Administrative Assistant (709398)

Tasmanian Government; New Norfolk; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

12% superannuation contribution

Excellent leave entitlements

Health Funds access

AVIS vehicle hire

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Tasmanian Government – Inland Fisheries Service in New Norfolk invites applications for an Administration Assistant. This fixed-term, part-time role supports financial and administrative functions across revenue, expenditure, licensing processes and record keeping.

You will greet callers, manage licences, and handle banking, receipts and data entry in a busy government environment. The successful candidate will have office administration experience, be proficient with databases, possess strong

Qualifications

• Experience in office administration.
• Experience using computerised databases and business software systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to exercise initiative and make decisions within established procedures.
• Well-developed organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support financial and administrative functions of the Inland Fisheries Service.
• Assist with revenue and expenditure processes, including compiling and checking accounts for payment, receipting and banking monies.
• Upload licence batches and print licence cards.
• Maintain licence and permit registers, statistical databases, and other administrative records.
• Respond to telephone and counter enquiries and direct them to appropriate staff.

Skills

Office administration

Databases

Communication

Decision making

Organisation

Job description

Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania
Other Statutory Bodies
Inland Fisheries Service

Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 11 November, 2026 11:55 PM

Award/Classification:

General Stream Band 2 - Tasmanian State Service Award

$69,593 to $74,837 pro rata, per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, part-time

Region:

South

Location:

New Norfolk

Contribute to Tasmania's fisheries while supporting administration, finance and customer service functions

About the role

As an Administration Assistant, you will support the financial and administrative functions of the Inland Fisheries Service (IFS). You will play a key role in revenue and expenditure processes, including compiling and checking accounts for payment, receipting and banking monies, uploading licence batches, and printing licence cards.

You will also assist with maintaining licence and permit registers, statistical databases, and other administrative records.

As the first point of contact for IFS, you will respond to telephone and counter enquiries, providing information and directing enquiries to the appropriate staff.

This is a fixed-term two-year part-time position working 44.10 hours per fortnight, based in New Norfolk.

• Experience in office administration.
• Experience using computerised databases and business software systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to exercise initiative and make decisions within established procedures.
• Well-developed organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

We offer

• Competitive salary, 12% superannuation contribution, and salary sacrificing options.
• Excellent leave entitlements (plus paid shutdown between Christmas and New Year).
• Special staff benefits from nominated Health Funds and AVIS vehicle hire.
• Access to Fitness Passport, a corporate health and fitness program providing access to over 50 gyms and pools throughout Tasmania.
• Access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

About us

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE Tas) is committed to our vision of “delivering a sustainable Tasmania” where our natural resources, cultural values and environment are recognised and used sustainably to support our future prosperity. We take pride in fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusivity is embraced, and safety is paramount.

We are committed to building a positive and proactive child safe culture to support child safety and wellbeing. We strive to create an environment where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

We understand that work-life balance is essential for personal and professional success. That’s why we offer flexible work options and are dedicated to making workplace adjustments that empower individuals to fully engage and excel in their roles.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of advertising, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Applications close on 11 November 2026 at 11:55pm (AEST).

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of advertising, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

We encourage you to get in touch for a confidential conversation about the role if you have any questions!

Agency:

Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania

Award:

General Stream Band 2 - Tasmanian State Service Award

$69,593 to $74,837 pro rata, per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, part-time

Region:

South

Location:

New Norfolk

Contribute to Tasmania's fisheries while supporting administration, finance and customer service functions

Agency:

Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania

Award:

General Stream Band 2 - Tasmanian State Service Award

$69,593 to $74,837 pro rata, per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, part-time

Region:

South

Location:

New Norfolk

Contribute to Tasmania's fisheries while supporting administration, finance and customer service functions