Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Traineeship - Collections Officer

• Learn while you earn
• Achieve a National Certificate qualification
• Great work environment for people starting their careers

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Traineeship Program is an initiative of the CSIRO Indigenous Engagement Strategy which seeks to significantly increase Indigenous employment nationally within CSIRO. Through this strategy, CSIRO aims to enhance the educational, employment, training and career development opportunities for people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.

An opportunity exists for a trainee to join the Accounts Receivable Support Centre to undertake a workplace-based traineeship as a Collections Officer. Collectively, we are responsible for raising all CSIRO invoices, the collection of revenue and reconciling the bank statement. More specifically, the Collections Officer is responsible for the collection of overdue accounts by means of outbound contact with overdue customers. We operate on a proactive model where we monitor customer accounts to ensure they are all up to date. The trainee will also assist with a range of administrative tasks as well as assisting with project management.　

Over the course of the traineeship, the successful applicant will undertake on-the-job training and complete a Nationally Accredited Qualification relative to their position. The traineeship is structured so that as you progress through your studies and attain skills and knowledge, you will be eligible for salary increases. Upon successful completion of the training package the trainee will be considered for ongoing employment with CSIRO, if available.

To view the full position description for this traineeship please click the following link: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Traineeship - Collections Officer.

Location: Brisbane (Pullenvale), QLD
Duration: Specified term of approximately 1 year depending on course of study
Starting Salary: $22,999 to $25,491 plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Reference No: 50430

Open to people of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent (Proof of Aboriginality will be required prior to confirming the appointment).

How to Apply:

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Applications close: Friday 17 November 2017 or until filled