In this traineeship you will provide administrative support to various finance teams. You will gain experience in the areas of accounts payable and receivable, rates and property administration.
Benefits:
* Practical work skills while working full time
* Academic skills through a training organisation
* A nationally recognised qualification
* A supportive environment working in a field you are interested in
* Working with a diverse workforce where different ideas and perspectives lead to innovation and better decision making
* The chance to work alongside industry experts in our growing city
About You:
To be successful in this traineeship you will:
* Be reliable and able to follow work instructions
* Be organised
* Have a genuine interest in your chosen traineeship area
* Be prepared to work in a team and communicate well
* Be dedicated to completing a Nationally Accredited qualification
Your Host Employer:
Ipswich City Council is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity. It is the state's fastest growing city and oldest provincial city.
Ipswich City Council contributes to our vibrant and growing region with teams operating across various industries delivering services to the community and creating our vision:
'Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all. Join us.'
We have a workplace culture built on our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership. Come and join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.
Ipswich City Council encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. Council has a Cultural Mentoring Program; offers meaningful participation in council's NAIDOC week celebrations and the opportunity to be involved in council's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employee Working Group initiatives.
Eligibility:
Traineeships are funded in part by the Queensland Government's Skilling Queenslanders for Work - First Start initiative, there are eligibility criteria that need to be met.
* Be a Queensland resident
* Be an Australian citizen or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
* Be aged 15 years or older and no longer at school; and
* Not have any existing qualifications above a certificate III
Additional eligibility includes -
* Pass pre-employment screening, including drug and alcohol
* National police clearance
About Maxima:
Maxima is a leading Group Training Organisation - we manage recruitment, placement and ongoing support of trainees and apprentices on behalf of our host employers. We aim to help you kick-start your career into the job or industry of your choice, boost your employment credentials and equip you with the skills and knowledge to be able to succeed in the future. For further information please visit our website
This position is paid under the National Training Wage.
Traineeships will commence in mid April 2026.
Closing date: 13 March 2026.