Careers

Are you ready to embark on a career journey that offers professional growth working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in remote communities and related networks and delivers a meaningful impact?

Community Enterprise Queensland (CEQ) seeks Expression of Interest for the role of Store Support Manager.

As a critical team member, you will be at the heart of our services function in the Torres Strait, Northern Peninsula Area, and remote Aboriginal communities. Operating in 31 retail stores across remote locations, CEQ ensures access to quality fresh food, groceries, and essential services like fuel, gas, and ATM facilities. Your role will be based in the busy and culturally diverse Cairns Support Office, with occasional travel to other locations, often involving small air and watercraft and unique experiences in Country.

It really needs you to be enthusiastic about making a difference and ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that aligns with your values (ours is “Caring, every day, always”) and aspirations. If so, we invite you to join us at Community Enterprise Queensland. To take this step in your exciting career journeying, apply for this role.

Summary

The Store Support Manager will be responsible for the operational and people aspects of the store to ensure business continuity of the store under the guidance of the Regional Manager Operations.

Partnering with a cross-cultural, geographically dispersed team from Cairns to Cape York Peninsula, Gulf of Carpentaria, North Queensland, and the Torres Strait Islands, the Management Couple will work in alignment with the CEQ vision and values and play an integral role in ensuring the ongoing success and reputation of CEQ as an employer of choice.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include (other duties may be assigned):

• Manage the relief team including rostering of team members to ensure compliance with employment contracts.
• Provide administration support for the GM Operations and Retail Manager.
• Assist with review of timesheets and rosters to ensure compliance.
• Instruct the merchandising requirements of the stores.
• Support the new store set up process.
• Coordinate the stocktake process including execution, planning and prioritizing.
• Interpret the procurement management system to ensure data integrity.
• Conduct research and investigations as required, interrogating stock history to complete investigations.
• Build and maintain a good working relationship with all employee members.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to all matters relating to health and safety.
• Work with GM BD on equipment procurement, range reviews & layout, and planograms
• Ensure a safe working environment is maintained.
• Provide store reports as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the supervision of the relief team.

Competency

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Customer Service – A strong focus on customer requirements and satisfaction, responds promptly to customer needs; Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills – Communicates effectively.
• Teamwork – Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Cost Consciousness – Conserves organisational resources.
• Organisational Support – Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.
• Planning/Organizing – Prioritises and plans work activities; Ability to work to deadline and work with a minimum of supervision.
• Dependability – Keeps commitments.
• Quality – demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Professionalism – approaches others in a tactful manner; maintains confidentiality.
• Business acumen – understands the business implications of decisions.

 Essential Requirements

• Willingness to work in a cross-cultural environment, remotely and on weekends
• Work constructively in a team environment.
• The successful applicant must undergo a criminal history check.
• A minimum of 12 months’ experience working in a remote location.
• Basic knowledge and experience in stocktaking and warehouse processes using handheld devices.
• Excellent attention to detail with very good numeric, oral, and written communication skills.
• Computer literate and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (particularly MS Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint) and familiar with the operations of computerised purchase order-based inventory systems.

 Job Requirements

Travel to and reside on the outer islands and communities operated by CEQ if required.

Work requirements will be flexible to work around business requirements.

Key Performance Indicators

• Rostering is in accordance with employment contracts and industrial relations requirements.
• Stocktakes are completed within designated time frames.
• Analysis of data contributes to the identification of shrinkage.
• Merchandising meets CEQ standards.
• Operational reconciliations are to the CEQ standard.
• Reports are submitted to the required standard.
• Work in a team environment.
• The records are accurate.

 Annual Performance Partnership

CEQ team members will complete an Annual Performance Partnership (APP), which is a structured performance and professional development discussion that relates to KPIs aligned with the Strategic Priorities of the business and the CEQ values.

The overall result of the APP is also based on how well team members have aligned with the CEQ values and achieved their professional goals set for the year.

Our Company

CEQ is a not-for-profit organisation committed to providing essential goods and services to communities in the Torres Strait, Northern Peninsula Area (NPA), and remote Aboriginal communities. We are responsible for the operation of 31 retail stores throughout these remote areas, providing access to quality fresh food, groceries, and essential services like fuel, gas, and ATM facilities.

Our Culture

CEQ promotes an honest, progressive, collaborative, respectful, and inclusive teamwork environment throughout the establishment, fostering diversity and growth within the workforce.

Our Key Benefits:

• 4 weeks annual leave & 17.5% leave loading
• Accommodation & utility bills covered
• Ability to salary sacrifice up to $15,900.00 p.a. (meals & entertainment options)
• Employee assistance program (counselling & support services) available
• Opportunity for career growth
• Workplace health and wellbeing initiatives
• Mobile phone

Applications Welcome 

To apply for this career opportunity please click apply via Seek and attach a copy of your resume and cover letter. Applications close 2 March 2026, however we reserve the right to close the position earlier than stated.

Are you ready to embark on a career journey that offers professional growth working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in remote communities and related networks and delivers a meaningful impact?

Community Enterprise Queensland (CEQ) seeks a dedicated individual to fill the pivotal role of IT Manager.

As a critical team member, you will be at the heart of our support services function in the Torres Strait, Northern Peninsula Area, and remote Aboriginal communities. Operating in 31 retail stores across remote locations, CEQ ensures access to quality fresh food, groceries, and essential services like fuel, gas, and ATM facilities. Your role will be based in the busy and culturally diverse Cairns Support Office.

It really needs you to be enthusiastic about making a difference and ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that aligns with your values (ours is “Caring, every day, always”) and aspirations. If so, we invite you to join us at Community Enterprise Queensland. To take this step in your exciting career journeying, apply for this role.

About the role

The Information Technology Manager is accountable for directing the information and data integrity across the organisation and for all Information Technology functions as required by CEQ. This includes all data centers, technical service centers, production scheduling functions, help desks, communication networks (voice and data), computer program development, and computer systems operations.

Partnering with a cross-cultural, geographically dispersed team from Cairns to Cape York Peninsula, Gulf of Carpentaria, North Queensland and the Torres Strait Islands, the General Manager Corporate Services will work in alignment with the CEQ vision and values and plays an integral role in ensuring the ongoing success and reputation of CEQ as an employer of choice.

Qualifications & Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Information Technology or related discipline.
• LAN and WAN networking skills.
• Proficiency in complex relational database management (including SOL programming).
• Project management skills and experience.
• High level skills managing Microsoft Server and Unix Server network environment.

Software & Systems Experience

• Intermediate to advanced level of competency using the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).

Team

• Work as part of the IT department, within the Corporate Services, and provide support to the General Manager Corporate Services as reasonably required.
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural team environment and provide peer support to other team members
• Build and foster collegial relationships across all teams in the business to ensure high team member engagement, productivity and the success of CEQ.

Digital

• Developing competency in the ethical use of AI technologies where appropriate and approved by the General Manager Corporate Services.

Key duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage IT across the enterprise, including the installation and maintenance of all information technology hardware and software across the organisation including the overseeing of testing and evaluation of hardware and software to determine efficiency, reliability, and compatibility with existing systems.
• Define, update, and implement IT strategy.
• Align the IT team with organisation performance objectives.
• Ensure biannual performance reviews are completed for all team members to support ongoing development and performance management.
• Control performance objectives and overall IT budget.
• Lead and manage the team members in the unit through contemporary management practices.
• Select, manage, and control IT providers and external team members.
• Align IT risk management within IT productivity objectives.
• Acquire software/hardware.
• Manage outsourced services based on negotiated SLA’s.
• Optimize and design enterprise processes via IT.
• Define and adjust IT standards and technologies.
• Define architecture.
• Consolidate the IT process across the organization.
• Plan and manage strategic IT initiatives.
• Manage IT applications portfolio.
• Manage IT projects.
• Monitor WH&S to ensure team members’ safety and a safe workplace.

Essential Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to work in remote locations with limited resources.
• At least 5 years previous experience working in a multi branch information technology environment (preferably retail) at a senior level.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work in a cross-cultural environment.
• Work constructively in a team environment.

Annual Performance Partnership

CEQ team members will complete an Annual Performance Partnership (APP), which is a structured performance and professional development discussion which relates to KPI’s aligned with the Strategic Priorities of the business and the CEQ values.

The overall result of the APP is also based on how well team members have aligned with the CEQ Values, and achieving their professional goals set for the year.

Our Culture

CEQ promote an honest, progressive, collaborate, respectful and inclusive teamwork environment throughout the establishment, culturing diversity and growth within the workforce. 

Our key benefits:

• 4 weeks annual leave & 17.5% leave loading
• Ability to Salary Sacrifice up to $15,900.00 p.a. (meals & entertainment options)
• Employee assistance program (counselling & support services) available
• Workplace health and wellbeing initiatives.

To apply for this career opportunity please click apply via Seek and attach a copy of your resume and cover letter.

Applications Welcome 

To apply for this career opportunity please click apply via Seek and attach a copy of your resume and cover letter. Applications close 2 March 2026, however we reserve the right to close the position earlier than stated.

Are you ready to embark on a career journey that offers professional growth working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in remote communities and related networks and delivers a meaningful impact?

Community Enterprise Queensland (CEQ) seeks Expression of Interest for the role of Maintenance Admin Support Officer.

Your role will be based in the busy and culturally diverse Cairns Support Office.

It really needs you to be enthusiastic about making a difference and ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that aligns with your values (ours is “Caring, every day, always”) and aspirations. If so, we invite you to join us at Community Enterprise Queensland. To take this step in your exciting career journeying, apply for this role.

Summary

The Maintenance Admin Support Officer is responsible for assisting with the administration for the repairs and maintenance of assets, equipment, accommodations, stores, and facilities which are owned, leased, or operated by CEQ.

Partnering with a cross-cultural, geographically dispersed team from Cairns to Cape York Peninsula, Gulf of Carpentaria, North Queensland and the Torres Strait Islands, the Maintenance Admin Support Officer will work in alignment with the CEQ vision and values and plays an integral role in ensuring the ongoing success and reputation of CEQ as an employer of choice.

Qualifications & Experience

• Hold or working towards Certificate III in Business Administration, a trade qualification or other relevant qualification preferred but not essential
• Previous experience working in an administration and maintenance related roles
• Experience in creating/maintain online document databases.

Software & Systems Experience

• Basic to intermediate level of competency using Procurement software like Pronto or other similar systems
• Intermediate to advanced level of competency using the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook).

Team

• Work as part of the Maintenance team, within the Operations department, and provide support to the Maintenance Manager as reasonably required
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural team environment and provide peer support to other team members
• Build and foster collegial relationships across all teams in the business to ensure high team member engagement, productivity and the success of CEQ.

Digital

• Developing competency in the ethical use of AI technologies where appropriate and approved by the General Manager – Operations and/or CEO.

Key Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Support management in the administration of maintenance works on assets, facilities, and equipment to ensure they are maintained in a sustainable and safe condition
• Action maintenance issue notifications, including maintaining and updating the maintenance portal records
• Assist with after-hours and weekend maintenance calls as required
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Prioritise required works and maintain records of contractor works, store visits, and additional works required
• Work with vendors to assess condition of CEQ assets, premises, and equipment on site
• Maintain accessible registers and records, including contractor licenses & insurances; fire safety inspections; electrical test and tag records; assets
• Obtain supplier quotations and prepare purchase orders as required
• Liaise with internal clients and external contractors regarding repairs and maintenance of assets & equipment
• Monitor WH&S to ensure employee and contractor safety and a safe workplace
• Other reasonable duties as requested by Senior Leadership in Operations or the CEO.

Essential Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work in a cross-cultural environment and to uphold culturally appropriate practices
• Excellent customer service skills and telephone etiquette.
• Ability to work well within a team environment and autonomously.
• Occasional travel to remote communities, likely involving small aircrafts and commercial ferries
• Basic knowledge of Geography of the Northern Queensland and Torres Strait regions
• High level written and oral communication skills
• Basic maintenance experience and understanding of electrical, mechanical, plumbing and HVAC principals preferred, or an interest in learning these skills
• High level ability to plan, prioritise and organise work activities
• Current Criminal History check – no more than 3 months old.

Annual Performance Partnership

CEQ team members will complete an Annual Performance Partnership (APP), which is a structured performance and professional development discussion which relates to KPI’s aligned with the Strategic Priorities of the business and the CEQ values.

The overall result of the APP is also based on how well team members have aligned with the CEQ Values, and achieving their professional goals set for the year.

Our Culture

CEQ promote an honest, progressive, collaborate, respectful and inclusive teamwork environment throughout the establishment, culturing diversity and growth within the workforce. 

Our key benefits:

• 4 weeks annual leave & 17.5% leave loading
• Ability to Salary Sacrifice up to $15,900.00 p.a. (meals & entertainment options)
• Employee assistance program (counselling & support services) available
• Workplace health and wellbeing initiatives.

Applications Welcome 

To apply for this career opportunity please click apply via Seek and attach a copy of your resume and cover letter. Applications close 19 February 2026, however we reserve the right to close the position earlier than stated.

Are you ready to embark on a career journey that offers professional growth working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in remote communities and related networks and delivers a meaningful impact?

Community Enterprise Queensland (CEQ) seeks Expression of Interest for the role of Finance Officer – Accounts Payable.

As a critical team member, you will be at the heart of our services function in the Torres Strait, Northern Peninsula Area, and remote Aboriginal communities. Operating in 30 retail stores across remote locations, CEQ ensures access to quality fresh food, groceries, and essential services like fuel, gas, and ATM facilities.

It really needs you to be enthusiastic about making a difference and ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that aligns with your values (ours is “Caring, every day, always”) and aspirations. If so, we invite you to join us at Community Enterprise Queensland. To take this step in your exciting career journeying, apply for this role.

Summary

The Accounts Payable Officer is responsible for the end-to-end payment function of supplier invoices and the daily, weekly and month end processing and reporting.
Partnering with a cross-cultural, geographically dispersed team from Cairns to Cape York Peninsula, Gulf of Carpentaria, North Queensland and the Torres Strait Islands, the Accounts Payable Officer will work in alignment with the CEQ vision and values and plays an integral role in ensuring the ongoing success and reputation of CEQ as an employer of choice.

Qualifications & Experience

• Hold or working towards a Certificate III in Accounts Administration is desirable, but not essential.
• Previous experience in a similar role with similar responsibilities in a multi-site commercial or government environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a large supplier ledger and working in a large and complex business desirable, but not essential.

Software & Systems Experience

• Intermediate to advanced level of competency using the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Experience using whole of enterprise systems – specifically Pronto Xi or similar ERP systems.
• Ability to use productivity applications and web-based banking software.

Team

• Work as part of Corporate Services within the Finance team and provide support to the Financial Accountant as reasonably required.
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural team environment and provide peer support to other team members.
• Build and foster collegial relationships across all teams in the business to ensure high team member engagement, productivity and the success of CEQ.

Digital

• Developing competency in the ethical use of AI technologies where appropriate and approved by General Manager- Corporate Services.

Key Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Establish new suppliers on the CEQ finance system.
• Accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices.
• Payment of invoices within supplier terms.
• Management of weekly and monthly pay runs.
• Reconciliation of supplier accounts.
• Ensure supplier accounts are not placed on ‘stop credit’.
• Prepare end of month reports.
• Work in a team environment sharing the accounts’ payable function.
• Monitor WH&S to ensure employee safety and a safe workplace.
• Review and update the procedure manual.
• Work on special projects as required.
• Maintain supplier relations through high level support.
• Other reasonable duties as requested by Senior Leadership in Corporate Services or the CEO.

Essential Requirements

• A willingness to work in a cross-cultural environment where respect for and a desire to gain an understanding of traditional Torres Strait Islander culture and customs is an absolute necessity.
• Computer literate, knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and familiar with the operations of computerised based accounts payable systems.
• Excellent customer service skills and telephone etiquette.
  Current Criminal History check – no more than 3 months old.

Annual Performance Partnership

CEQ team members will complete an Annual Performance Partnership (APP), which is a structured performance and professional development discussion which relates to KPI’s aligned with the Strategic Priorities of the business and the CEQ values.
The overall result of the APP is also based on how well team members have aligned with the CEQ Values, and achieving their professional goals set for the year.

Your new company

CEQ is a not-for-profit organisation committed to providing essential goods and services to communities in the Torres Strait, Northern Peninsula Area (NPA) and remote Aboriginal communities. We are responsible for the operation of 30 retail stores throughout these remote areas, providing access to quality fresh food, groceries and essential services like fuel, gas, and ATM facilities.

Our Culture

CEQ promote an honest, progressive, collaborate, respectful and inclusive teamwork environment throughout the establishment, culturing diversity and growth within the workforce.

Our key benefits:

• 4 weeks annual leave & 17.5% leave loading
• Ability to Salary Sacrifice up to $15,000.00 p.a. (meals & entertainment options)
• Employee assistance program (counselling & support services) available
• Opportunity for career growth
• Workplace health and wellbeing initiatives

Applications Welcome 

To apply for this career opportunity please click apply via Seek and attach a copy of your resume and cover letter.

Are you ready to embark on a career journey that offers professional growth working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in remote communities and related networks and delivers a meaningful impact?

Positions of Interest

We’re continually seeking skilled individuals in the following areas:

• Store Manager
• Assistant Store Manager
• Store Supervisor
• Relief Store Managers
• Shop Assistant

Skills and Experience

The ideal candidates will have

• Willingness to work in remote areas
• Previous experience in a retail environment at a Store Manager / senior supervisory level preferably in remote and isolated locations
• Previous experience in roles involving stock control and ordering
• Intermediate to advanced level of competency using POS system (preferably SmartRetail or Grocery Manager),Rostering Systems (preferably Human force).

Benefits of joining CEQ

• Ability to Salary Sacrifice up to $15,900.00 p.a. (meals & entertainment options)
• Free Private Accommodation, with Electricity and all Utility bills covered.
• Opportunity to travel across remote Aboriginal communities , Northern Peninsula Area, and Torres Strait.
• 5 weeks annual leave & 17.5% leave loading
• Opportunity for career and personal development with company sponsored qualifications and certifications.
• Attractive Salary and travel benefits

Our Culture

CEQ promote an honest, progressive, collaborate, respectful and inclusive teamwork environment throughout the establishment, culturing diversity and growth within the workforce. 

Applications Welcome 

If you believe you have the skills, experience, and passion to contribute to our team, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your expression of interest along with your resume and cover letter to our recruitment team or via SEEK.

For further information pertaining to any of the above positions of interest, please email people@ceqld.org.au or call 07 4050 4385.

Are you ready to embark on a career journey that offers professional growth with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in remote communities and related networks and delivers a meaningful impact?

Community Enterprise Queensland (CEQ) seeks a dedicated individual/s to fill the pivotal role of Store Management couple. 

As critical team members, you will be at the heart of our services function in the Torres Strait, Northern Peninsula Area, and remote Aboriginal communities. Operating in 30 retail stores across remote locations, CEQ ensures access to quality fresh food, groceries, and essential services like fuel, gas, and ATM facilities.

It really needs you to be enthusiastic about making a difference and ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that aligns with your values (ours is “caring, every day, always”) and aspirations. If so, we invite you to join us at Community Enterprise Queensland. To take this step in your exciting career journey, apply for this role.

About the role

The Management couple is to provide effective and efficient management of the day-to-day operations of the Remote Store business, ensuring financial viability of the store, adequate employing levels, effective merchandising, compliance with all legislative and company policies and procedures and adherence to operational budgets under the guidance of the Regional Manager Operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise the financial operations of Remote Store, including sales figures, end of day registers and safe reconciliation, stock control, shrinkages, data entry, write offs, mark down, refunds, pricing, as per CEO policies and procedures.
• Lead and manage employee in the business units in accordance with contemporary human resource principles including mentoring assistant store managers in store presentation and merchandising principles, performance management, WH&S, policy and procedure and industrial instrument.
• Ensure high level of customer service is maintained.
• Manage wages within budget.
• Develop and implement employee rosters.
• Monitor store merchandising and store specials effectiveness in conjunction with the Regional Manager Operations and Buying Department.
• Manage equipment.
• Monitor store presentation in conjunction with the Regional Manager.
• Manage all stocktakes within time frames and in accordance with CEO Policy and Procedure.
• Assist with quarterly written assessment of the business units.
• Monitor WH&S to ensure employee safety and a safe workplace.
• Other duties as directed by the Regional Manager.

Competency

• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Business Acumen – Understands business implications of decisions; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
• Customer Service – Responds promptly to customer needs; Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills – Maintains confidentiality.
• High level written and oral communication skills.
• Teamwork – Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Cost Consciousness – Conserves organisational resources.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments.
• Organisational Support – Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.
• Planning/Organizing- Prioritises and plans work activities.
• Dependability – Keeps commitments.

Essential Requirements

• Experience with shrinkages, data entry, write offs, mark downs, refunds, shelf ticketing, cash transfers, overrides, and daily cash balances as per CEQ policies and procedures.
• Experience in supervising employees in accordance with contemporary human resource principles including mentoring employees in store presentation and merchandising principles, performance management and WH&S.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement employee rosters and assist the store manager to maximise employing resources.
• Excellent customer service.
• Ability to assist with stock takes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage the operations of a store and equipment in accordance with the Australian New Zealand Food Safety Standards Code.
• Ability to monitor WH&S to ensure employee safety and a safe workplace.
• Ability to work in a cross-culture team environment.
• Current Police check (no more than 3 months old)

Desirable

• Certificate III or IV in Retail
• Food Safety Certificate
• Workplace Health and Safety Certificate

Work Environment

The position is based across Remote FNQ Communities including the Torres Strait Islands.

Our Culture

CEQ promote an honest, progressive, collaborate, respectful and inclusive teamwork environment throughout the establishment, culturing diversity and growth within the workforce.

Our key benefits:

• 5 weeks annual leave & 17.5% leave loading
• Ability to Salary Sacrifice up to $15,000.00 p.a. (meals & entertainment options)
• Accommodation, Electricity and Utility bills covered.
• Employee assistance program (counselling & support services) available
• Opportunity for career growth
• Workplace health and wellbeing initiatives
• Laptop & Mobile phone

Applications Welcome 

If you are interested in joining our team, we welcome all applications

Check out our Current Seek Listings here

First Nations people are encouraged to apply.