Lismore City Council
Trainee Finance Officer
Job No:
LCC329
Location:
Lismore, NSW
About Us
Lismore City Council proudly promotes the principles of Equal Employment Opportunities and fosters a culture of diversity to represent the community of our Local Government Area. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
We offer great conditions and our community is unlike any other – you can build a beautiful life and a great career in this region. Lismore is the heart of the area, with all services you would expect from a regional city. We’re just 45 minutes from Byron Bay and only two and a half hours from Brisbane. With its outstanding natural beauty, subtropical climate, a diverse and colourful community, close proximity to some of Australia's best beaches, a major regional hospital, quality schools and a bustling retail and cultural precinct, Lismore is an enviable place to work and call home.
About this position
Full-time: 70 hours per fortnight
Salary: The salary will be aligned to the Trainees Rates of Pay in the Local Government State Award (refer details below)
Closing date: Thursday, 25 January 2018 at 4:00pm
Contact: For a confidential discussion or further information regarding this position please contact John Hartley, on 6625 0516, or Ian Lollback on (02) 6625 0576.
PLEASE NOTE:
- No paper applications will be accepted therefore all applications are to be submitted online through Council's eRecruitment portal.
- We are no longer accepting late applications therefore please allow yourself enough time to submit your application prior to the deadline.
Person Description:
- The right person for this role will be self-motivated, proactive, observant and aware
- They will be a team player
- They will embody Council’s values
- They will be keen to acquire new knowledge and have pride in their work
- They will have good interpersonal skills.
Position details:
The primary function of this Traineeship is to develop the skills and knowledge of activities within the Finance & Governance Department and assist in the achievement of outcomes in line with Council’s procedures, policies and legislative requirements.
The Trainee is responsible for making every effort to acquire the skills and knowledge needed to undertake and successfully complete the study component of the traineeship.
The Traineeship is a full-time position for 24 months and the trainee will undertake Certificate III in Business Administration, in conjunction with on the job training.
Please note: The traineeship is aimed at unqualified applicants who have not formally completed a Certificate level III, equivalent or above. Those with Certificate level III, equivalent or above are not eligible for this Traineeship.
Full position description here.
Conditions of Employment
Conditions of employment are in the Local Government (State) Award and relevant Council policy, procedures and agreements.
Local Government (State) Award - Trainee Rates of Pay:
|
Trainee Level |
Rate Per Week |
|
T3 at 17 years of age |
$572.60 |
|
T4 at 18 years of age or over or HSC |
$669.40 |
What we need from you:
To enable successful course completion you will need to have competent maths skills.
Qualifications and experience:
- Eligibility to commence a Certificate III in Business Administration or equivalent
- A Driver’s Licence (desirable)
- Completion of HSC (desirable)
Referee Checking
The names and contact numbers of two referees will form part of the recruitment process.
Pre-employment Screening
A Pre-Placement Health Assessment shall be conducted prior to any offer of appointment and as part of the pre-placement health assessment candidates will be required to undertake a drug test. Other screening processes appropriate to the role will be conducted including referee checking.
Our values
You will be asked a question about our values in the online application form. You can find more detailed information on our values on our eRecruitment portal.
Our values were created as part of a consultative ‘Values Project’ involving staff across the organisation. Our values are to respect, to strive, to be passionate and to communicate. We expect anyone who applies for a job with us to be aligned with these values. Our catchphrase is 'Values begins with a V but start with you.’ We want our organisation to be full of talented people who believe in our values.