This role involves managing menus and food preparation for both the guest restaurant and the staff canteen.

The Restaurant:
The kitchen specialises in preparing innovative seafood cuisine featuring local produce, offering other alternatives also.

Position Summary:

• Overseeing the operation of the restaurant & staff canteen
• Managing budgets & monitoring expenditure
• Negotiating terms with suppliers
• Menu planning
• Communicating with Chefs & kitchen staff regarding menu items
• Monitor kitchen hygiene & ensure that legislation is adhered to
• Maintain high standards in food preparation

Key Competencies:

• Tertiary qualifications (Certificate III in Commercial Cookery)
• Strong A La Carte skills
• Experience as an Executive Chef in a 5 star environment
• Solid kitchen management &leadership skills
• The ability to motivate a close knit kitchen team in a remote location
• Excellent communication skills

Please note: This position will involve relocation to the island on a permanent basis, with single accommodation only available.  Applicants are advised to consider whether remote living suits their current aspirations.

In the first instance, please submit your application online for this position by selecting the Apply option below.  We will be contacting applicants individually to discuss further details about the position.

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Recruitment Cairns

• International Financial Firm
• Competitive salary & benefits package
• Career growth opportunities
• Full Time Permanent Role

The Company & Working Environment:

• In exchange for your loyalty and hard work, our client offers:
• Close knit, welcoming environment
• Energetic & driven team
• Dynamic work environments with a positive atmosphere
• Ongoing training opportunities

Skills:

• 4 years minimum experience
• Qualifications or equivalent in Financial Planning
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Knowledge of current Financial Planning Issues
• Able and confident in managing client relationships
• Ability to work to deadlines

If you are a qualified Para Planner looking for a great opportunity in Cairns, apply online today or contact us 07 4050 3888 or apply online http://www.digital88.com.au/ss/candidate

The Benefits:
Large Accounting firm
Competitive salary & benefits package
Career growth opportunities
Immediate start

The Company & Working Environment:
In exchange for your loyalty and hard work, our client offers:
Close knit, welcoming team
Enjoyable work environment with a positive atmosphere
Ongoing training & development opportunities
Initiatives designed to assist employees in self improvement

Key Competencies:
Minimum 2 years Audit and Assurance experience within public practice
A degree in Commerce or Business or equivalent
Currently completing your CA qualification
Ability to work well as in a team and work to deadlines
Strong communication skills and be able to interact with a variety of individuals.
Commitment to quality and self-improvement.

Travel will be required with this position especially during the busy season.

You understand the importance of continuity to clients and are in a position to make a long term commitment to advising them.

Submit an Job application online or email danielle@signaturestaff.com.au

Great pay rates

Flights & accommodation provided

Contract position for an experienced Construction Foreman in remote Queensland. This role commences in October 2011 and is expected to conclude in December 2011.

Position summary:

• Contract role with a council employer in remote Qld
• Interpreting plans, liaising with engineers, contractors
• Leading a construction team on the project
• Resolving construction issues as they arise
• Holding on site meetings
• Promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring that company OH&S procedures are adhered to on site

Key competencies:

• Previous experience in a Foreman role
• At least 10 years civil construction experience in Australia
• Excellent leadership skills
• The ability to enforce OH&S policies on site

Our client is keen to secure a skilled candidate as soon as possible. Please email your resume to Danielle at danielle@signaturestaff.com.au or call Danielle on 0740503888 (Business hours) or 0409126356 (After hours or over the weekend).

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Established, innovative law firm

Cairns location

Genuine career opportunities

Ongoing training to ensure your skills are updated

Supportive working environment

Modern premises in Cairns

Position summary:

• Providing a professional legal service to a range of businesses in the Cairns region
• You will be involved with Insolvency, Insurance Employment Law and Construction
• Assisting a range of clients from small businesses to large organisations
• Contributing to a fast paced team environment
• Mentoring junior team members

Key competencies:

• Our ideal candidate will be qualified with a minimum of 3 years PAE
• Demonstrated ability to build & maintain positive working relationships with clients
• Good understanding of business & commercial operations
• Positive, energetic approach to work
• Ability to relate to a broad range of people
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Passionate with an attention to detail

If you would like to be considered for a position with this sought after employer, contact Danielle in confidence today on 0740503888 or email danielle@signaturestaff.com.au

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• On the job training provided
• Genuine career development opportunities
• Friendly, welcoming & supportive work environment
• Busy office, variety in your work

We have a rare opportunity for a Human Resources Research Assistant to join our busy team. With good administration skills, our ideal candidate will initially provide support to our recruitment team, with the possibility of advancement into a Recruitment Consultant role.

Initially, this position will be a permanent part time role working three days per week. The right person for the role will be available to work additional hours as the role develops.

Position summary:

• Candidate research (searching database and matching skill-sets for positions)
• Researching clients, businesses and recruitment trends
• Speaking to candidates, processing applications
• Assisting the team with general administration tasks
• Book interviews with candidates
• Liaising with clients regarding requirements

Key competencies:

• Solid administration skills
• Good knowledge of MS office & Internet Explorer
• Excellent client service skills
• Passionate, driven & flexible with a positive attitude towards work
• Experience in a sales role is a bonus, though not essential

If you would like to be considered for this role, please submit your application and a brief covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Position Summary:

• Providing clerical support to the a busy engineering firm on large and small projects
• Inputting time sheet data
• Allocating costs to tasks
• Purchasing & hiring equipment required by the team
• Liaise with suppliers & clients
• Assist in preparing reports for management team & clients
• Set up & maintenance of filing systems
• Archiving documents relating to projects
• Delivering a high level of customer service

Key Competencies:

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role
• Exceptional communication & interpersonal skills
• Good MS Office skills
• Fast & accurate typing and data entry skills

If you have a proactive, can do attitude and flourish in a busy working environment, this is the perfect position for you.

All applications and queries pertaining to this position are confidential. Apply online today & continue your career with an admired employer. Contact Danielle on 07 4050 3888 or email danielle@signaturestaff.com.au.

Our client is a successful engineering firm with the resources to offer you scope in your work, training & career development opportunities and the chance to work with some of Australia’s foremost engineers.

Position Summary:

• Civil design & drafting
• Work as an integral team member on large projects
• Suggest ways to improve designs & contribute to the success of the team
• Allocate work to drafters and coordinate employee resources

Key Competencies:

• Associate Diploma in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• Significant experience with Autocad as well as with Civil Design packages
• Do you have a minimum of 5 years experience in structural engineering?
• Minimum of 5 years experience
• Good communication skills & the ability to fit well into a team environment

If you have the skills specified and are looking for an opportunity in Cairns, apply online today or contact Danielle on 07 4050 3888 or danielle@signaturestaff.com.au.

Position Summary:

• Inspire members of site management teams to drive marketing campaigns
• Implement & manage marketing & promotions campaigns
• Initiate advertising & promotions campaigns
• Responsible for public relations
• Track competitor activity
• Initiate & maintain relationships with members of the media to promote current events

Key Competencies:

• Extensive experience in developing & managing advertising & promotional activity
• Experience in supporting managers to deliver your vision with regard to marketing activity
• Demonstrated experience as a Promotions Manager with a large company
• The ability to deliver promotions & advertising objectives to achieve set targets
• Related tertiary qualifications are desirable

If you would like to be considered for this role, apply online today or contact Danielle at danielle@signaturestaff.com.au or 0740503888.

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In this month’s edition:

• Cairns on the Rebound
• Paid Parental Leave – Employer’s Responsibility
• Keep Your Staff Engaged, Focused and Accountable
• Attract the Right Candidate through Social Media
• Become the Employer of Choice in a Few Simple Steps

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SIGNATURE STAFF SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REPORT