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.
Position Description: Business Administration Trainee - Position Description
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 Loading
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.
Responsibilities
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 multiple full-time, fixed-term roles on offer for 12 months, commencing in 2026. These positions will be based in multiple Schools, Divisions and Institutes across Western Sydney University. Some roles may be shared between two or more business units, 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
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: 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 two months closing on Wednesday 8th October 2025.
Shortlisting: Following the application closing date, all applications will go through a shortlisting process, which can take up to 2 weeks.
Interviews: Interviews will take place on Monday 20th October 2025 in a face-to-face setting at our Parramatta South Campus.
Commencement: The successful applicants will commence in January 2026.
Remuneration
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
Recruitment Enquiries
Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to Tiana Woodward, Senior Advisor Talent Acquisition, via
Please note, only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Training
Industries: Education Administration Programs
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