About Maxima:
Maxima is a leading Group Training Organisation – we manage recruitment, placement and ongoing support of trainees and apprentices on behalf of our host employers. We aim to help you kick-start your career into the job or industry of your choice, boost your employment credentials and equip you with the skills and knowledge to be able to succeed in the future.
Your Host Employer:
At Ipswich City Council, you’ll be part of a team that helps shape the future. Our teams operate across various industries delivering services to the community, and work together to support a liveable, inclusive and sustainable city for our thriving community.
Guided by our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, safety and wellbeing and leadership, you’ll be supported to learn, grow and build your career.
The role:
We are seeking a Business Trainee – Community and Sports Department
Location: Ipswich
Duration: 12-Month traineeship, February 2027 intake
As a Business Trainee, you will have an opportunity to gain practical experience in a team that works across community development, sport and recreation, community funding, active and healthy programs, youth and inclusion initiatives, and community partnerships. During the 12-month paid traineeship, you will gain real world experience while completing a Certificate III in Business.
You will work alongside experienced professionals while earning a qualification, giving you the skills and confidence to launch your business career.
What are 5 key aspects of this role you’ll learn?
1. Administration and office support skills
2. Community and stakeholder engagement.
3. Project, event and program coordination.
4. Professional communication and teamwork.
5. Understanding how local government supports communities
What are 3 challenges of this role and how you will be supported?
1. Adjusting to routine administration tasks requiring high levels of concentration
– How we manage this
Trainee’s will be supported by experienced mentors
2. Adjusting to prioritising tasks
– How we manage this
Trainee’s will be supported through training and hands-on experience
3. Trainee’s may face challenges in balancing study and work commitments
– How we manage this
Trainee’s will be supported by a dedicated Maxima field officer as well as support from the Ipswich council team and the Registered Training Organisation.
What makes this job rewarding?
One of the most rewarding aspects of the role is seeing the positive impact our work has on the community. Whether supporting a local sporting club, helping deliver a community event, assisting with a grant program or contributing to a community initiative, trainees can see how their work contributes to real outcomes for Ipswich residents.
Please click apply and submit your cover letter and resume.
Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted directly
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