Administration Assistant - Engineering Services

Torres Strait Island Regional Council; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms

6 weeks annual leave

Professional growth opportunities

Additional public holidays

Job summary

Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) in Cairns, QLD is seeking enthusiastic Administration Assistants to join the Engineering Services team. You will provide day-to-day administrative support, respond to enquiries, prepare correspondence, and maintain accurate records.

This role offers flexible options: 2 part-time positions or 1 full-time position, 20 hours per week for part-time, with 6 weeks annual leave, uniforms, and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive

Qualifications

• Certificate II or III in Business Administration, or relevant administrative experience.
• Good administration, computer and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Responding to enquiries and providing customer service support.
• Preparing correspondence, reports and maintaining accurate records.
• Assisting with purchasing, purchase requests and supplier follow-ups.
• Coordinating travel, accommodation and meeting arrangements.
• Maintaining registers, filing systems and administrative documentation.
• Supporting general office and operational activities.

Skills

Customer service

Administrative support

Record keeping

Communication

Education

Certificate II or III in Business Administration

Job description

Administration Assistant - Engineering Services

Torres Strait Island Regional Council – Cairns QLD

1d ago , from Torres Strait Island Regional Council

Join Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) and make a difference!

What we offer:

• Based at any TSIRC Division
• 2 x Part-time Positions or 1 x Full-Time Position
• 20 hours per week (Part-time), Monday to Friday
• 6 weeks annual leave
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Additional TSIRC public holidays
• Uniforms

About us:

Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) is seeking enthusiastic and organised Administration Assistants to join our Engineering Services team.

This is a great opportunity to support essential Council operations while making a positive contribution to your local community.

About the Role:

You will provide day-to-day administrative support to the Engineering Services team, including:

Responding to enquiries and providing customer service support.

Preparing correspondence, reports and maintaining accurate records.

Assisting with purchasing, purchase requests and supplier follow-ups.

Coordinating travel, accommodation and meeting arrangements.

Maintaining registers, filing systems and administrative documentation.

Supporting general office and operational activities.

About You:

We are looking for someone who has:

• Certificate II or III in Business Administration, or relevant administrative experience.

Good administration, computer and organisational skills.

Strong communication and customer service skills.

Attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

A positive attitude and willingness to learn.

TSIRC is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.