Administration Trainee – Aboriginal Identified Position

The Administration Trainee is the first point of contact for people who call or visit Maliga Ngura.

The role answers and directs telephone enquiries, welcomes community members and visitors, and supports the day-to-day running.

While working, the trainee completes a Certificate III in Business and builds the skills and experience for a career in administration.

Key responsibilities

Answer incoming calls in a warm, respectful and culturally responsive way, take accurate messages and refer callers to the right staff member or service

Greet community members, clients and visitors, sign visitors in and out, and let staff know when people arrive

Check the general email inbox and handle incoming and outgoing mail

Keep calendars, meeting room bookings and staff contact lists up to date

Prepare and format letters, forms, templates and easy reports

Enter data and file records accurately in paper and electronic systems

Help organise meetings, community events and cultural days, including bookings, catering and taking notes

Monitor and order supplies using approved processes

Help with basic finance administration under supervision, such as collecting receipts, matching invoices

About you





Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander

Willing to enrol in and complete a Certificate III in Business

Clear spoken communication and a friendly, respectful manner on the phone and in person

Basic computer skills, including email and word processing, or a willingness to learn them

Ability to keep information confidential

Reliable, willing to learn and open to feedback

Obtain a National Police Check, a NSW Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Check.

Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, Darkinjung Country and the local Aboriginal community, organisations and protocols

Some experience with Microsoft 365 or similar software (desirable)

About us

Maliga Ngura is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation empowering the Aboriginal Community on Darkinjung Country.

This traineeship is supported by the NSW Government's Elsa Dixon Aboriginal Employment Grant, which funds Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations to create training and employment pathways for Aboriginal people.

The trainee will be referred to the Barranggirra mentoring program for cultural and training support while they study.

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📌 Administration Trainee – Aboriginal Identified Position (Central Coast Council)
🏢 Maliga Ngura Services
📍 Central Coast Council