Dungog Shire Council

Administration Trainee

About us

Dungog Shire Council supports a growing rural community of almost 10,000 residents in the vibrant and picturesque Hunter region of NSW. We are committed to ensuring the ongoing and consistent delivery of local services that are valued by our community and will be for generations to come.

It is anticipated that our population will grow by 1.9% per annum over the next 20 years as per the Hunter Regional Plan, higher than the state growth average. With an additional 2,400 dwellings to be provided over the term of the Hunter Regional Plan, Dungog will be the second fastest growing LGA in the Hunter Region.

Dungog is ideally located just over an hour north of Newcastle and within close proximity to a range of other regional hubs in the Hunter Valley, such as Maitland and Raymond Terrace. We have an enviable lifestyle with easy access to World Heritage listed sites, such as Barrington Tops National Park.

Your next opportunity

As part of the Government-funded Fresh Start Program, Council has an exciting opportunity for an Administration Trainee to join our team. You will receive training to perform the full scope of duties associated with the Corporate and Customer Service function of Council, and undertake assigned work tasks related to customer service, records and finance as a productive team member.

To be successful, you must be eligible to complete a Certificate IV in Business. Participating in this course of study is required as part of your traineeship. 

Essential selection criteria include (full criteria in the Position Description below):

• High School Certificate and/or education/training relevant to the requirements of the position
• Demonstrated high level computer skills, including the Microsoft Office Suite and other software/database programs relevant to the position
• Ability to perform data entry tasks accurately and efficiently
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• High level literacy and numeracy skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions, and interpret instructional information and apply to on-the-job situations
•  Commitment to delivering a high standard of service, ensuring a customer-focused, flexible team approach to service delivery
• Ability to apply attention to detail and accuracy in work undertaken 
• Current Driver Licence

Be rewarded

This is a fixed-term, full-time opportunity for 24 months. The salary for this position will be paid at Trainee Rates dependent upon competency level and in accordance with Council’s Salary Policy and the Local Government (State) Award 2023. 

Other Council benefits:

• Extra leave between the Christmas and New Year period (additional to your annual leave)
• Flexible work arrangements
• Outstanding team environment
• Council-funded training opportunity
• Leave to attend training

How to apply

Thank you for your interest in working with Dungog Shire Council.

You can apply now using our simple online application form. You are able to start an application and complete it at a time that suits you by selecting the Save For Later button.

To submit your application, please follow the below steps:

1. Fill out the required personal details and online questions below
2. Attach the requested documents (e.g. resume, cover letter, qualifications, licences)
3. Review your application and select Confirm

What happens next?

You will receive an automated acknowledgement email once you have submitted your application. We will be in touch once we have reviewed your application. Please note that Council reserves the right to review applications before the close date, so we recommend you apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.

Please be aware that Council is required to complete pre-employment checks on recommended candidates prior to an offer of employment. These may include: reference checks, a pre-employment medical assessment, a criminal history check and/or a psychometric assessment.

For further information, please contact: Chris Hart, Coordinator Customer Service, or Shaun Chandler, Executive Manager Corporate & Customer Service on (02) 4995 7777

Applications close: Monday 30 June 2025 AEST 11:59 PM

Click here to view the Position Description