📍 Eaton | 🕘 Full-time (9-day fortnight or monthly RDO option) | 🎓 Get paid to learn
Not sure what career path to take yet? This traineeship is a great way to get your foot in the door, learn on the job, and figure out what you enjoy — while getting paid and gaining a qualification.
In partnership with the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) Regional Traineeship Program, the Shire of Dardanup is offering an exciting 12‑month full‑time Administration Traineeship for someone ready to start their career and learn how a workplace really works.
Important note: Due to funding guidelines, this traineeship is not available to gap year students intending to attend university.
✅ Entry‑level opportunity with training and support
✅ Earn while you learn
✅ Gain a Certificate III in Local Government
What’s the opportunity?
- Full-time traineeship (76 hours per fortnight, nine‑day fortnight or monthly RDO)
- Paid work + paid study time
- Certificate III in Local Government
- Primarily based at our Eaton Administration Centre
- Start building skills employers actually want
You’ll be part of our team from day one, learning how local government operates and gaining hands‑on experience across different areas of the Shire.
What you’ll learn
You’ll rotate through different teams and learn skills in:
- Customer service and office administration
- Answering phones, emails and creating service requests
- Data entry, filing and document management
- Supporting different departments across the Shire
- Workplace communication, teamwork and organisation
All while completing your Certificate III in Local Government within 12 months.
You must be able to commence by 30 June 2026.
What we’re really looking for
We’re not expecting you to know everything — we’ll teach you. You will bring:
✅ A positive attitude
✅ Willingness to learn and take feedback
✅ Reliability and a good work ethic
✅ Confidence using computers, including email and office applications
✅ Ability to work well with others
✅ The ability and aptitude to successfully complete a Certificate III in Local Government within the 12‑month traineeship period
If you’re keen, motivated, and ready to learn in a workplace environment, we want to hear from you.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive trainee pay*
- Superannuation co‑contributions
- Discounted access to our 24‑hour gym
- Corporate wellness and health insurance discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Ongoing learning and development support
About the Shire
Join the Shire of Dardanup – where stunning rural scenery meets a growing urban centre in Eaton. Just minutes from Bunbury and surrounded by the Collie River and Leschenault Estuary, our region offers an unbeatable lifestyle and strong career opportunities. With the new city of Wanju set to become a major growth hub, there’s never been a better time to be part of our team.
Ready to apply?
- Take a look at the Position Description to understand the role: Position Description - Trainee
- Prepare a cover letter introducing yourself and explaining why you’ll be a great fit for our team and for the job.
- Update your resume detailing your education details and qualifications as well as any work experience (paid or volunteer) you may have.
- Email the cover letter and your resume to hr@dardanup.wa.gov.au as one combined PDF file.
🗓 Applications close: 9am Friday 24 April 2026
Questions? Call HR on 08 9724 0351
[Telephone screening interviews will commence from Friday 1 May 2026, followed by in-person interviews for selected candidates].
The Shire of Dardanup reserves the right to commence the selection process prior to the close of applications. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated with fairness and respect and have equal access to all opportunities available. People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged to apply.
*Age rates apply for applicants under 21 years of age* |