Divisional Manager - Kubin

Torres Strait Island Regional Council; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks annual leave

Opportunities for professional growth

Uniforms

Additional TSIRC public holidays

Job summary

Torres Strait Island Regional Council is seeking an experienced Divisional Manager to lead Division 6, Kubin Island, delivering high-quality services and managing stakeholder relationships.

The role focuses on operational excellence, people leadership, and fostering a workforce committed to respectful engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Equal opportunity employer, values diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and people management experience.
• Strong operational, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Commitment to delivering quality customer service and community outcomes.
• Ability to lead in a culturally diverse environment and respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and operational management at Division 6, Kubin Island.
• Deliver high-quality Council services and foster strong community relationships.
• Develop a high-performing workforce aligned with Council's priorities.
• Engage with stakeholders to meet service delivery needs and community outcomes.
• Promote inclusion and respect for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Operations management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Customer service

Diversity & inclusion

Cultural awareness

Job description

Torres Strait Island Regional Council – Cairns QLD

What we offer:

• Full-time, permanent
• Based at Division 6, Kubin Island
• 6 weeks annual leave
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Additional TSIRC public holidays
• Uniforms

About us:

Torres Strait Regional Council (TSIRC) is the largest employer in the Torres Strait serving 15 ‘outer' island communities with unique characteristics and service requirements. Beyond traditional local government services, we are deeply invested in the social, environmental, and economic development of our region. We are values driven and work as One with respect for Ailan Kastom.

Torres Strait Island Regional Council is seeking an experienced and community focused Divisional Manager to provide leadership and operational management at Division 6, Kubin Island.This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for delivering high-quality Council services, fostering strong community and stakeholder relationships, and developing a high performing workforce that supports Council's strategic priorities.

What We’re Looking For:

We need someone who shares our values of One, Respect, Accountability, Courage, and Resilience. The ideal candidate will have:

Proven leadership and people management experience.

Strong operational, organisational and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

A commitment to delivering quality customer service and community outcomes.

The ability to lead in a culturally diverse environnment.

An understanding of, and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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