About Inner West Council
Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney's larger local metropolitan local government councils looking after a community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city's most vibrant, creative, liveable, and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.
Location
Sydney, New South Wales
Description
The community is at the heart of IWC, and our values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Compassion and Collaboration are at the centre of everything that we do.
Application Programme
Inner West Council is hosting traineeships with GTO Ability Advocates Australia to recruit trainees within multiple areas of Council core business as part of the Inclusive Traineeship Program 2026. This is a paid, 12-month traineeship, designed for people with disability who are looking to start or restart their career in a structured, supportive office environment.
Applicant Criteria
* People with disability aged 18 years and over
* Individuals eligible for traineeships under relevant training and employment frameworks
* Jobseekers residing within or able to access Inner West Sydney locations
What is the Administration traineeship?
Kickstart your career in Business Administration with Inner West Council. This hands‐on role lets you earn while you learn, gaining valuable skills while completing a Certificate III in Business Administration (BSB30120) in our Customer Service and Document & Records team. Over the next 12 months, you'll be part of a fully supported program that blends on‐the‐job training with online learning. You'll be part of a team delivering high‐quality administration and operational support processing correspondence and other records handled by the Document & Records Management team while building valuable skills for your future. Guided by a clear training plan, you'll work towards key competencies, complete assessments, and track your progress as you grow your career.
For more information about traineeships, please go toApprentice Support Australia
About The Role
Make a meaningful impact by supporting the management of both digital and physical records across their entire lifecycle generated in Inner West Council. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting with the delivery of administrative and operational support of Document and Records Management.
Required Skills, Experience and Qualifications
* Willingness and interest in attaining a Cert III in Business Administration
* Commitment to undertake and complete all required tasks
* Ability to manage complex information access requests, including third‐party consultations
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
* Ability to communicate effectively to the public, co‐workers and management
How To Apply
Please note this recruitment is being managed by Ability Advocates - all enquiries and applications must be submitted to Ability Advocates directly at their career page.
Enquiries
Please contact Ian Gatt, Inclusive Pathways and Industry Partnerships Specialist at Ability Advocates Australia, 1300 028 928 or 02 8550 5222. Email: Ian.Gatt@abilityadvocates.com.au
Closing Date
Sunday 3 May 2026, 11:30 PM
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