Business Administration Traineeship - 12 month Position

Job Description

Ballarat & District Aboriginal Co-operative (BADAC) Established in 1979 by the Ballarat Aboriginal community in the Ballarat district, BADAC's vision is to be the strongest voice and presence in the Ballarat area, supporting and respecting their people, enhancing our community, growing their culture and honouring their heritage. BADAC is the Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisation (ACCO) for the Ballarat and District area, covering 4 local government areas (LGAs). The organisation is extremely proud of the contribution and support they have provided the local Aboriginal community over the past 40 years delivering a comprehensive range of health, social, welfare and community development programs to local Aboriginal people. Our vision Ballarat and District Aboriginal Co-operative exists to achieve self-determination for the Aboriginal community, enabling stronger families by ensuring equal opportunities in health, housing, education, employment and justice through a holistic and culturally relevant approach. The Opportunity Are you looking to kickstart your career in business administration? BADAC is very excited to announce that we are offering an exciting 12-month full-time traineeship. With us, you will gain hands-on experience while completing a Certificate III in Business Administration. This role is an entry-level administration role and will be best suited for someone who has just finished school and is wanting to get a jump start in their administration career. What You’ll Gain: Access to Cultural Awareness Training. Practical workplace experience in a professional setting. Mentorship and support from experienced professionals. Protected training times to be able to work through off-the-job training. A nationally recognised qualification upon completion. Opportunities to develop essential administrative skills. Opportunities to develop your career further within our growing organisation. Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Access to generous Salary Packaging options. Professional Development and internal networking opportunities. The Details Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, our Trainee will assist with general reception and administration duties within Ballarat and District Aboriginal Co-Operative. This role offers a unique blend of on-the-job training, mentoring, and online classroom learning. The successful candidate will need to be highly motivated, enthusiastic, and positive and have sound knowledge of Aboriginal culture and an ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of Aboriginal & non-Aboriginal clients. As a trainee, you will work alongside our team to support daily office operations while working towards your Certificate III in Business Administration over 12 months. Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Receipt of all enquiries, both in person and by telephone, and ensure that these enquiries are directed to the relevant and appropriate individual within the organisation. Data entry and document management. Customer service and reception duties. Scheduling and administrative support. Assisting with reports and correspondence. Key Selection Criteria: Sound knowledge and understanding or willingness to learn about Aboriginal culture and values. Being a familiar face to the community with strong community ties preferred but not essential. The successful applicant must be friendly, professional, and willing to provide support to the community and the workplace. Enthusiastic and eager to learn. Strong communication and organisational skills. A team player with attention to detail. No prior experience required - ideal for recent school leavers or career changers! Commitment to work towards and complete a Certificate III in Business Administration. Other Info To be considered for roles with BADAC you will need to: Have (or be willing to have) a National Police Clearance and current Working with Children Check Clearance. If this sounds like the sort of opportunity you would be interested in, please click here to apply! If you have any questions relating to this role please email us via or via phone the HRG team on 5331 5344. Please Note: All applications will require applicants to provide a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria above and a copy of their resume. Applications without the required documents will not be accepted. Applications close C.O.B 17th March 2025 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. BADAC is a Child Safe organisation and all employees are expected to adhere to our Child Safe Guidelines. BADAC is committed to diversity in employment aiming to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we operate in. We foster a workplace culture in which LGBTQIA+SB employees feel included, safe, and supported. #J-18808-Ljbffr