Trainee Business Services

About the role

City of Newcastle has an exciting career opportunity for a Trainee Business Services within our Planning and Environment directorate. This is a 2-year fixed-term contract where you will be part of the business support, process improvement and customer excellence team, providing a customer-centric approach to our community. You will work closely with highly experienced and qualified people within the Planning and Environment team, as part of a professional, dedicated, and passionate team that supports professional development opportunities.

What you'll do

• General administration duties
• Drafting correspondence and reports
• Preparation of agendas
• Coordination of meetings
• Briefing notes and memos
• Minute taking
• Internal and external customer enquiries
• General research

Benefits

• 35-hour working week with flexible work arrangements including an optional 9-day fortnight
• 4 weeks of annual leave, 3 weeks of personal leave plus 2 additional paid public holidays
• 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment
• Paid parental leave for primary carers
• Industry leading employment conditions
• Corporate Fitness program from as little as $18.00 per fortnight
• Access to a range of exclusive CN employee benefits programs, including Novated Lease options as well as access to reward and recognition vouchers
• Annual performance development plans and ongoing training and development opportunities
• Leading the CN Way leadership program
• Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (IDE) employee networks and initiatives
• Access to Health & Wellbeing programs including an Onsite Physiotherapist, Yoga and Mental Health Ambassador Groups

Pay

From $55,118.76 + 17.5% annual leave loading, yearly payment + 12% Superannuation per annum for a 35-hour week.

Schedule

35-hour working week.

Application process

You will be required to attend 1 x group assessment centre for a 3-hour period between 21 September 2026 – 28 September 2026. Application Closing Date: Monday 7 September 2026.

If you require further information, please refer to our FAQ's sheet or send an email to our team via futurefit@ncc.nsw.gov.au. If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact recruit@ncc.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.