Central Highlands Regional Council – Emerald QLD
Work Type:Maximum Term Full Time - 24 Months
Directorate:Corporate Services
Award & Salary:In accordance with relevant industrial agreements, including the applicable Award, Order or Certified Agreement
Central Highlands Regional Council (CHRC) is seeking a motivated, reliable, and eager-to-learn trainee to join our Procurement & Legal team.
This is an exciting prospect to gain full-time, paid work while working towards a Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracts.
As a trainee, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting CHRC's procurement activities through data management, reporting, policy administration, and contract-related processes.
You'll work alongside experienced professionals while developing an understanding of procurement practices, compliance requirements, and corporate governance.
This hands-on experience, combined with formal training, will provide you with valuable skills and knowledge to build a successful career in procurement, contracts, and business administration.
What you'll bring
A positive attitude and a genuine desire to learn
An ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively as a team player
Basic computer literacy and confidence using Microsoft Office applications
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Good organisational and time management skills
An interest in procurement, contracts, business processes, and governance
Sound written and verbal communication skills
The ability to handle information professionally and confidentially
Commitment to completing a Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracts
Please note:



Although a current driver's licence is not mandatory for this role, you must ensure that you have a means of transportation to and from work.
What you'll be doing
Assisting with the accurate and timely maintenance of procurement records and data
Supporting the analysis and reporting of procurement information
Assisting with the preparation of procurement-related reports and documentation
Supporting the review and maintenance of procurement policies, procedures, and templates
Learning and applying procurement and contract management principles
Assisting in ensuring procurement activities comply with CHRC's policies and internal controls
Providing administrative support to procurement and contract management processes
Why work with CHRC?
At CHRC, we're committed to creating opportunities for the next generation of skilled workers.
As the winner of the **** and **** Regional Queensland Training Awards – Large Employer of the Year, as well as producing the **** Apprentice of the Year and **** Equity Student of the Year, we have a proven track record of supporting apprentices and trainees to achieve their career goals.
At CHRC, there's a rewarding path and an incredible future waiting for you.
Through hands-on experience, structured training, and supportive mentoring,



you'll have the opportunity to develop valuable skills, gain a nationally recognised qualification, and build a rewarding career close to home.
We also offer great benefits including:
Five weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
Fortnightly RDO's
Full uniform allocation
Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
Wages paid fortnightly
Employee Assistance Program
Fitness Passport member benefits
To be eligible for this traineeship, you must:
Be at least 15 years of age and no longer at school
Meet citizen, residency, and visa requirements to undertake a traineeship
Not hold a qualification equal to or higher than the traineeship qualification in the same field
Where trainee positions are funded through government initiatives, they may be subject to additional eligibility requirements.
We strongly encourage applications from the following groups:
Young people (aged ***** years, including those in and transitioned from out-of-home care)
Long-term unemployed job seekers
Mature-age job seekers (aged 45 years or older)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Migrants and refugees
People with disability
Displaced workers
Women re-entering the workforce
Veterans and ex-service personnel and their families
Pre-employment checks for this role include:
Right to Work in Australia
Medical Assessment
Reference Checks
Licence Checks (if applicable)
Funding Eligibility Checks
Whoever you are, there's a place for you here.
Applications close: Monday 19th October **** at 8am.
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📌 Procurement Trainee (Emerald)
🏢 Central Highlands Regional Council
📍 Emerald