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Trainee Administration Officer

Job No: CVC3413400
Location: Grafton

Clarence Valley Council performs a range of functions and is one of the valley's largest employers. We have a reputation in the community for providing quality service and this is a credit to the teamwork, dedication and skill of our employees. We value our employees and provide a progressive, rewarding and flexible working environment.  Benefits include:

  • a 9 day fortnight
  • the opportunity to accrue time in lieu
  • support for study at TAFE and University level
  • the opportunity to 'purchase' leave
  • access to an Employee Assistance Program
  • Special Leave for RFS and SES volunteers
  • Defence Leave for members of the ADF Reserves 

To view the position description download here.

To view the traineeship/apprenticeship eligibility form download here.

This position on offer is a two year full time career path traineeship within Council's Environment, Development & Strategic Planning Section. Following the period of traineeship, the trainee may be considered for the permanent position of Administration Officer, subject to meeting the required eligibility criteria.

Successful completion of the traineeship will award the trainee with a nationally recognised Certificate IV from the Business Services Training Package.

Commencement salary will be dependent on the highest year of school completed plus years out of school.

The position is located in Grafton.

Candidates must be eligible for a Government funded traineeship. Please ensure the traineeship/apprenticeship eligibility form is completed or your application will not be considered.

For further information please contact Mandy Cronin, Senior Planning Support Officer, on (02) 6643 0259.

A probation period applies to this position.

Closing date: Monday, 5 February 2018 at 4:00 PM (NSW time).  

How to apply:

  • All applications must be lodged online via Council's website www.clarence.nsw.gov.au.
  • Applications received via Seek's "Apply for this job" function will not be considered.
  • Once you start your online application you cannot save and return later. 
  • You may wish to prepare your responses in a Word document, and then copy and paste into the fields below.
  • Attachments such as certificates and licences must be combined into one document before you attach them to your application.
  • You must use your own email address and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with Council.
  • For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria please refer to the Careers page on the Clarence Valley Council website. 

 For this application you will not be required to supply a resume, only relevant certificate and licences. 

 Council is an EEO employer and indigenous people are encouraged to apply.

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