Temporary Full-Time (2 Years)
Are you looking to kick-start your career? Obtain a Nationally Recognised Qualification and valuable experience in recruitment and early careers with a Traineeship at Lake Mac Council
* Earn while you learn – Get paid while you study a Certificate IV in Human Resources
* Gain valuable skills while being mentored by highly skilled professionals
* Make a difference and positively contribute to our community
Lake Macquarie City Council is one of the largest employers of training positions in the Hunter region. The Trainee Recruitment Support Officer is part of Council's Early Careers Program designed to provide you with on-the-job experience, mentoring and support from highly skilled professionals, all while you complete a formal qualification. Additional benefits include paid course fees and paid study time while gaining valuable skills and experience.
Earn while you learn and kick-start your career with Lake Mac Council
ABOUT THE JOB
Join us for a two-year traineeship where you'll complete a Certificate IV in Human Resources while gaining hands-on experience in recruitment and talent programs. As a Trainee Recruitment Support Officer, you'll learn the full end-to-end recruitment process and play a key role in supporting Council's early careers initiatives.
Training will be provided both on-the-job and online. You'll start by mastering recruitment systems and processes in local government, then expand your knowledge of early careers programs. By the end of your traineeship, you'll be confident in:
* Managing recruitment and talent attraction processes and systems
* Coordinating early careers programs (trainees, cadets, apprentices, work experience)
* Handling administrative workflows and delivering excellent customer service
* Organising meetings, preparing agendas, and taking minutes
* Communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders
The position is located at Lake Macquarie City Council offices and may involve travel within Lake Macquarie. You will work 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a nine-day fortnight.
Read the position statement here and learn more about this exciting opportunity.
WHAT WE OFFER
* Receive a wage whilst studying towards a qualification starting from $855.38 per week plus 12% superannuation
* Payment of all course fees
* Paid time to study and attend compulsory classes
* Yearly pay reviews and increases based on performance
* Four weeks paid annual leave
* Be mentored and work closely with a team of HR professionals in a supportive, innovative environment
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for people who:
* Have completed Year 12 (or equivalent)
* Are interested in Human Resources and recruitment
* Are committed to completing the training course requirements over two years
* Enjoy working in a team
* Demonstrate strong initiative, good attention to detail and strong organisational skills
HOW TO APPLY
If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you Get your application in by midnight, Sunday 4 January 2026.
* Click the 'Apply Now' button below to start your application. You will need to upload a resume and provide responses to application questions based on the position statement
* This position will be open during the Christmas shutdown period. For all enquiries about the role or accessibility requirements, please email Penny Howell, Talent Attraction Coordinator at Enquiries will be responded to prior to 24 December 2025 and on Friday 2 January 2026.
* You will hear back from us by 8 January 2026 and applicants will need to be available to attend a group assessment on Wednesday 14 January 2026.
Our people shape the future of our city. We're proud of our city and the work we do to make our city even better for the community, and we know you will be too. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workforce that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative, bold and most importantly – to be yourself We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees, and people with disability. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.
As part of the recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.