Jobs Cairns and Queensland

Are you looking for work in Cairns? There are many opportunities in the region and with the assistance of a company like Signature Staff, you are left to enjoy the region’s lifestyle whilst we do most of the hard work! All the tedious and time-consuming tasks are done for you, such as writing introductory letters and arranging appointments with prospective employers. And there is no charge for these services for job-seekers!

Business in Cairns enjoys a relaxed pace. Suits and ties are rarely seen, although this aspect is probably driven by our tropical climate more than anything else.

Whilst the residential construction industry is still recovering from a downturn, there are a large number of current and future civil construction projects in development, resulting in qualified tradespeople being in constant demand.  The mining and resources, and their associated service industries, are further increasing the demand for trades such as electricians, diesel fitters, welders and engineers, as well as a number of other skills within aviation and logistics.

The commercial and retail sectors also provide serious opportunities within the region for Senior and Executive, Finance & Accounting, Administration, Legal, Sales & Marketing and Human Resources.

Personnel for the Health and Community Services are also being sought.

The region thrives on its tourism industry with over 2 million visitors to the region annually. With 20% of the region’s jobs directly related to tourism, this sector is constantly seeking personnel on all levels.

Cairns is a region renowned for its transient staff. Leading operators recognise the importance of retaining their most important asset, human resources. Consequently most organisations have sophisticated career development programmes, including certification, cadetship, supervisory workshops and management trainee programmes. If you are willing to stay in the region for some time and dedicate yourself to the task at hand, you may experience a short track to a professional career.

Signature Staff offers jobseekers a wide range of job prospects locally and interstate, as well as free career counselling. Signature Staff has the contacts and knowledge to guide you in the right direction. There are dozens of vacancies listed on the Signature Staff web site – make sure to check it out Signature Staff Job-Board.

Temporary Work?

An increasing number of people are using temporary work to suit their circumstances. It is a great way of researching an industry or workplace before committing to a permanent role.

“There are many different reasons why people choose temporary work”, says Vlasta Eriksson, Managing Director of Signature Staff. “Some people combine it with study or other work; others temp because they like the flexibility of choosing their own hours; others do it as a source of income whilst they are looking for an ideal position”

“In the past, having temporary work listed on your CV often meant that a prospective employer assumed you could not hold down a permanent job” Vlasta says.

However, this has all changed in recent times. As Companies take steps to keep wage costs flexible with seasonal and economical factors, the number and scope of temporary roles has increased dramatically. Temporary workers are an integral and accepted part of the workforce, with assignments often stretching out to three months, six months, or even longer periods of time, adding valuable skills and experiences to your CV.

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