13 Dec 08 Island Work
The Whitsunday Islands are thought to be one of Queensland’s top travel destinations. International and national travellers alike visit the islands, which enjoy fantastic weather all year round, the Great Barrier Reef on their doorstep and the mainland beaches just minutes away. Hence, the main source of island work is generated largely by the tourism and hospitality sector.
Travellers looking for work on the islands will find that wait persons, cleaners, chefs, dive instructors, kitchen staff, sailing hosts, lifeguards and tour operators are always in demand. Although holding a hospitality operations or retail certificate helps, there are a number of specific island jobs that don’t need qualifications.
Dream job on the Great Barrier Reef
On the mainland, employment opportunities are more readily available, with accommodation establishments, cafes and restaurants providing around 20% of the local job positions for the region’s employed workforce. This is closely followed by retail outlets that offer around 13% employment and the sugar cane industry. Employment rates on the Whitsunday mainland are high, and there is a good chance that travellers holding a current working holiday visa or valid tax file number will either find full-time, part-time or casual work quite easily.
Whether planning to work amongst the Whitsundays’ resort islands or on the mainland, there are plenty of working opportunities available for those with the will and enthusiasm to work amid paradise.
Tags: employment, Great Barrier Reef, jobs, Whitsundays, work
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Curriculum Vitae
PERSONAL DETAILS
Full Name and Surname: Daleen Rosemarie Conradie
Residential Area: Centurion
Nationality: South African
ID Number 8509130034087
Age: 23
Availability: 30 days - Neg
Contact detail: Cell: 074 891 8539
EDUCATION
Institution: Qualification: Year Completed:
High School Centurion Matriculated 2003
VIP VIP Payroll Course 2007
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Outlook Express
Internet / E-mail
VIP Payroll
Pastel – Job cards
Property 24
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Company: JSP CONSULTANTS
Industry: Recruitment
Position: Recruiting consultant
Duration: 25 September 2008 - Current
Job Description: • Recruiting
Areas of Expertise: Recruitment
Reason for wanting to leave: Headhunting (would like to work overseas)
Company: ZF Labour Brokers
Industry: Labour Broker
Position: Receptionist / Payroll Assistant / Recruitment
Duration: June 2007 – 16 September 2008
Job Description: All Administrative duties:
• UI19 – Certificate of service
• Injury on duty
• Filing
• Handling client queries
• Answering Calls
• Preparing invoice – Excel
• Working on VIP Payroll: Salaries for building team, and handling all cash transactions. Keeping record of expenses on newly build properties or renovation properties. Budget & deadline orientated.
• Scheduling Interviews
• Work Confirmation
• Scanning CV’s
• Handle post
• Evaluate candidates telephonically.
• Search for suitable candidates for all available positions
• Place Adds online and in news papers
• Opening new contracts for Client and contractors
Areas of Expertise: Administration, Payroll, and Reception
Reason for Leaving: Retrenched
Company: Doyle’s (United Kingdom)
Industry: Catering
Position: Bakery supervisor
Duration: August 2006 – June 2007
Job Description: Preparing each day’s food
Catering for meetings, lunches and functions
Order Bakery’s products (daily & weekly)
Stock take
Prepare timesheets for payment of staff
Customer service
Sales
Answering Telephone
Incoming orders for companies
Areas of Expertise: Catering, Ordering, Customer service
Reason for Leaving: Contract expired – Back to SA
Company: Cold Control
Industry: Air-conditioning & refrigeration
Position: Receptionist
Duration: January 2006 - August 2006
Job Description: Receptionist / Switchboard duties
General administrative duties
Schedule meetings
Price list updates
Job cards (pastel)
Typing of quotations to clients and follow up’s
Typing of other Documents
Areas of Expertise: Job cards & quotations, Customer Liaison,
Reason for Leaving: Went to England
Company: House Search
Industry: Property
Position: Receptionist
Duration: January 2004 – December 2005
Job Description: Switchboard
Schedule meetings
Loading photo’s on property 24 and company website
Place adds on site and in news papers
Typing of Documents
Filing
Basic administration
Areas of Expertise: Switchboard, property 24 and company website, placing advertisement
Reason for Leaving: Headhunting
Company: Beef & Lobster
Industry: Catering
Position: Waitress
Duration: March 2004 – February 2006 – PART TIME – Weekends & Night shifts
Job Description: Taking orders
Customer service
Bar functions
Cash up’s
Arranging parties at the restaurant
Training
Areas of Expertise: Service
Reason for Leaving: Part time
It will really be an honour to be as part of one of your teams. I;m so exited in this position. please do consider my cv. have a wonderful day. Merry Christmas and a Happy new year
thank you for taking the time to review my cv
Srs,venho por este meio perguntar se, por acaso é este o anuncio que oferece emprego numa Ilha da Austrália?
Pois, como estou desempregado já há 2 anos gostaria de ter a oportunidade para me inscrever, por favor;Obrigado
How does one aply to work on one of these islands?
Good afternoon,
I am interested in island work for an approximate 3 month period over the summer holidays. I believe I have the perfect experience and personality to handle such a position. Is there an email address to which I may send my CV and personal details?
Thankyou very much,
Natalie Lobartolo
To whom it may concern,
My name is Christopher Dick and I have worked as a refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic for the past decade including in the Cairns area. I feel I am quality tradesman and even ran my own business for two years. I know that there was no position listed but am also aware of the demand in the area. My girlfriend and I are both looking for work (29&24) as she is currently working as an event planner for Quest appartments(ex receptionist). I would love to hear of any positions opening up in the near future. Please contact me so I can forward a resume.
Thanking you and looking forward to your reply
Chris Dick
hello my name is krystal i am 21 year old single mum am looking for a new dercesion
in life.I am inquring about any training or job oppatuies that you can help me with
thanks for your time
KRYSTAL BATES