At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.
• Temporary Full time up to 12 months
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Location:
Bankstown
• $395.20
- $808.40 per week
• Growth and development opportunities

About the role
A Business Administration Trainee assists with the provision of administrative and clerical support including the maintenance of records, reception functions and data entry. For further information please click here to view the role description. About you Are you a committed, detail-oriented individual looking to kick-start your career with professional development opportunities? We are seeking a motivated Business Administration Trainee to join our team. The successful applicant will:
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Be motivated to develop new skills.
• Have exceptional attention to detail.
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people. Essential requirements of the role
• Eligibility and commitment to undertake and complete structured on-the-job training and a Certificate III in Business Administration with a registered training provider
• A valid Working with Children Check
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education. Benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions




• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply
Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role and answer the pre-screening question.
• Describe a situation where you needed to pay attention to details (for example, checking your work before handing it in). What steps did you take to make sure everything was accurate? (300 words max) Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience, insights and alignment with the Department’s values and priorities. Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application. If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application. All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’. Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.



This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information. Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa. Closing date 29 November 2026 at 11:59pm. For role enquiries please contact Robert MacMaster on Robert.
[email protected] and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Krystal Bourke at Krystal.
[email protected]. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage. A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.

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