Engineering Admin Assistant | Flexible Hours & Growth

Council Jobs; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks annual leave

Uniforms

Professional development opportunities

Additional TSIRC public holidays

Job summary

Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) is hiring Administration Assistants for its Engineering Services team. You will handle day-to-day admin tasks, respond to enquiries, prepare reports, and maintain records to support operations.

Roles offer part-time (20 hours/week) or full-time options, 6 weeks annual leave, uniforms, and professional development opportunities, with base at any TSIRC Division and extra public holidays.

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

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Engineering Services team.
• Respond to enquiries and provide customer service support.
• Prepare correspondence, reports and maintain accurate records.
• Assist with purchasing, purchase requests and supplier follow-ups.
• Coordinate travel, accommodation and meeting arrangements.
• Maintain registers, filing systems and administrative documentation.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Certificate II in Business Administration

Certificate III in Business Administration

Job description

Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) is hiring Administration Assistants for its Engineering Services team. You will handle day-to-day admin tasks, respond to enquiries, prepare reports, and maintain records to support operations.

Roles offer part-time (20 hours/week) or full-time options, 6 weeks annual leave, uniforms, and professional development opportunities, with base at any TSIRC Division and extra public holidays.