Business Administration Traineeships

About this Opportunity

This position is only open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants*

• Fixed-Term (12 months), Full-Time (Monday to Friday – 36.25 hours per week)
• 2027 Traineeship Program
• CQUniversity Rockhampton and Bundaberg 
• Traineeship Rates Apply (Miscellaneous Award 2020)

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

Working at CQUniversity

CQUniversity is seeking Business Administration Trainees to provide administrative assistance within the organisation, while completing a Certificate III in Business over a one-year duration.

As a Business Administration Trainee, you will gain hands-on experience in a professional environment while supporting the day-to-day operations of the University. You'll develop valuable administration and customer service skills while working in a supportive environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives and experiences.

Your positive attitude, willingness to learn, strong customer focus and ability to build respectful relationships with people from diverse backgrounds will support your success in securing one of these exciting opportunities. Take the first step towards building your administration career and apply today.

Benefits of working at CQUniversity

• Supportive work environment with on-the-job training and mentoring
• Flexible work/life balance
• Up to 5 days paid Indigenous Cultural or Ceremonial leave
• 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)
• 5.4 weeks annual leave (plus 3 working days paid at Christmas and New Year closure)
• 10 days personal/sick leave, plus 5 days carer’s leave
• Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport

Position Requirements

• Interest in business administration in the higher education sector.
• Ability to commit to the completion of required study and work simultaneously.
• Willingness to take on tasks as directed by supervisors.
• Basic computer skills such as Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
• Ability to work well in a team environment.