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Grants available for Queensland Businesses

Friday, January 29th, 2010

Job Assist – Business Grant – Don’t Miss Out!!!
As most businesses in Far North have been experiencing difficult times over the last few months, Job Assist – Business Support program could not come at better times. Our region has been identified as a priority employment area.

The Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI) has implemented the Jobs Assist program that provides support for businesses that have been identified as requiring support services.

Support will be provided in two stages:business success

Stage 1 will provide up to $3,000 to assist the client to engage a consultant to conduct an assessment of the client’s business and develop an Action Plan to address all strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the business including an effective reporting process and select strategies and actions to support and improve the business.

Stage 2
will provide up to $5,000 to assist the client to implement the activities identified as immediate priority tasks in their Action Plan that could include an effective reporting process, through the engagement of a consultant to mentor or provide expert advice on the implementation process or through the provision of a contribution to the application of relevant State and Federal support programs or through the provision of other support services identified in the Action Plan for the business implementation process.

Outcomes for the Client

Stage 1
A business assessment is undertaken by an experienced consultant to:

  • identify issues impacting on the business
  • identify management reporting processes
  • develop an Action Plan to improve business performance.

Stage 2Business support 4
Proposed outcomes will include:

  • sustained business activity and existing employment levels maintained
  • improved business knowledge
  • improved business management skills and reporting processes
  • increased efficiency and productivity levels
  • improved business and employment outcomes
  • benefit through other identified support mechanisms.

Eligibility

The eligibility criteria under this activity are that the business must be one of the following:

  • located within a Priority Employment Area under the Federal Government’s Keep Australia Working strategy
  • fall within key sectors and be considered to be of critical or strategic importance to the State, region, industry or in a significant sectoral supply chain
  • employ 10 or more FTE’s
  • have an established operating base in Queensland
  • have an ABN number and be registered for GST.

Couple of approved providers to deliver Job Assist – Business Support are Cairns Chamber of Industry QLD (CCIQ) and Outsource Management. To find out more about this program you can get onto DEEDI’s webside

Please note this Grant has recently been updated by QLD Government, read the update here:  http://bit.ly/bjRi1d


Conference & Banquets Manager

Friday, January 29th, 2010

This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional hospitality manager to join a leading tourism operator and further your career with an industry leader.

Set in an outback NT location, you will be living in this remote resort and ensuring that your guests receive first class service in this stunning location.

The Rewards: Banq table

  • Working for an industry leader
  • Competitive salary
  • Subsidised accommodation
  • Resort discounts
  • Training and career development opportunities

Your Responsibilities Include:

  • Managing the day to day running for the Conference & Banquets department
  • Managing rosters and staff
  • Staff training, development and succession planning
  • Maintain, improve and introduce department procedures
  • Budgeting, forecasts & cost control
  • Stock management
  • Driving your team to provide premier service to guests
  • Maintain relationships with other managers and potential clients

The Successful Candidate:

  • Previous Conference & Banquet Management experience
  • Enthusiastic, positive hands on approach
  • Ability to inspire your team
  • Previous staff management and training experience

If you have what it takes to make any event a smooth running success and have the leadership to drive your staff to maintain your high standards, this role is the one for you.

If you wish to discuss this position further please get in contact with Jason Muller on +61 7 4050 3888 or email him jason@signaturestaff.com.au


Supply Chain Manager – Papua New Guinea

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

Integral operational role
Port Moresby based – Forestry/Timber Industry
$145,000 (AUD) salary + car, phone, laptop +quality hotel accommodation

A rare opportunity has arisen for a Supply Chain Manager to manage the procurement of all products and services required by Head Office and operations.

timber industryYour hard work and commitment will be rewarded with:

  • $145,000 (AUD) + Super
  • Car + hotel accom
  • 2 flights home per year for you and partner
  • 4 weeks annual leave
  • Yacht Club membership for you and partner

You will be managing the overall operation incorporating the following areas:

  • Procurement
  • Materials Management
  • Logistics
  • Production Planning

Your Professional Experience:

  • Ability to manage and influence the timely and efficient delivery of goods
  • Developing new suppliers and maintaining relationships with existing suppliers
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Excellent people management skills
  • Previous supply chain / logistics management experience (preferably in an operational role)
  • Timber Industry exp highly regarded
  • Good computer skills

A full position description will be made available to applicants upon request.

For a confidential discussion about the role please call Andrew Freeman on +617 4050 3888 or email andy@signaturestaff.com.au, overseas applicants are encouraged to apply.

All applications kept in strict confidence.


Senior Accountant

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

Become a valued member of this professional, friendly accounting team in Cairns.

The Firm offers you:

  • A supportive and stable working environmentaccounting
  • Genuine belief in the importance of a good work and family life balance
  • Friendly, welcoming team Remuneration reward commensurate with your experience

Duties Include:

  • Managing your own portfolio
  • Dealing with a mix of clientele
  • Maintaining an up to date client base Management of 4-5 staff
  • Providing quality services in a range of accounting, taxation and business matters

Experience / Skills Required:

  • Minimum of 6 years experience in a public firm Solid Solution 6 experience
  • Solid MYOB experience
  • Good communication skills
  • Australian tax experience
  • Able to work on your own initiative

This position offers an extremely competitive remuneration package.

If you have previous experience in this area and are able to meet the above requirements, apply for this position on-line now!

We encourage your application and look forward to liaising with you during your application process.

For a confidential discussion about the role please call Andrew Freeman on +617 4050 3888 or email him on andy@signaturestaff.com.au

All applications are kept in strict confidence.


Signature Staff Newsletter – Jan 2010 issue

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

To read our January 2010 issue clink on link below Handshake and teamwork

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Area Sales Coordinator

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

Exciting opportunity to join an expanding company which manufacturers, supplies and installs their product.  This is an opportunity to sell a product no one else has access to as our client owns the sole distribution rights.

This position would suit someone based in Townsville who is happy to travel north to Cairns, west to the NT border, and all in between.  You will be based from a central office in Townsville and will spend the majority of your time on the road drumming up business.  You will be selling a very high dollar value product, and will need to have B2B exp with large scale industrial clientele.

The Rewards:

  • $60,000 – $70,000 salary per annum + Super, car, mobile, laptop and expenses
  • Training seminars and courses
  • Opportunity to be a part of the start up process
  • Great career advancement & travel opportunities
  • Complete autonomy – be your own boss

The Position:

  • Based in Townsville
  • Establishing the product in the market place for North Queensland
  • Communicating B2B with large scale industrial clients
  • Appointing sub-distributors
  • Extensive on road travel as required by the role

Your Background / Skills:

  • Demonstrated success in sales & marketing
  • Self motivated self starter
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

If you are keen to pursue your sales career with a first class employer, this is a great opportunity.  Please feel free to contact Andrew Freeman on 07 4050 3888 to discuss, or simply apply below.

Applications close 17th February 2010.

Applications kept in strict confidence.


Executive Manager Accounting & Finance

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

Based in Port Moresby and reporting to the Managing Director.  Our client, a large financial institution based in Papua New Guinea, is looking for an Executive Manager to provide strategic direction and leadership in Accounting and Finance  They have a total of 17 branches across PNG, with their Head Office in POM.

This presents you with an opportunity to utilize your strategic leadership skills with a large financial institution in PNG.   We are inviting applications for the position of Executive Manager Accounting & Finance.

Financial ManagmentReap The Rewards:

  • Circa $220,000 (AUD)
  • Car, accommodation and flights included
  • Large Financial Institution
  • PNG Location

Position Outline:

  • Direct the financial affairs of the organization
  • Develop financial plans and policies
  • Supervise general accounting and budgeting controls
  • Preparation of financial reports
  • Management of the accounting staff team

Your Expertise & Experience:

  • University degree in Commerce, Accounting or Business studies
  • CA or CPA qualified
  • 10 yrs in the banking industry or similar financial institution
  • Highly proficient with Attache accounting software
  • Strong budgeting, planning & taxation reporting skills
  • Excellent lending skills & knowledge
  • Excellent people management skills
  • Previous experience at senior lead team level
  • Must be a team player
  • High level analytical skills

Highly regarded:

  • Experience at a Senior Executive level within the banking industry
  • Previous experience in PNG or the Solomon Islands

For a confidential discussion about the role please call Andrew Freeman on +617 4050 3888, or simply click on apply below.

Applications close 23rd January 2010 at 4.30pm.

Applications kept in strict confidence.


Sales Representative

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

We have an exciting opening for a self motivated, sales driven professional to succeed within an established business in the Cairns Tablelands.

THE BUSINESS:
Sugar Harvesting

  • Established agricultural, industrial and trade machinery specialist
  • Supplier of agricultural tools and equipment
  • Employer which inspires and rewards staff loyalty
  • Tablelands location

THE ROLE:

  • Promoting the business to potential clients
  • Securing new business
  • Maintaining client relationships
  • Demonstrated success in a business to business sales role

Attractive salary will be negotiated depending upon your track record, experience and previous successes.

THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THE JOB:

  • Knowledge or understanding of agricultural machinery and products used in the industry
  • Proven success in B2B sales
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills

Whether you are a Tablelands local with the industry and sales knowledge to succeed in this role, or are someone thinking of making the move to this stunning part of far North Queensland, we look forward to liaising with you throughout the application process.

For a confidential discussion about the role please contact Andrew Freeman on 0409 126 356.

All applications kept in strict confidence.


How to write a job description

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

By having a well written job description will help you reach your goal in hiring the best suitable candidate to your vacancy.

Writing a job ad - thinkingA good job description begins with a careful analysis of the important facts about a job, such as the individual tasks involved, the methods used to complete the tasks, the purpose and responsibilities of the job, the relationship of the job to other jobs, and the qualifications needed for the job.
It’s important to make a job description practical by keeping it dynamic, functional, and current. A well-written, practical job description will help you avoid hearing a refusal to carry out a relevant assignment because “it isn’t in my job description.”

Realistically speaking, many jobs are subject to change due either to personal growth, organizational development, and/or the evolution of new technologies. Flexible job descriptions will encourage your employees to grow within their positions and learn how to make larger contributions to your company.

Following is a quick look at the categories that make up a well-written job description:big-tick

  • Title of the position
  • Department
  • Reports to (to whom the person directly reports)
  • Overall responsibility
  • Key areas of responsibility
  • Consults with (those who the person works with on a regular basis)
  • Term of employment
  • Qualifications (necessary skills and experience required)

Tips:

  • Make a job description flexible
  • Use the present tense of verbs, as well as explanatory phrases that tell how, why, where, or how often for the purpose of adding clarity
  • Choose terminology that is unbiased with regard to gender.
  • Avoid using words that are open to multiple interpretations such as

Some, Occasional, Several, Complex

WARNING! A job description is generally regarded as a legal document. Any references to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin or nationality, or physical or mental disability is illegal.

Job Description templates are readily available and can be easily searched over the internet.


Assessment and Referral Worker

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

This position will see you joining an organization which is committed to providing homeless people with a coordinated service to assist them

Responsibilities Include:hands reaching

  • Participate in the development and implementation of client services
  • Develop and evaluate case plans
  • Work with other stakeholders regarding case coordination
  • Ensure the provision of services to clients by developing and maintaining networks
  • Represent and promote the service in the wider community

Your Skills, Expertise and Experience:

  • Tertiary qualifications in social work or community welfare (or appropriate professional experience)
  • Understanding of the social issues facing homeless people
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Developed written, data collection and reporting skills

Above all, you are a highly motivated person with a passion for making a tangible difference to people facing homelessness.

This position will require all applicants to complete selection criteria to submit with their application.  Please submit your resume and contact Andrew Freeman on 07 4050 3888 for a discussion regarding your application and to have the selection criteria forwarded to you.


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