Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

The core responsibilities and primary duties for this position within Torres Strait Regional Authority include:

• Positions that are office based and may be filled at the APS 1-6 level or Executive 1 and 2 levels. Positions may become available in a range of disciplines including Human Resources, General Administration, Finance, Executive Assistance, Information Technology, Policy Development and Implementation, Project Management, Environmental Management, Procurement and Contract Management, Economic Development.
• This is a register for non-ongoing employment only. Vacancies may be filled as the need arises.
• Employment with TSRA is subject to the following conditions:
• • Citizenship – applicants must be an Australian Citizen.
• • Police check – any new APS employee must undergo an Australian Federal Police Check.
• • Probation – a probation period will apply to any new APS employee.
• • Security clearance – successful candidates may be required to obtain and maintain a AGSVA security clearance commensurate with their particular role requirements.
• • A ‘working with children’ Blue Card, or ability to obtain a ‘working with children’ Blue Card.
• **Please note that this opportunity is only available to Ongoing Australian Public Service employees**
• Indigenous job seekers are encouraged to apply for this vacancy. If the job is 'Identified', then part or all of the duties impact on Indigenous Australian communities or their representatives.

Mandatory Eligibility & Security Clearance

Applicants must satisfy the following statutory and organizational requirements:

• Citizenship: Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, candidates must generally be Australian citizens to be eligible for engagement.
• Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) security clearance (Baseline, Negative Vetting 1, or Negative Vetting 2 as required by the agency).
• Probationary Period: Employment may be subject to a probationary period, character checks, and pre-engagement screening.
• These vacancies are non-ongoing (temporary) employment opportunities and contracts may be offered with an initial engagement up to 12 months, depending on the business requirement of TSRA with the option to extend up to a total period of 18 months.
• The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under section 8(1) of the 'Racial Discrimination Act 1975'. This vacancy is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait people. This initiative/program is only applicable where the successful applicant will be employed under the Public Service Act 1999. Similar conditions may apply when employed under other Acts. For clarification, please contact the advertising agency.

Working Arrangements & Public Sector Benefits

Work Model: On Site. Details: All positions are in office positions based at TSRA offices.

Australian Public Service positions provide comprehensive Commonwealth benefits including a standard 15.4% employer superannuation contribution, attractive leave provisions, and structured career progression pathways across the Australian Public Service.