Multi Skilled Administration Officer - Poruma Island (Part Time)

Torres Strait Island Regional Council; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms

6 Weeks Annual Leave

Public Holidays

Job summary

Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) is seeking a Multi Skilled Administration Officer for Poruma Island. This Part Time/Fixed term role involves 18 hours per week, based on Poruma Island, Division 11, with a fixed term until 30 June 2027.

The successful candidate will provide friendly customer service and administrative support, handle enquiries, manage records, assist with purchasing requests, and ensure compliance with council procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months administration experience.
• Certificate III in Business Administration required.
• Excellent communication and teamwork in a frontline role.
• High attention to detail with strong time management.

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

Communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Time management

Computer skills

Cultural awareness

Education

Certificate III in Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Multi Skilled Administration Officer - Poruma Island (Part Time)

Torres Strait Island Regional Council – Cairns QLD

1d 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 11, Poruma Island

What we offer:

• Based at Division 11, Poruma Island
• Part time, Fixed term until 30.6.2027
• 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:

• 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.

For more information:

Contact Amanda Sailor, Divisional Manager on 0497 107 ***