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FRONTLINE SALES ASSISTANT PART-TIME MATERNITY LEAVE COVER Bring your love of wildlife to work and help create unforgettable moments for our guests at Wildlife Habitat. This part-time role covering maternity leave offers the opportunity to step in and make an immediate impact in a fast-paced environment. Why You’ll Love It Be part of a passionate, supportive crew that lives and breathes wildlife, sustainability, and great guest experiences. Every shift brings new faces, new stories, and plenty of fun. What You’ll Do • Welcome guests and make their visit memorable • Handle reception, retail sales, reservations and cash transactions • Work closely with your team to keep things running smoothly • Take guest photos and help capture their special moments • Enjoy flexible shifts between 7:15am and 430pm, with some later shifts. Must be available to work weekends. What You Bring • A genuine love for wildlife and sharing it with others • Confident, friendly customer service • Ability to multitask in a busy environment • A team-first attitude and positive energy • Sales confidence and motivation • Local knowledge or similar experience is a bonus • Availability for an immediate start Why Join Us You’ll receive ongoing training, work with a great team, and be part of a company that values community, sustainability, and diversity. Apply Now Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] or call 07 4041 9437. Explore more at wildlifehabitat.com.au | |
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CASUAL ON-CALL TRANSFER STAFF Community Funerals is seeking staff to be available on weeknights (4pm-8am) and at weekends (24hrs) to assist with the transfer of deceased persons. Full training will be provided. Staff are rostered on-call one week in three and can usually fit this work around a regular weekday job. You will be paid a daily on-call allowance and a generous $300.00 minimum call out payment. The applicant needs to have a full drivers licence, be well groomed, ability to work as part of a team, maintain confidentiality, physical fitness, willingness to work outside regular business hours and a compassionate and caring attitude. If you are interested please email [email protected] detailing your work background, any relevant experience and any questions. Initial enquires by email only please. | |
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RECEPTIONIST / ALL-ROUNDER AT THE WHITE HOUSE & BALBOA HOLIDAY APARTMENTS (PORT DOUGLAS) We’re looking for a friendly, reliable, and hands-on Receptionist / All-Rounder to join our team across The White House and Balboa Holiday Apartments in Port Douglas. This is a great opportunity for a local looking for a stable, long-term role who enjoys variety in their day and takes pride in delivering great guest experiences. Permanent locals only need to apply. About the Role: This is not your typical desk-only role; you’ll be a key part of the day-to-day running of both properties. Duties include: • Guest check-ins and check-outs • Responding to guest enquiries (phone, email & in person) • Assisting with bookings and admin • Light housekeeping coordination / checks • General property support and problem-solving What We’re Looking For: • Friendly, positive attitude and great communication skills • Reliable and able to work independently • Good attention to detail • Experience using booking systems and basic computer skills • Previous reception or accommodation experience preferred • Someone happy to jump in and help wherever needed Hours: • Part-time – approx. 2.5 days per week • Includes Saturday work (essential) • Flexible hours across the week Why Join Us? • Work across two well-established, boutique holiday properties • Supportive, down-to-earth team • Varied role – no two days the same • Great environment in beautiful Port Douglas This role is best suited to someone living locally or planning to stay in the area long term. If you’re looking for a stable, enjoyable role and like being part of a small, hardworking team, we’d love to hear from you. To apply: Please send an email including resume detailing your experience. |
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Saturday 23 May 2026
2026-05-23T00:00:00+10:00
| 9:30PM | 12:00PM | Pooch Party |
Calling all dog lovers for a celebration of all things Dogs! A tail-wagging morning of furry festivities including the Best Dressed Dog Beach Parade! Meet at Reynolds Park on Garrick Street by the tennis courts at 9:30am and parade to the Port Douglas Surf Club via Four Mile Beach. Competitions kick off at 10:00am with great prizes for Best Dressed, Best Trick, Naughtiest Dog – Tails of Destruction, Waggiest Tail, Owner/Dog Lookalike, and Best Adopted Dog, followed by the crowning of Douglas’s 2026 Top Dog. There is a $5 donation per competition entry. Enjoy a BBQ, dog treats, free bubble play, and face painting, as well as a raffle and 100 Lucky Paws square board with your chance to win $1,000 cash! – 9:30am: Registrations Open – 9:45am: Parade begins along Garrick Street to Sand Street, then onto Four Mile Beach to The Port Douglas Surf Club – 10:00am: Competitions begin with Best Dressed Dog parade in the judging arena – 10:00am – 12:00pm: Competitions continue – Best Trick, Naughtiest Dog, Waggiest Tail, Owner/Dog Lookalike, and Best Adopted Dog – 12:00pm: Douglas’s Top Dog announced and Raffle Drawn – Event ends Pooch Party is a charity event, proudly sponsored by Ray White Port Douglas and Port Douglas Vets to raise money and awareness for the Paws and Claws animal shelter. | Port Douglas Surf Club | Free with donation to enter the Dog Competitions | https://www.carnivale.com.au/event/pooch-party/ | 0417300885 | [email protected] | Community Event, Family Event, Free Event, Live Entertainment | Cassie Flinn | [email protected] | 0417300885 | ||
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Saturday 23 May 2026
2026-05-23T00:00:00+10:00
| 10am | When food runs out | COW BAY BEACH FUNDRAISING BBQ |
Fundraising BBQ for the Daintree Coast Community Shed Inc. CASH ONLY Burgers, sausages, cakes, drinks & deconstructed burgers (no bread) Buskers & stalls welcome. | Cow Bay Beach | $ | 0427006607 | [email protected] | Community Event, Family Event, Senior Event | Cindy McLaughlin | [email protected] | 0427006607 | |||
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Wednesday 3 June 2026
2026-06-03T00:00:00+10:00
| 1:00pm | 4:00pm | Four Mile Beach Monthly Clean-up |
Come and join in our monthly beach clean-up! Help keep this beautiful beach free of marine debris and come and meet like minded people. Registrations are essential - email [email protected] to register your attendance. What shall I bring? Volunteers need to wear enclosed shoes, bring sun/rain protection, and plenty of drinking water (1 to 2 litres is recommended). We try to ensure that all Tangaroa Blue events are free from single-use plastic, so bring along your reusable water bottle. All equipment and drinking water top-ups will be provided. Why is it in the afternoon? Four Mile Beach is shaded in the afternoon making it a cooler time to be out on the beach. Most debris is along the vegetation or tide lines, so the afternoon reduces sun exposure. We look forward to seeing you out on the beach! | Daintree Lounge at the Sheraton Grand Mirage, Port Douglas | https://tangaroablue.org/events-calendar/four-mile-beach-north-and-middle-monthly-clean-up-qld-june26/ | [email protected] | Community Event, Free Event | Lucy | [email protected] | 0431870165 |
