First Nations Trainee Library Assistant

Kick-start Your Career as a First Nations Library Assistant Trainee

Are you an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person looking to build a meaningful career while learning on the job? MEGT is proud to partner with one of our clients to offer an exciting Library Assistant Traineeship designed to support First Nations talent and career development.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain practical experience, earn while you learn, and complete a nationally recognised qualification in a supportive and culturally inclusive environment.

About the Traineeship

This paid 12-month traineeship will give you hands-on experience in a library and administration environment while developing valuable workplace and customer service skills.

In this role, you will learn to:

• Provide day-to-day library and administration support
• Assist visitors and community members with friendly customer service
• Answer phone and email enquiries
• Support library programs, events, and daily operations
• Perform data entry, filing, scanning, photocopying, and document preparation
• Help maintain organised library spaces and resources
• Work collaboratively with staff and community members in a welcoming environment

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
• Reliable, motivated, and eager to learn new skills
• Friendly and respectful with a positive attitude
• Interested in working with people and supporting the community
• Able to work well in a team and independently
• Organised and willing to take initiative
• Comfortable using computers or willing to learn

No previous experience is required - full training and support will be provided.

What We Offer

• A supportive and culturally inclusive workplace
• One-on-one mentoring and ongoing guidance throughout your traineeship
• Paid, hands-on experience while studying
• A nationally recognised Certificate III in Business
• Weekly pay and stable employment
• Opportunities for future career growth and development
• A chance to build confidence, skills, and pathways into long-term employment

MEGT values diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to creating opportunities that empower First Nations communities and support career success.

Interested? Click "Apply Now" or for more information or visit https://https://www.megt.com.au/jobs

This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identified role. This is a program to improve the under-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in this industry and is an equal opportunity measure under section 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991. Only applications from Aboriginal people and/or Torres Strait Islander people will be considered for this role.

At MEGT, we enable people to start their careers through Apprenticeships and Traineeships and support large and small businesses to recruit, train and grow careers. Our purpose is to provide life changing, lifelong learning and employment solutions for all. We invite you to be part of our story. By applying, you agree to receive information about other MEGT employment and education opportunities

MEGT is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and an Equal Opportunity Employer. We have zero tolerance of racism, discrimination, harm, or abuse. We have a culture that values safety, diversity, and inclusion and encourage all qualified applicants, including minorities, genders, protected veterans, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.