Kickstart your deadly career with Maxima and the Commonwealth Bank in a School-Based Traineeship where you combine paid employment with completion of your secondary school studies.
A School-Based Traineeship is a paid opportunity allowing students to gain firsthand industry experience while working towards a qualification that contributes to their High School Certificate. Students still attend school while working part time to complete their Traineeship.
Benefits:
- Complete a fee free, nationally recognised Certificate II in Workplace Skills or Certificate III in Business
- Work one day a week in branch at the Commonwealth Bank
- Earn while you learn over two years with no study debt
- Contribute towards your High School Certificate
- Receive mentoring and support from a specialised and experienced Maxima Consultant
The Role:
As a School Based Trainee, you will provide exceptional service to customers by working in the branch one day a week and attending school for the others.
There are multiple opportunities available, due to commence early January 2026.
Under the guidance of experienced mentors, your responsibilities will include:
- Welcome customers and offer exceptional service
- Assist with bank transactions, cash handling and savings needs
- Educate customers on digital banking services
- Provide relevant advice to customers
- Follow-up customer enquiries, delegating where required
About You:
- Positive and proactive approach
- Willingness to learn and take initiative
- Ability to build rapport with a variety of people
- Great communication skills, written and verbal
- Strong work ethic; punctual and reliable
- Strong computer knowledge including Microsoft Office
Role Requirements:
- Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- Commencing Year 11 in 2026
- Aged 16 years or above (or turning 16 within 3 months of commencement)
- Able to provide 100 points of identification to complete a background check
- Able to work a week block during the January school holidays
The Role:
Working closely with First Nations Trainees/Apprentices, schools and Community, Maxima is seeking an energetic and compassionate person who has in depth of knowledge and understanding to support diverse cultural dynamics, and pathways to education and employment outcomes. This role is an identified role for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates.
The role is based in Adelaide, SA and will require some travel across the state to support Trainees/Apprentices.
You will join an existing team of Field Officers nationally, supporting opportunities for young First Nations people through traineeships/apprenticeships with our corporate partners.
Some of the things you will do:
- Develop and maintain positive relationships by providing ongoing support and mentoring to First Nations Trainees and Apprentices.
- Undertake regular monitoring visits on both a pre-arranged basis as well as on an as needs basis.
- Develop and nurture relationships with schools, Workforce Australia providers, training providers, Government agencies and Community to promote opportunities.
- Understand and manage Training Contracts and vocational requirements within private enterprise businesses, Local Government, Community Services, and other sectors.
- Identify growth, development and support with work performance, training, pay enquiries, and any other areas identified by the Host employer or the Apprentice
- Promote Maxima to both potential Apprentices/Trainees and potential Host Employers.
- Undertake recruitment, interview and selection procedures.
- Support and mentor Trainees/Apprentices and take appropriate action to resolve work related issues.
What will you need to succeed?
You will be a highly motivated and engaging communicator, with exceptional relationship management skills. Previous experience in recruitment, mentoring or coaching, and familiarity with the local labour market will help you successfully represent Maxima in the community and support employment opportunities.
We will offer continuous training and development to support your professional development, enabling you to progress and thrive in your career.
You will have:
- A strong understanding of First Nations culture
- Proven experience in relationship development with young people, employees, and employers.
- Demonstrated ability to meet Key Performance Indicators and performance benchmarks.
- Have the self-discipline to work autonomously and show a high level of initiative.
- Excellent communication (both oral and written) and presentation skills.
- A knowledge of Group Training and the vocational education and employment sector would be an advantage
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite and online systems.
- Current SA driver’s license.
- Current Police Clearance or willingness to obtain one.
- Current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain one.