Benefits:On-site carparkingWear business casual clothes once a week Earn while you learn with no study debtGateway into a Local Government career Your Host Employer: The City of Burnside, located within the leafy Eastern Suburbs of Adelaide, is one of Adelaide’s oldest yet most sought-after council areas. With streets lined with green parks, period architecture and modern community facilities, this council has it all and could be your next working environment. The Role: Maxima, and the City of Burnside, are looking for a motivated individual to undertake a Business Traineeship within the Environmental Services team. The Environmental Services Trainee provides administrative and project support to the Environment and Infrastructure Department. The position has a focus on waste management, including community engagement and education. The position will also support a range of environmental sustainability initiatives in line with Council’s Environmental Sustainability Strategy. Throughout this 18-month, fulltime opportunity you will gain hands-on experience, paid training and continuous mentoring towards gaining a nationally recognised Certificate III in Business. Duties Include:Assist with key waste management and environmental sustainability projects and initiativesAssist with education programs for community, business, schools, staff and other stakeholders to ensure a high level of knowledge, understanding and engagementContribute to Council’s operations including liaison with providers of waste collection and processing servicesRespond to community requests for information about services and best practiceRaise and receive purchase orders, receipt invoices, and record data from invoices as required.Undertake research and keep up to date on relevant industry trends, legislation, practices or technology within waste management. About You:Passionate about environmental servicesExcellent communication skills, both verbal and written Strong work ethic; punctual and reliableGreat time management and organisation skillsAbility to multitask to meet deadlinesThrives working with team environments and independently Role Requirements:Current drivers licence and reliable vehicleNational Police Check (or willing to obtain)Previous customer service experience (desirable) Strong computer knowledge including Microsoft Office How to Apply: Click Apply and complete the online application form, attaching a copy of your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the available role. Recent school leavers are encouraged to apply. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly. National Traineeship wages and conditions apply. 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. For further information please visit our website www.maxima.com.au At Maxima we are committed to supporting positively diverse and including workforces which value all backgrounds and experiences. We encourage applications from First Nations Peoples, people from a culturally or linguistically diverse background, people of all gender identities and people living with a disability.By applying to this position you are consenting to your data potentially being stored on international servers temporarily. Maxima abides by the Australian Privacy Principals, please refer to our privacy policy for more information.