Project Manager, Policy (Fisheries) - EL1
Torres Strait Regional Authority
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Maiem, Sew Ngapa! Welcome to the Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA).
IF WORKING FOR THE COMMUNITY IS WHAT YOU ENJOY, PLEASE JOIN OUR TEAM!
The TSRA Fisheries Program is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated worker.
This exciting role will provide high level of project and administration support to the Fisheries Team.
Working closely with the Project Managers you will be responsible for coordinating logistical requirements and operations for the region’s fisheries.
The opportunity
Create impact beyond the office stretching across the sands and seas of the Torres Strait region.
Join one of the most remote – and unique – Australian Public Service (APS) agencies.
TSRA is the lead Commonwealth agency for Indigenous Affairs in Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait).
We’re the northernmost region of Australia, where beautiful red dirt Country meets turquoise waters.
Located in the nation’s far north between Cairns and Papua New Guinea, we support programs across the Torres Strait region, including for the 17 inhabited islands of the Torres Strait and the communities of Bamaga and Seisia on the Northern Peninsula Area.
We’re a federal government statutory body and operate under the direction of a community-elected board.
TSRA offers:
• 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.
This position is based on Thursday Island with occasional travel across the Torres Strait Region.
Applications close at 11:30pm AEST, Thursday 11 December 2025.