Council’s Works and Services teams are energetic and passionate about delivering exceptional customer service to our Community, Customers, Councillors and Council.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated person who is interested in undertaking a 12-month traineeship in Business Administration.
The role will support the Works and Services teams to complete administration duties required in the business stream. You will develop skills in administration and customer service at the Services Depot based in Oak Flats.
The traineeship has an anticipated start date in July 2026 and covers both practical and theoretical requirements supported by Council and TAFE.
Council's Cadet, Apprentice and Trainee (CAT) Program aims to grow Council's skilled workforce capacity by creating job opportunities and a talent pipeline for specialised roles and to develop future leaders by providing employment opportunity and professional development experiences that support and complement a related course of external tertiary study. Council’s cadets, apprentices or trainees receive ongoing training, guidance and support from workplace mentors while completing a nationally recognised qualification.
For more information on our CAT program, click here.
We offer:
Shellharbour City Council offers a high performing and sustainable organisation to deliver outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration and innovation. We have exciting, rewarding career opportunities and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work/life balance.
- Temporary full time, 35 hours per week with access to flexi-time for a period of 12 months
- Salary up to $838.00 per week (dependent on school level achieved & years out of school with a range from $412.70 for a school leaver up to $838.00 for 5+ years out of school) *Based on 25/26 Award Rates
- Plus 12% superannuation *Subject to increase on 1 July 26
- Plus bi-Annual Bonus Payments
- Plus on the job training
- Plus compulsory course costs are paid by Council
- Plus up to 3 hours of study time per week
- Great culture with a strong, values led and progressive team
- Enjoy our employee benefits programs and access to Novated lease options and significant retail discounts and corporate fitness programs, weekly payrun, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more
- Access to local government and employee benefits such as; Annual Award Increases, LSL after five years, three weeks sick leave per annum, Health and wellbeing leave and more.
For further information about the position, click here for the position description.
Contact: Holly Emmerson, Team Leader Administration - Works and Services on 4221 6269.
Closing date: Sunday, 14 June 2026 at 11:30pm.
About us:
Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 82,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres. It's an area of great natural beauty - stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, set against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment.
Our dedication to be financially sustainable in an evolving environment, while striving for a great organisational culture and committing to employing staff who embrace our core values, has made Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice.
We have been recognised with numerous state and national awards in recent times, including eight wins for our First Nations Community the Yirran Muru (many pathways) playspace, as well as being presented as winners in the NSW Landscape Architecture Awards, Regional Achievement Awards, and Parks and Leisure Australia Regional Awards of Excellence.
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Shellharbour City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the unique strengths and talents of all people. Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.
At Shellharbour City Council we promote respect at work as a fundamental right for all and strive to create a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. This commitment extends to the promotion of the rights of all children and young people to be safe from harm when interacting with our services and spaces. Our values, Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability underpin all we do.
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