Description
10 Full-Time Traineeships | Certificate III in Business | Commencing February 2027
Organisation: Western Sydney University
Locations: Campbelltown, Hawkesbury (Richmond), Kingswood (Penrith), Parramatta City & Parramatta South
Employment Type: Full-Time, Fixed-Term – 12 Months
Salary: HEW Level 1 – $63,646–$66,176 + superannuation and leave loading
Commencement: February 2027
Applications Close: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Job Reference: REF1833A
About the Opportunity
Western Sydney University is recruiting 10 Business Administration Trainees through its Ignite Indigenous Traineeship Program.
The program provides Indigenous people of Greater Western Sydney with an opportunity to gain practical, on-the-job experience within a large university while completing vocational education and training.
Successful trainees will undertake a Certificate III in Business while gaining 12 months of hands-on administration experience across different areas of Western Sydney University.
What You'll Do
Depending on your placement, you may:
• Provide administrative support to your supervisor and business unit
• Maintain records and filing systems
• Use computerised information systems and workplace technology
• Manage and prioritise administrative tasks
• Assist with meetings, events and projects
• Prepare documents and correspondence
• Support staff, students and other stakeholders
• Develop professional workplace relationships
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the University
You'll also work towards completing a Certificate III in Business during the traineeship.
Placement Opportunities
There are 10 positions available across several Western Sydney University campuses and teams, including opportunities in:
• Faculty of Health
• Office of People & Culture
• Future Student Engagement
• Division of Education and Students
• Division of Indigenous Leadership / Badanami
• Faculty of Engineering, Computing & Science
• ASPIRE™ Program
• The College
• Faculty of Social Sciences, Arts, Business, Education and Law
• Division of the Provost
Applicants will be asked to rank the available placement opportunities in order of preference during the application process. Some positions may involve working across more than one business unit or campus.
Who Can Apply?
This is an identified position and applicants must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. This is a genuine occupational qualification authorised under Section 14(D) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
Applicants will also be required to provide confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity in accordance with Western Sydney University requirements.
To be considered, applicants must:
• Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
• Have completed Year 9 level schooling or equivalent
• Have an interest in general business administration
• Be committed to enrolling in and completing the 12-month Certificate III in Business traineeship
• Not have previously completed formal education or training resulting in a qualification
For the placement with The College, a current NSW Employee Working with Children Clearance is mandatory.
What Western Sydney University Offers
Trainees can access benefits including:
• Indigenous staff networks, mentoring and cultural initiatives
• Five days of paid cultural and ceremonial leave each year
• Additional unpaid cultural and ceremonial leave
• Culturally responsive wellbeing and Employee Assistance Program support
• Flexible work arrangements
• Fitness Passport
• Staff discounts and University facilities and services
Recruitment Timeline
Applications close: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Interviews: 13–14 October 2026, face-to-face at Parramatta South Campus
Commencement: February 2027
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted directly through the Western Sydney University online recruitment portal.
Candidates will be asked to complete screening questions addressing the qualifications, experience and skills required for the traineeship. Applications submitted outside the University's recruitment system will not be considered.
Apply directly through Western Sydney University
Position enquiries: Brody O'Brien — B.O’Brien@westernsydney.edu.au
Please include REF1833A in your enquiry.
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