The Section 26 (S26) Transfer Register The Torres Strait Regional Authority invites ongoing (permanent) APS employees to express interest to employment opportunities via our Section 26 (26) Transfer Register. This register is open to APS employees interested in temporary or permanent roles within the Agency.

The S26 Transfer Register enables the TSRA to access a diverse pool of APS talent to fill both ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies aligned with our strategic priorities. It offers candidates the chance to contribute to meaningful work in a fast-paced energetic environment.

By registering, candidates may be considered for:

- Temporary or permanent transfers at their current classification
- Temporary or permanent transfers at a lower classification
- Temporary transfers at their current classification with a Higher Duties arrangement.

About Us

Established in 1994, the Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) is one of the most remote Australian Public Service (APS) agencies located in the nation’s remote far north.

We support programs across the Torres Strait region, including the 17 inhabited islands of the Torres Strait and communities of Bamaga and Seisia on the Northern Peninsula Area (NPA) on the mainland.

TSRA is a statutory body and the lead Commonwealth agency in the Torres Strait for Indigenous Affairs, operating under the direction of a community-elected board.

We are one of the region’s largest employers with 3 offices on Thursday Island and 15 ranger sites, supported by a small office in Cairns. Our team of 150+ staff includes a strong local workforce with 84% of staff identifying as Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal.





Join us during the Seasons of Change at TSRA and leave a lasting legacy for our people, communities and the region of Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait).

Our Programs

- Culture, Art and Heritage
- Economic Development
- Environmental Management
- Fisheries
- Governance and Leadership
- Healthy Communities
- Regional Infrastructure
- Safe Communities

What we offer:

- A diverse, vibrant and culturally rich workplace – on Fridays we wear floral.
- Competitive wages, attractive remuneration package and leave entitlements.
- Recognition of local and state government balances such as sick leave and long service.
- 15.4% superannuation.

Benefits under our Enterprise Agreement include:
- Retention bonuses
- Leave types including annual, personal, cultural, long service and paid parental leave
- Paid Christmas shut down
- Annual healthy lifestyle reimbursements
- Help with relocation and travel costs, depending on role and location.
- Generous career, study and professional development options.

Our region

- The Torres Strait region starts 890km north of Cairns, spanning from the tip of mainland Australia to the outer islands bordering Papua New Guinea – our closest neighbour.
- Home of two traditional languages and six dialects.
- Only part of Australia with an active international border.




- Most northern part of the Great Barrier Reef and unofficial seagrass capital of the world.
- Pristine waters for dugong and turtle – including 6 of the world’s 7 marine turtle species.
- Tropical rock lobster is one of our biggest income earners.
- Finfish and hand collectable industries proudly 100% First Nations owned by our people.
- One of the biggest and best ranger programs in Australia.

The s26 register is open for candidates to register a general expression of interest for employment with the TSRA.

Vacancies may be identified in Thursday Island, Cairns or various locations in the Torres Strait.

Eligibility

Employment with TSRA may be 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.

There is no guarantee that an offer of employment will be made whilst your application remains on the register - you will only be contacted regarding your application if a vacancy arises that matches your skills and experience.

Please note that this opportunity is only available to 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.

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