Frontline Island Admin Officer (Part-Time)

Torres Strait Island Regional Council; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks annual leave

Public holidays

Uniforms

Professional development

Job summary

Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) invites applications for a Part Time Multi Skilled Administration Officer based at Division 11, Poruma Island, Dauan Island, Cairns region. The fixed-term role runs until 30 June 2027 and offers 18 hours per week, with six weeks annual leave and additional TSIRC public holidays.

You will provide friendly, efficient customer service and administrative support, handle enquiries, records management, purchasing requests, and maintain accurate records in

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months administration experience.
• Certificate III in Business Administration and/or relevant experience.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork abilities.
• Strong customer service skills for frontline roles.
• High level attention to detail and time management.
• Proficient computer skills with electronic communications.
• Culturally responsive approach to Torres Strait Islander communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, efficient customer service and administrative support to the community.
• Handle general administration tasks including enquiries, records management, and basic financial registers.
• Process purchasing requests and support procurement activities in line with policy.
• Maintain accurate records using Council systems and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Support day-to-day operations to ensure services and resources are available.

Skills

Customer service

Administration

Teamwork

Communication

Digital literacy

Education

Certificate III in Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

Records management systems

Job description

Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) invites applications for a Part Time Multi Skilled Administration Officer based at Division 11, Poruma Island, Dauan Island, Cairns region. The fixed-term role runs until 30 June 2027 and offers 18 hours per week, with six weeks annual leave and additional TSIRC public holidays.

You will provide friendly, efficient customer service and administrative support, handle enquiries, records management, purchasing requests, and maintain accurate records in