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| ( 3 ) | Add LOGO - (Only JPEG, GIF or PNG files, no PDF. For best results image at least 400px wide) | Position Vacant | Name | Business | Suburb | Date | ||
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PROPERTY MANAGER Are you currently a Property Manager looking to work in a supportive environment with lots of training and job satisfaction? Or are you looking for a change of pace? Are you searching for a new career or looking to try something new? Have you ever considered Property Management? Do you like… • A dynamic work environment where no two days are the same? • Helping people and problem solving? • Working in a place where your organisational skills and eye for detail will be appreciated? • Working in a supportive team environment as well as being self motivated to work on your own? You will love this job if you are self disciplined with your time management and you have strong administration skills. You will find this job a dream if you are a great communicator on the phone and via email. Whilst experience is preferred, if you have no experience necessary, just a great attitude and willingness to learn. All training will be provided to the right applicant. Vehicle & Mobile Phone provided If you have a good sense of humour, a great team spirit and can get the job done…… contact us today! Position is Monday - Friday - 9am - 5pm Email your CV to [email protected] by 5pm Wednesday 8th April 2026 | JOCELYN SCHUMACHER | Raine & Horne Mossman/Port Douglas | Port Douglas | [email protected] | 27.03.2026 09:22 | |
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LEAD HOUSEKEEPER – LUXURY PROPERTIES, PORT DOUGLAS Full-time | 7:00 AM Start | Pay Negotiable A well-known, highly respected Port Douglas owner-operator (25+ years) is seeking an experienced Lead Housekeeper to oversee housekeeping across multiple five-star luxury properties. This is a hands-on leadership position suited to someone with strong local experience, who understands Port Douglas seasonality, tropical environmental challenges, and the additional standards required for hygiene, proactive deep cleaning, and long-term property preservation. The successful applicant will: • Have proven experience in luxury, boutique, or five-star accommodation. • Demonstrate local knowledge of Port Douglas / Far North Queensland conditions. • Lead and train a small team to consistently deliver exceptional presentation and hygiene standards. • Plan and oversee proactive deep cleaning and property care programs. • Confidently manage the impact of humidity, mould, pests, and high guest turnover. We offer: • Full-time employment, 7:00 AM start. • Pay rate negotiable for the right candidate, based on experience and impact. • Company vehicle, all equipment, uniforms, and cleaning provisions supplied. • Supportive and proactive management team with a strong local reputation. • Genuine opportunity to influence standards and shape your own role. To apply, please email your resume and a short cover letter outlining your local experience and how you have raised housekeeping standards in previous roles to: [email protected] | Julian Adams | Ulysses Getaways Pty Ltd | Port Douglas | [email protected] | 26.03.2026 10:24 | |
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HOUSEMAN PART TIME 30 HOURS PER WEEK Are you a local resident looking for steady, reliable work close to home? We're offering a great opportunity for someone who values consistency, routine and being part of a supportive team" Position Title Houseman – Housekeeping Part – Time 30 hours per week Department Housekeeping Reports To Housekeeping Supervisor Position Summary The Houseman supports the Housekeeping team by ensuring guest areas, back-of-house spaces, and housekeeping operations are clean, organised, and well-stocked. This role is essential to maintaining the resort’s presentation standards and delivering a seamless guest experience. Key Responsibilities Housekeeping Support • Assist Room Attendants by delivering linen, towels, amenities and supplies • Remove used linen and rubbish from guest rooms and service areas • Stock housekeeping pantries and trolleys throughout the shift • Support room turnarounds during high occupancy periods Public & Back-of-House Areas • Ensure storage rooms and housekeeping offices are clean and organised • Report maintenance issues or safety hazards promptly Linen & Equipment Handling • Transport linen to and from laundry areas • Handle cleaning equipment safely and correctly • Ensure equipment is clean, maintained, and stored appropriately Guest Service & Safety • Respond politely and promptly to guest requests when approached • Maintain guest privacy and confidentiality at all times • Follow resort WHS policies and procedures Skills & Experience • Previous housekeeping or hotel experience preferred but not essential • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment • Physically fit and capable of manual handling tasks • Strong attention to cleanliness and detail • Positive attitude and team-focused approach Personal Attributes • Reliable and punctual • Well-presented with a professional manner • Flexible with hours, including weekends and public holidays • Takes pride in maintaining high standards What We Offer • Supportive team environment • Training and development opportunities • Resort staff benefits and discounts • Opportunity to grow within a hospitality group | Silkari Lagoons | Port Douglas | [email protected] | 24.03.2026 12:59 |
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| 1. | Douglas Chamber of Commerce | [email protected] | 01.04.2026 15:42 |
Notice is given of an Extraordinary General Meeting of the Douglas Chamber of Commerce to be held at the PD Community Hall at 4:30 pm on 14 April 2026 . Details: Contact Information: [email protected] |
| ( 3 ) | Date | Start time | End time | Event name | Event description | Location | Cost | Website link | Event contact phone | Event contact email | Category (Maximum of 4 categories) | Terms and conditions | Name | Phone | ||
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Monday 4 May 2026
2026-05-04T00:00:00+10:00
| 10am | 6pm | Indoor League | Grab a partner and come into Daddyshack once a week to play 9 holes on a famous golf course. Our Indoor League is starting a new season, and we are looking for teams to compete. Games are 2 person Ambrose with handicaps and the best score each week wins the cash prize. Play all 8 weeks and go into the running to play the finals and win the major prize. | Daddyshack Indoor Golf, Grant St, Port Douglas | $20 per player, per game | https://www.facebook.com/groups/1231198597727923 | 0478208529 | [email protected] | Sport Event | A golf handicap is required to participate in the Indoor League. | Mic Walsh | [email protected] | 0414741163 | |
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Saturday 18 April 2026
2026-04-18T00:00:00+10:00
| 10:00am | 11:00am | Author Talk with Jenny Kroonstuiver |
Born in the 1950s, Jenny Kroonstuiver spent her childhood living on pastoral stations firstly in western Queensland and then on the Nullarbor Plain in Western Australia. She trained as a teacher and spent several years teaching in country areas of the Northern Territory and Queensland, before returning to Kalgoorlie in the 1980s. After a short-lived marriage, she raised her four children alone, continuing to work in the broader education sector. From 2004, she took up a role managing the national training system for the Australian meat industry, a role she held until her retirement in 2020. After publishing several family histories and biographies, she turned to writing historical fiction set in ghost towns of Australia. | Mossman Library | Free | 07 4099 9496 | [email protected] | Community Event, Free Event | Douglas Libraries | [email protected] | 07 4099 9496 | |||
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Friday 15 May 2026
2026-05-15T00:00:00+10:00
| 6:30pm | 8:30pm | Ancient Tales |
Let your imagination cast away to explore the ancient wonders of the world with Sea Circus Productions this year for Carnivale. Their showcase reflects the local beauty of the Daintree Rainforest & the Great Barrier Reef and their will to protect it! Sea Circus performers will be taking you on a journey through ancient times, telling tales of mythological Gods and Goddesses, as our explorers travel into the expanses of the rainforest and into the depths of the ocean, encountering mythical creatures and facing legendary nemesis in the search to bind two treasures that’ll illuminate their world today. Their story will be told through words, song, dance and circus acts, displaying local talents in aerial acrobatics, contortion, stilt walking, LED twirling, music, theatre and fire dancing in partnership with PyroGlow Productions, Keep on Dancing, The Clink and Loni Fitzpatrick Harpist. Join the fun and come dressed as your favourite god/goddess, rainforest or sea creature! During our 30-minute intermission there will be prizes for the best dressed, a hula hoop contest and a group salsa dance lesson, with the opportunity to grab refreshments from The Surfy. PRICE: $35 per adult ~ $20 for kids ~ FREE for 5 & Under ARRIVE EARLY: Food & Drinks at The Surfy Restaurant SEATING: Outdoors near the beach on the grassy area of the Surf Life Saving Club WHAT TO BRING: picnic blanket, pillows, camp chairs Sponsors: Surf Life Saving Club, The Surfy, WindSwell Adventures Port Douglas, Earth1, Uptown Hire, Port Douglas Carnivale | Surf Life Saving Club / The Surfy | $35 per adult | $20 per child | 7 Years & Under FREE | https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1986049347060?aff=oddtdtcreator | 0488665507 | [email protected] | Arts & Culture, Community Event, Family Event, Live Entertainment |
Tickets available at the door, but PLEASE BOOK IN EARLY so we can cater to confirmed numbers! | Vanessa Carey | [email protected] | 0488 665 507 |
