Start your career doing work that actually matters.
WEA Co — The Community College is offering a paid, 12-month traineeship for someone ready to launch a real career in administration within a purpose-driven, community-focused organisation.
As part of this traineeship, you will complete a Certificate III in Business — fully supported, on the job — giving you a nationally recognised qualification alongside genuine workplace experience. This is a structured pathway, not just a job title.
This isn’t a coffee-run internship. You’ll be working at the heart of a registered training organisation (RTO) that helps people across the Illawarra, Shoalhaven and Southern Highlands access education, build skills, and change the direction of their lives. From day one, you’ll be contributing
to something meaningful — and you’ll have structured support, on-the-job learning, and a genuine team behind you every step of the way.
About the Role
Based at our Wollongong office (50–56 Auburn Street), with some travel across the Illawarra, Shoalhaven and Southern Highlands, you’ll support the day-to-day administration of The Community College while building the skills, confidence and capability to establish a career in education
administration.
What your days will look like
- Being a welcoming, professional first point of contact for students, learners and community members — by phone, email and in person
- Supporting student enrolment processes and assisting with enquiries
- Maintaining accurate student records and supporting data entry across organisational systems
- Assisting with program setup
- Learning RTO compliance and administrative processes under guidance
- Contributing to the smooth running of our Wollongong office and shared spaces
- Supporting continuous improvement by gathering learner and stakeholder feedback as your confidence grows
You won’t be thrown in the deep end. Every task comes with guidance, and your structured traineeship learning will connect directly to the real work you’re doing.
Why join WEA Co
When you join WEA Co, you become part of a mission that has been opening doors to education since 1913. As a not-for-profit, we exist to help people of all ages across the Illawarra, Shoalhaven and Southern Highlands access learning, build skills, and connect with their community — and this role is part of making that happen.
You’ll hit the ground running with real responsibility from day one — gaining hands-on experience inside an RTO that is genuinely making a difference in people’s lives. While you’re building your career, you’ll also earn a nationally recognised Certificate III in Business, unlock salary packaging benefits that put more money in your pocket, and access Fitness Passport to support your wellbeing. Most importantly, you’ll be part of a team that genuinely cares — about the community, and about you.
This traineeship is a real launchpad — into administration, education support or community services — with 12 months of structured, paid experience and remuneration under the WEA Illawarra Enterprise Agreement 2019 (Schedule B, Level 1 or 2) to back it up.
How to Apply
The full Position Description is attached below, and you will be asked to answer the selection criteria as you proceed through the application process.
Applications close: 11.59pm, Sunday 31 May 2026
WEA Co is committed to equity, inclusion and creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
