Multi Skilled Administration Officer - Poruma Island (Part Time)

Council Jobs; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks annual leave

Uniforms

Professional growth and development

Based at Poruma Island

Additional TSIRC public holidays

Job summary

Torres Strait Regional Council (TSIRC) invites applications for a Multi Skilled Administration Officer on Poruma Island. Based at Division 11, this part-time position runs 18 hours per week, with a fixed term until 30 June 2027, offering 6 weeks annual leave, uniforms and development opportunities.

The role provides friendly customer service and essential administrative support to the community, including enquiries, records management and basic financial registers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months administration experience.
• Certificate III in Business Administration required or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Strong customer service skills in frontline roles.
• High attention to detail and time management skills.

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

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Time management

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Education

Certificate III in Business Administration

Job description

Multi Skilled Administration Officer - Poruma Island (Part Time)

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:

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.

For more information:

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