Team Assistant

This is an excellent opportunity for someone to join a reputable organisation and make a difference Our Client: Our client is a well‑established and respected professional services firm based in Cairns. With a strong reputation for delivering exceptional outcomes for their clients, they pride themselves on professionalism, integrity, and a supportive team culture. Their collaborative environment encourages growth, excellence, and continuous improvement across all levels of the business. The Opportunity: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and detail‑oriented Team Assistant to join this dynamic and professional office. This role will see you supporting a team of accounting and business advisory professionals while providing exceptional service to clients as the first point of contact. You’ll play a key part in ensuring seamless office operations and efficient administrative support across the team. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: Delivering outstanding client service as the first point of contact — managing reception, calls, and emails with professionalism and care. Providing comprehensive administrative support to partners, managers, and team members to ensure efficient workflow. Coordinating meeting room bookings, mail processing, couriers, and general office upkeep. Assisting with client data management, including scanning, filing, onboarding, and maintaining accurate records across systems. Preparing correspondence, reports, and spreadsheets as required. Supporting tax and accounting processes — including ATO lodgements, fee preparation assistance, and document collation. Maintaining office supplies and liaising with contractors for maintenance and repairs. Utilising a range of software including Microsoft Office, MYOB, Xero, and internal databases to support daily operations. Your Skills & Experience: To be successful in this role, you will bring a proactive, organised, and professional approach to every task. You will be comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have: Proven experience in an administrative or team support role, ideally within professional services. High‑level proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and confidence in learning new systems. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional phone manner. A proactive, self‑motivated, and positive attitude with strong initiative. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. A commitment to confidentiality and delivering exceptional client service. The Offer: This is a fantastic opportunity to join a professional, friendly, and supportive team that values its people. You’ll enjoy: A collaborative and positive team culture. A varied and rewarding role where your contribution makes a genuine difference. Opportunities for professional development and skill growth. Modern offices conveniently located in central Cairns. If you’re a dedicated administrator with a passion for providing exceptional support and client service, we’d love to hear from you. To ensure compliance with Australian employment law, this role is only open to candidates who possess either the right to work in Australia, permanent residency, citizenship status, or visa status. How to Apply: To apply online, click ‘apply’ at the top of this page, or contact our designated Recruitment Consultant, Rachel Dickson, on 9*** or ******@cbcstaff.com.au for a confidential discussion. At CBC Staff Selection, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that champions equal opportunity, embraces diversity, promotes inclusion and prioritises flexibility and accessibility. All communication with CBC Staff Selection is managed in a highly confidential manner, and your details will not be shared with any future employer without your prior consent. CBC Staff Selection – Redefining Recruitment With over 36 years’ recruitment experience, CBC Staff Selection specialises in providing professional, quality recruitment services to a wide range of candidates and clients throughout both Far North Queensland (Cairns region) and North Queensland (Townsville and Mackay region) as well as Regional Queensland. Job Reference: /RD #J-18808-Ljbffr