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Two Permanent Full time Positions Available
Trade Assistant and Freight Delivery Driver/Yardperson
Thursday Island, Torres Strait
Torres Strait Tours is seeking reliable, practical and motivated people to fill two permanent full-time positions based on Thursday Island:
Trade Assistant
Freight Delivery Driver and Yardperson
Both positions areMonday to Friday, 38 hours per week, and may be offered separately or together to a suitable couple or team looking to relocate to Thursday Island.
About Torres Strait Tours
Torres Strait Tours is a family-owned transport business that has operated in the Torres Strait since ****.
We provide ferry, bus, airport transfer, freight and passenger transport services between Thursday Island, Horn Island and surrounding communities.
Our operation includes passenger vessels, buses, commercial vehicles, freight areas, workshops, yards, staff accommodation and other operational facilities.
These are varied, hands-on roles within a busy local transport business.
Trade Assistant
The Trade Assistant will support our workshop team with a broad range of practical duties, which may include:
Assisting tradespeople with repairs and maintenance
General vessel, vehicle and equipment maintenance
Painting, sanding and preparation work
Basic fabrication assistance
Using hand and power tools
Moving materials, equipment and supplies
Cleaning and organising workshops, sheds and work areas
Assisting with property and staff accommodation maintenance
General labouring and maintenance duties
We are looking for someone who is practical, reliable and comfortable working with their hands.
Previous experience in trade assistance, construction, marine, mechanical, fabrication,



painting or general maintenance would be highly regarded.
Relevant licences, tickets or trade experience are advantageous, although applicants with strong practical ability and a good work ethic are also encouraged to apply.
Freight Delivery Driver and Yardperson
The Freight Delivery Driver and Yardperson will assist with the daily collection, handling, organisation and delivery of freight around Thursday Island.
Duties may include:
Collecting and delivering freight
Loading and unloading vehicles and vessels
Receiving, checking and sorting incoming freight
Preparing freight for delivery or transfer
Recording deliveries and obtaining proof of delivery
Contacting customers regarding collections and deliveries
Assisting with manifests and freight paperwork
Safely securing loads
Keeping freight areas, vehicles and yards clean and organised
Coordinating with ferry crews, drivers and office staff
General yard, stores and operational duties including whipper snipper etc
This role involves regular lifting and moving of freight.
Applicants must be physically capable of safely completing the duties.
A current driver licence is required.
Experience in freight, deliveries, warehousing, transport, stores, removals, yard work or driving commercial vehicles would be highly regarded although not essential.
Applicants should include details of any manual vehicle,



light truck, forklift or other relevant experience.
What We Are Looking For
Applicants for either position should be:
Reliable, punctual and organised
Safety-conscious
Able to follow instructions
Comfortable working independently and as part of a small team
Willing to assist with a variety of duties
Physically capable of carrying out the requirements of the role
Respectful of company property, vehicles, equipment and customer goods
Prepared to relocate and live on Thursday Island
Living on Thursday Island
Thursday Island is the main administrative and commercial centre of the Torres Strait.
It has supermarkets, schools, medical services, sporting facilities, cafés, hotels and regular flights through nearby Horn Island.
Island life suits people who enjoy a smaller community, warm weather and a practical working environment.
These are island-based positions and are not FIFO roles.
Accommodation
Subsidised furnished staff accommodation is available and is generally best suited to a single person.
In some circumstances, accommodation may also be available for a couple.
Accommodation generally includes:
A private bedroom
Queen-sized bed
Television and air conditioning
Shared kitchen, bathroom and living areas
Electricity, water and internet included
The two positions can be offered separately or together to the right couple or team.
How to Apply
Please send your résumé and a brief introduction outlining:
The position you are applying for
Your relevant skills and experience
The licences or tickets you hold
Your availability to relocate to Thursday Island
Whether you are applying individually or as a couple

📌 Trade Assistant And Freight Delivery Driver / Yardperson (Queensland)
🏢 Torres Strait Tours
📍 Queensland