In-Demand Government Jobs in Cairns, Qld

Advisor (Administration & Governance)
Queensland Government —Cairns QLD
- Part-time
- Remote
- Leadership
- Relocation assistance
- Annual leave
7d
EOI - School Support Officer - Yarrabah State School
Queensland Government —Cairns QLD
- Temporary
- Experience working with children
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
3d
Court Services Officer
Queensland Government —Cairns QLD
- Temporary
Sentence Planning Coordinator
Queensland Government —Cairns QLD
- Temporary
- Management
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
8d
People and Wellbeing Coordinator
Torres Strait Island Regional Council —Cairns QLD
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
9d
Finance and Procurement Officer
Burke Shire Council —Cairns QLD
- $78,260 - $81,683 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Computer skills
- Annual leave
Quick Apply
2d
Community Visitor (Identified)
Queensland Government —Cairns QLD
- Communication skills
4d
Automotive Technician
Queensland Government —Cairns QLD
- On call
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
11d
Teacher - Marine
Queensland Government —Cairns QLD
- Full-time
- Management
- Education
- Communication skills
Casual School Crossing Supervisor
Queensland Government —Cairns QLD
Corporate Support Officer
Queensland Government —Cairns QLD
- Temporary
2d
Finance Business Partner
Torres Strait Island Regional Council —Cairns QLD
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Business
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Principal Advisor - Far North Queensland Region - Cairns Office
Queensland Government —Cairns QLD
- Temporary
8d
Deputy Principal (Secondary) - Gordonvale State High School
Queensland Government —Cairns QLD
- Temporary
- Communication skills
7d
Scientist - Microbiology
Queensland Government —Cairns QLD
- Weekend availability
- Administrative experience
9d
Head of Special Education Services (H01) - Balaclava State School - Special Education Program
Queensland Government —Cairns QLD
- Temporary
- Leadership
- Communication skills
2d
Teacher - Primary/Secondary, Year 7-12, Hospitality Practices, Redlynch State College (Cairns)
Queensland Government —Cairns QLD
- Temporary
- Hospitality
Construction Worker Band C
Queensland Government —Cairns QLD
9d
Ranger Indigenous Identified
Queensland Government —Cairns QLD
- Leadership
- Communication skills
4d
Wildlife Officer In Charge
Queensland Government —Cairns QLD
- Leadership

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Advisor (Administration & Governance)

Queensland Government -
Cairns QLD

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Job Details

Part-time
7 days ago

Benefits

Relocation assistance
Annual leave
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Salary packaging

Qualifications

Driver Licence
Assistive technologies
Leadership

Full Job Description

As Advisor (Administration and Governance), you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient delivery of administration and governance support services across the region. You will lead and manage a range of administrative functions, provide high level support to program and project teams, and ensure compliance with corporate governance obligations, standards, and policies. Your leadership will contribute to the successful delivery of regional programs and projects while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

Leading and managing administration support services within the region, including:

Vehicle fleet management, travel, and accommodation coordination.
Reception and general administration support.
Right to Information (RTI) requests.
Information and records management.

Undertaking team leader functions, such as:

Performance planning and monitoring.
Timesheet and leave approvals.
Coaching, mentoring, and career development planning.
Identifying and developing appropriate skill sets and training needs for team members.
Driving business outcomes by ensuring effective resource utilisation, performance monitoring, analysis, and reporting.
Enhancing program and project delivery by undertaking a range of activities to support program development and project execution.
Ensuring compliance with corporate governance obligations, legislation, standards, and departmental policies.
Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support program and project objectives.
Promoting workplace health and safety by complying with the Work Health and Safety (WH&S) Act, regulations, and departmental policies.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of regional programs and projects while leading a team and ensuring the delivery of high-quality administration and governance services. Further information on the role can be found in the attached role description.

Mandatory qualifications and conditions

A current Class 'C' Drivers Licence
Pre-employment checks, including a criminal history screening and declaration of serious discipline history will be required to be completed.
Must be eligible to work in Australia.

What We Offer:

Competitive remuneration, including generous superannuation and leave provisions.
Five weeks of annual leave plus an additional leave day each year, with access to Volunteer and Community Service Leave.
Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Flexible working arrangements, such as working from home, part-time hours, and flexible start/finish times (subject to approval).
Employer superannuation contributions up to 12.75%.
Annual leave loading.
Salary packaging arrangements.
Wellbeing initiatives, including an Employee Assistance Program.
Generous parental leave entitlements.
Relocation assistance.

At Transport and Main Roads, we foster a workplace culture built on respect, dignity, and fairness. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and women. If you require additional support or adjustments, such as interpreting services, assistive technologies, or specific physical accommodations, please let us know to ensure you can showcase your abilities during the recruitment process. Applications for this role may also be considered for similar vacancies within the Far North District for up to 12 months after the closing date.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/695692/26
Closing Date: Friday, 31 July 2026<space>This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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government jobs in cairns, qld

Advisor (Administration & Governance)

EOI - School Support Officer - Yarrabah State School

Court Services Officer

Sentence Planning Coordinator

People and Wellbeing Coordinator

Finance and Procurement Officer

Community Visitor (Identified)

Automotive Technician

Teacher - Marine

Casual School Crossing Supervisor

Corporate Support Officer

Finance Business Partner

Principal Advisor - Far North Queensland Region - Cairns Office

Deputy Principal (Secondary) - Gordonvale State High School

Scientist - Microbiology

Head of Special Education Services (H01) - Balaclava State School - Special Education Program

Teacher - Primary/Secondary, Year 7-12, Hospitality Practices, Redlynch State College (Cairns)

Construction Worker Band C

Ranger Indigenous Identified

Wildlife Officer In Charge

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