Multi Skilled Administration Officer - Poruma Island (Part Time)

Torres Strait Island Regional Council; Poruma; Remote; AUD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Torres Strait Regional Council (TSIRC) is seeking a Multi Skilled Administration Officer for Poruma Island, part-time (18 hours per week). Based at Poruma Island, fixed-term until 30 June 2027, you will provide friendly customer service and administrative support to the community.

You will handle enquiries, records management, purchasing requests, and support procurement in line with policy, maintaining accurate records in Council systems and ensuring procedures are followed, enabling day-to-day

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months administration experience.
• Certificate III in Business Administration is essential or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Excellent customer service skills in frontline role.
• High level of attention to detail and 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

Administration experience

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Cultural awareness

Education

Certificate III in Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

Council systems

Job description

See below the vacancy and the responsibilities as well as the key skills required for the role.

Multi Skilled Administration Officer - Poruma Island (Part Time)

Coconut Island, Australia

Reference: 6946346

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 107 002