The PTA together with the Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC) coordinates a Business Traineeship program to provide young people with the skills and opportunity to break into the workforce.
The PTA aims to help participants to gain a nationally recognised qualification and increase the number of young people working in the public sector.
Interested in becoming a PTA Business Trainee?
This is a fantastic opportunity to get paid while receiving training. Our 12 month traineeships allow you to grow personally and gain experience that can be used throughout your working life.
What’s involved?
During your traineeship you will complete a Certificate II or III in business through on-the-job training. On completion of your traineeship you may become eligible for ongoing employment within the PTA or alternatively will be placed in the DPC pool which offers Level 1 positions that arise in all government agencies.
As a trainee, you will learn how to:
- Perform reception and administration duties;
- Work in a team and contribute ideas;
- Use a range of software and technology;
- Use a range of office equipment; and
- Deliver excellent customer service.
You’ll earn between $236.00 to $528.40 per week, depending on your age and number of years out of school. The program consists of work rotations in various divisions of the PTA, giving you organisation-wide experience.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for a business traineeship, you need to be:
- Under 25 years of age
- An Australian citizen or permanent resident currently living in Western Australia
These traineeships are not for people who already have a Certificate III or above in business. If you already have a qualification that’s not related to a business traineeship (from TAFEWA or University) you can apply, but young people who don’t have any qualification will have preference.
Applications
When traineeships become available they are advertised under the advertised vacancy section of the PTA website and on www.jobs.wa.gov.au .
For further information or to register your interest, please contact:
Traineeship Coordinator
Kassie Phillips
Phone: 08) 9326 3985
Fax: 08) 9326 2560
Email: kassie.phillips@pta.wa.gov.au or odenquiries@pta.wa.gov.au
Or visit: www.gettingajob.dpc.wa.gov.au