards a Certificate III in Business. To be eligible, applicants:

- Must not have previous relevant administration experience

- Must not hold a qualification higher than a Certificate III

- Strong communication skills

- A positive attitude and willingness to learn

- Basic computer skills

- Good organisational skills





- A customer-focused approach

- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team

How to Apply

Ready to take the first step in your career?

Apply online via the Apply button and submit:

- A current resume

- A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your interest in the traineeship and how you meet the essential requirements listed in the Position Description.

Closing Date: Friday, 6 November 2026, 11.59PM AWST.

For further information about this position, please contact: Michelle Knowles, Executive Assistant – E&I; on 08 •••• •686.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we strongly advise you apply as soon as possible as the City reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date.

Why The City of Melville?

We are a welcoming and diverse community that enjoys a blend of retail and business precincts and an abundance of open spaces in a unique, natural landscape, along the shores of the beautiful Swan and Canning Rivers.

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer 2024-2025 – a prestigious award that benchmarks workplace inclusion across various diversity areas. This recognition is the only one of its kind in Australia and highlights our commitment to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and inclusion thrives. In everything we do, we focus on our EPIC values of Excellence, Participation, Integrity and Caring and we aim to achieve an inclusive, vibrant, and sustainable future.

Why Belong?

Elevate your work experience with the City of Melville’s benefits!

- Enjoy annual salary increases of 4%, effective each year from 1 July 2025 to 1 July 2027





- Enjoy adaptable working arrangements that help balance work and life

- Stay active with a free LeisureFit membership

- Celebrate your special day with Birthday Leave – no work on your big day!

- Access paid parental leave to support your family

- Take more time to recharge with 2 extra days of leave plus the option to purchase additional leave (up to 10 weeks off per year)

- Benefit from a generous superannuation co-contribution of up to 15.5%

- Maximise your pay with salary packaging and novated leasing options

- Grow your career with structured professional development and study assistance programs

- Look after your wellbeing with wellness initiatives and Employee Assistance Programs

- Connect outside of work with a vibrant social club

The City of Melville celebrates diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people living with disabilities.

All candidates applying for a position where the use of ‘plant and machinery’ or driving a vehicle is an inherent requirement of the role and other ‘high risk’ facilities where public safety is at risk, will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test as part of a pre-employment medical.

We appreciate the interest from Recruitment Agencies in collaborating with us, however, at this time, the City of Melville is managing the recruitment process for this role. Please refrain from submitting candidate profiles to our team. Rest assured, should the need for external assistance arise in the future, we will not hesitate to reach out to recruitment agencies.

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