TasPorts is a state-owned company responsible for ten Tasmanian ports and the Devonport Airport. We are a vertically integrated organisation, providing a diverse range of port and marine operations and services around Tasmania. Our vision is to proudly connect people, products and solutions for the benefit of all Tasmanians.
With 99% of the State's freight moving through our multi-port system, TasPorts facilitates vital trade to enable industry partners and communities while ensuring the highest environmental and safety standards.
The Role Reporting to the Island Business Coordinator, you are required to possess the skills and abilities to meet defined work standards and deadlines and demonstrate the ability to work effectively and cohesively with others.
This position is to provide administrative support to assist in the efficient day-to-day operations of TasPorts King Island operations.
Working under minimal supervision, you will be required to manage your time effectively, adhere to competing demands and priorities, and successfully plan and organise workflow; both your own and assist with others, in that capacity.
This is a permanent, full-time position based on King Island.
What are we looking for? We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated self-starter to provide efficient and high-level administrative support to the TasPorts King Island team, to enable the provision of strategic advice, communications management, and strategy implementation.
Act as the first point of contact for all enquiries at TasPorts King Island office including the processing of payments. Receive and distribute incoming telephone calls, emails, and inter-office deliveries to relevant staff at the King Island port including processing all incoming and outgoing mail. Undertake port access control through conducting the induction process for contractors and visitors and processing and auditing of visitor passes and Port Access cards. Assist on a daily basis and provide leave cover when required for the Bass Island Line Shipping administration position these duties include Receival and Dispatch of freight, reconciliation of manifests, liaising with the shipping agents, communication with customers over the counter and work closely with the stevedores to ensure that the shipping operation runs smoothly. Preparation of Wharfage Quotations. Data entry and basic analysis as required for invoicing and reporting. Operate TasPorts weighbridge facility on King Island. To be successful you will need: The ability to provide exceptional customer service and portray a professional approach to TasPorts internal staff and external customers and clients. Relevant experience in effectively and confidently using a telephone system and taking and distributing messages. Competent in the use of personal computers and in utilizing Microsoft Office software particularly Outlook, Excel and Word. Experience in a shipping or marine operations environment would be deemed an advantage, however not essential.
Qualifications: Weighbridge Operator Accreditation Ability to acquire a MSIC which requires a national police check Certificate in Business or Administration Why work for us? TasPorts offer a supportive and flexible work environment, professional development opportunities and a range of attractive employee benefits.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace, where the individual differences of our employees are considered value-adding. We encourage applications from suitably qualified persons, including Indigenous Australians, people of all ages and people with a disability.
For more information about TasPorts, visit our website
Submitting an application For your application to be considered, you are required to provide:
A copy of your CV including relevant qualifications and licenses. Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. The intended close date will be 12noon 12th of November.
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