Business Administration Trainee (Identified Role)

This is an identified position and applicants must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Person. Being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational qualification as authorised under Section 14(D) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

Please refer to the Guidelines for Confirmation of Identity for Indigenous Australians for the requirements of this position.
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• Multiple full-time, fixed-term roles available for 12 months, commencing in 2026
• Remuneration: HEW Level 1 $72,750 to $75,643 p.a. including 17% Super & leave

About the Role
As a Business Administration Trainee, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on administration experience within a business environment while undertaking VET studies over a 12-month period.

The main aspects of the role will include:

• Completing a Certificate III in Business Administration.
• Providing administrative and service support to your workplace supervisor and business unit.
• Maintaining record keeping and filing systems.
• Using computerised information systems and related technologies.
• Prioritising own and other adhoc tasks to meet required deadlines.
• Working collaboratively with your workplace supervisor and colleagues.
• Building and maintaining professional workplace relations with internal and external stakeholders.

There are with multiple full-time, fixed term roles on offer for 12-months, commencing in 2026. These positions will be based in the multiple Schools, Divisions and or Institutes across Western Sydney University. Please note that some of these roles may be shared between two or more of business units within the university, and a trainee may need to travel between campuses.

There are multiple opportunities at the following Western Sydney University campuses;

• Bankstown
• Campbelltown
• Hawkesbury
• Kingswood
• Liverpool City
• Parramatta City & Engineering Innovation Hub
• Parramatta South
• Westmead 

Applicants will be asked to rank the eight Western Sydney University campuses in order of preference.

For further information, please refer to the Position Description linked here: Business Administration Trainee - Position Description

About You
To be considered for this opportunity, you must:

• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Person.
• Have completed a year 9 level of schooling or equivalent.
• Have an interest in general business administration duties.
• Display a commitment to enrol and complete a Certificate III in Business (Administration) traineeship for 12 months.
• Must not have completed any formal education or training resulting in a qualification.

Application Timeline

• Advertisement: The job posting will be live for one week, closing on Thursday 4th December 2025.
• Shortlisting: Following the application closing date, all applications will go through a shortlisting process.
• Interviews: Interviews will take place in a face-to-face setting at our Parramatta South Campus from the week commending 8th December 2025. 
• Commencement: The successful applicants will commence in January 2026.

Remuneration Package: HEW Level 1 $72,750 to $75,643 p.a. (comprising Salary of $61,475 to $63,919 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading).

Position Enquiries: Please direct specific enquiries regarding the role to Sharna McNamara, Indigenous Employment Officer, via [email protected]

Recruitment Enquiries: Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to Tiana Woodward, Senior Advisor Talent Acquisition, via [email protected]

Closing Date: 11:59pm, Thursday 4th December 2025.

Please note, only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.