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
Host Employer:
Maxima, in partnership with the City of Salisbury, is offering an exciting opportunity for a student living with a disability to undertake a School-Based Traineeship within the People and Performance Department. This traineeship provides valuable hands-on workplace experience in a supportive Council office environment while the trainee continues their secondary school education.
The successful trainee will work a designated day/s at City of Salisbury offices while attending school on their remaining days, allowing them to develop practical administration and workplace skills. Throughout the traineeship, they will contribute to the delivery of quality services to the local community while gaining real-world experience in a professional workplace.
As part of the School-Based Traineeship, the student will complete a Certificate III in Business Administration and receive credit towards their South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).
As a trainee you will:
- Provide administrative support to the team through data entry, filing, document preparation, and record maintenance.
- Respond to routine enquiries and provide excellent customer service.
- Assist with scheduling appointments, meetings, and events.
- Maintain accurate electronic and hard-copy filing systems.
- Use Microsoft Office applications to prepare correspondence and reports.
- Support general office operations and contribute to a positive team environment.
- Comply with organisational policies, procedures, and workplace health and safety requirements.
- Demonstrate a willingness to learn, develop new skills, and complete training requirements associated with the traineeship.
Who can apply:
- Commencing Year 11 or Year 12 in 2027
- Living with a disability
- Attending a school within the City of Salisbury Council area
- Have approval from school and parent/guardian to participate in a School-Based Traineeship program
- Have an interest in developing administration, customer service and workplace skills through a School-Based Traineeship
How to apply:
Speak to your career counsellor at school and your parent/guardian firstly. Create a resume and submit an application through the Maxima website.
For more information regarding school-based traineeships, visit the Skills SA website:
My Training | School-based apprenticeships and traineeships
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