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Novaskill has partnered with Northern Beaches Council to offer an exciting Procurement Traineeship opportunity within their Finance Procurement team.
The Opportunity
Novaskill is proud to partner with Northern Beaches Council to offer a Procurement Traineeship – a fantastic opportunity to launch your career in local government procurement while gaining hands-on experience and ongoing professional support.
Over the course of your traineeship, you will work within the Procurement team at Council’s Dee Why location while undertaking a Certificate IV in Procurement & Contracting. This structured pathway combines formal study with practical, on-the-job learning to equip you with valuable skills in purchasing, tendering and supply chain management.
The Role
- Undertake structured training and on-the-job development in local government procurement processes
- Learn all aspects of purchasing, tendering and supply chain management
- Gain working knowledge of Council’s corporate systems, including TechnologyOne CiA Supply Chain Management
- Provide administrative and operational support to the Procurement team
- Assist with the development of procurement documentation and support materials
- Support electronic records management and ensure accurate registration of business correspondence
- Develop strong stakeholder communication and interpersonal skills
- Build report writing capability and professional documentation skills
This is a 35-hour per week traineeship, paid at award wage.
Benefits
- Earn while you learn with full-time paid employment
- Achieve a nationally recognised Certificate IV qualification
- Gain valuable experience within a large local government organisation
- Receive mentoring and support from experienced procurement professionals
- Work in the vibrant Northern Beaches region of Sydney
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Organised and detail-oriented
- Confident using Microsoft Office and computer systems
- Interested in procurement, supply chain, or local government operations
- A strong communicator with a willingness to learn
- Reliable, professional, and eager to build a long-term career
No specific licenses or tickets are required for this role.
Novaskill is a dedicated not-for-profit Registered Training Organisation and Group Training Organisation (RTO & GTO) committed to enriching lives and building futures. With a presence across six locations from Northern NSW to the Central Coast, we offer diverse Vocational Education and Training Pathways.
For over 45 years, Novaskill has created exceptional career opportunities for thousands of apprentices and trainees. We drive positive change and create lasting pathways to success.
If you’re interested in the role, reach out to our GTO Recruitment Team – recruitment@novaskill.edu.au
Alternatively, please apply directly via Seek. – https://www.seek.com.au/job/90529812?ref=direct-share-hirer-jobs-list
For your application to be considered for this position, it is essential to include a cover letter along with your resume.
What else is involved?
After submitting your online application, you may be invited by Novaskill via SMS or phone call ot complete online testing, interviews, and pre-employment medicals.
We’ll also contact your references if you progress through these early recruitment stages.
Please be sure to check your emails (including your junk folder) and respond to missed phone calls, voicemail messages and text messages.
Regrettably, due to the high volume of applications, we can only get in touch with candidates who have been shortlisted.
To apply for this job email your details to careers@novaskill.com.au