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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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** PRIVATE LUXURY TRANSFER DRIVERS** Suits Those Seeking Flexible Casual Hours | Semi-Retired Persons We are a locally owned luxury private transfer company with a fleet of premium BMW & Mercedes vehicles, servicing Cairns, Palm Cove, Port Douglas & surrounding areas. We're looking for friendly, professional and reliable drivers to join our team on a casual basis. • The Role Provide luxury airport transfers and tours, delivering exceptional customer service while sharing your local knowledge of beautiful Far North Queensland. We're looking for someone who: - Enjoys meeting people - Is professional, reliable & well presented - Has excellent customer service skills - Is flexible with early mornings, evenings & weekends - Can work independently to a high standard - Familiar with the local area & all it has to offer Essential: > Queensland Open Driver Licence > Queensland Driver Authorisation (or willingness to obtain) > Unrestricted Australian working rights Experience in transport, tourism, hospitality or customer service is highly regarded, but personality and attitude matter most. Full training provided. - Flexible casual hours - Premium luxury vehicles - Above-award casual rates If you enjoy driving, meeting people and providing exceptional service, we'd love to hear from you! | Mandy Duff | Jewel Transfers | Port Douglas | [email protected] | 09.10.2026 21:18 | |
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CASUAL ON-CALL TRANSFER STAFF Community Funerals is seeking compassionate and reliable individuals to join our team as Casual On-Call Transfer Staff. This role involves assisting with the respectful transfer of deceased persons into our care during after-hours periods. Availability is required: Weeknights: 4.00pm – 8.00am Weekends: 24-hour on-call availability Staff are generally rostered one week in every three, making this role suitable for someone who may already have regular weekday employment. Full training will be provided. The position includes a daily on-call allowance, as well as a minimum $300 call-out payment when required to attend a transfer. We are looking for applicants who: - Hold a current full driver’s licence - Are well presented and professional - Are physically capable of undertaking transfer duties - Can work effectively as part of a team - Understand the importance of confidentiality, dignity, and discretion - Are willing to work outside normal business hours - Have a calm, compassionate, and caring manner when supporting families and working in sensitive circumstances Previous experience in funeral care, health care, emergency services, or a similar field may be advantageous; however, it is not essential, as comprehensive training will be provided. Please email [email protected] with a brief outline of your work background, any relevant experience, and any questions you may have. Initial enquiries by email only, please. | Lorraine | Community Funerals | Port Douglas | [email protected] | 07.10.2026 12:06 | |
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COXSWAIN/ TOUR GUIDE We're hiring a coxswain / river tour guide Crocodile Express — Greater Daintree Wildlife Cruises Daintree Village & Daintree Ferry Gateway Make the Daintree River your workplace. We’re looking for a capable, personable Coxswain / River Tour Guide to join our wildlife cruise team. Share the remarkable wildlife and scenery of both the upper and lower Daintree River environments with visitors from around Australia and the world. The role Skipper river cruises safely and professionally across both upper and lower Daintree River environments. Deliver engaging commentary on crocodiles, birdlife and the Daintree’s diverse river habitats. Welcome guests and help provide a memorable experience. Carry out vessel checks and assist with day-to-day boat care. We’re looking for A current Coxswain qualification appropriate to our vessels and operations. A strong commitment to passenger safety. Confident communication and friendly customer service. A keen interest in wildlife and the natural environment. Reliability, teamwork and availability to work weekends. Previous boat-handling and tour-guiding experience would be valued. Interested? Send your résumé, qualifications and availability to [email protected] or Tel: 40986120. Crocodile Express - Greater Daintree Wildlife Cruises | Vince O'Flaherty | Crocodile Express Greater Daintree Wildlife Cruises | Daintree | [email protected] | 07.10.2026 07:16 |
| ( 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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Saturday 28 November 2026
2026-11-28T00:00:00+10:00
| 3pm | 6pm | Echoes of the Daintree |
Free concert of live cello duo (Dr Danielle Bentley and Alison Smith O’Connell) and local harpist Loni Fitzpatrick. Alison and Danielle will play a joyful program of classical and contemporary pieces. The program will celebrate the beauty of the Daintree through weaving stories with timeless lyrical melody. There will be a few market stalls, entertainers and food, all set at the Alexandra Bay Sporting Club in Diwan, 69 Tea Tree Road, Diwan. Entry is free, and FNQ locals can travel free on the Daintree Ferry with a Douglas Card. | 69 Tea Tree Road, Diwan | Free | https://daintreewildernesslodge.com.au/echoes-of-the-daintree/ | 0418793009 | [email protected] | Arts & Culture, Community Event, Free Event, Live Entertainment | Gaye Louise Scott | [email protected] | 0418793009 | ||
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Wednesday 14 October 2026
2026-10-14T00:00:00+10:00
| 1:00pm | 4:00pm | Four Mile Beach Clean-up |
Come help the team from Tangaroa Blue keep Four Mile Beach clean, and contribute to citizen science on marine debris in the local area! Register your attendance to Lucy; [email protected] | Daintree Lounge, Sheraton Mirage | https://tangaroablue.org/events-calendar/four-mile-beach-north-and-middle-monthly-clean-up-qld-oct26/ | [email protected] | Free Event | Lucy-Rose Seeary | [email protected] | 0431870165 | ||||
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Monday 9 November 2026
2026-11-09T00:00:00+10:00
| 10am | 6pm | Hole In One Cash Jackpot | Feeling lucky? Come and have a go at the Hole In One Cash Jackpot at Daddyshack on Grant St. Just $5 for 3 shots at the selected par 3 or play a round of Sim Golf, make an Ace at any par 3 and win the Cash! It's that simple. One swing can make you very, very happy and pay for a very big night out on the town. Every round or attempt at the prize will add to it. The current Cash Jackpot stands at over $400 and this promotion will run until the end of 2026 or until someone gets the Hole In One. Daddyshack Indoor Golf is open 10-6 Monday to Saturday. Make a booking by calling 0484 896 725. Good luck! | Daddyshack Indoor Golf, Grant St, Port Douglas | $5 for 3 attempts or various pricing for a sim golf round. | https://www.facebook.com/groups/1231198597727923 | 0484896725 | [email protected] | Sport Event | Michael Walsh | [email protected] | 0414741163 |
