Multi Skilled Administration Officer - Mabuiag (Part Time)

Torres Strait Island Regional Council; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave (6 weeks)

Uniforms

Professional growth

Job summary

Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) invites applications for a Part Time Multi Skilled Administration Officer at Mabuiag Island. Based at Division 4, Mabuiag Island, this role offers 18 hours per week and opportunity for ongoing growth within TSIRC.

Key duties include frontline customer service, records management, purchasing support, and day-to-day administrative tasks to keep services running smoothly. Evidence of teamwork and cultural sensitivity is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months administrative experience.
• Certificate III in Business Administration or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong time management and attention to detail.
• Culturally responsive with sensitivity 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

Administration experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Time management

Computer skills

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Certificate III in Business Administration

Job description

Multi Skilled Administration Officer - Mabuiag (Part Time)

Torres Strait Island Regional Council – Cairns QLD

15h ago , from Torres Strait Island Regional Council

An exciting opportunity is available for a Part Time Administration Officer to join the TSIRC team at Division 4, Mabuiag Island

What we offer:

• Based at Division 4, Mabuiag Island
• 18 hours per week, Monday - Friday
• 6 Weeks Annual Leave
• Additional TSIRC Public Holidays
• Uniforms
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

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.

About the role:

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.

What We're Looking For:

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

• Minimum 12 month's administration experience.
• Certificate III in Business Administration and or previous experience in a similar role is essential.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.
• Excellent customer service skills in a frontline role.
• High level of attention to detail and time management skills with the ability to plan, manage and prioritise workloads.
• Excellent computer skills to operate a computer and electronic communication devices and processes.
• The ability to be culturally responsive, by demonstrating an understanding of the issues affecting Torres Strait Islander people and communicating with sensitivity and effectiveness.

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