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Dump fire helps leave dark cloud over "ambitious targets" to reduce Shire landfill

A new report about Douglas Shire waste disposal “sets ambitious targets for reducing landfill”, but shows landfill being generated from household waste may have actually increased across the past decade, including a steep rise this year following a fire at a dump in Cairns.

Road closures and works schedule

A trio of Port Douglas and surrounds roads are set for temporary closures and upgrades starting this week and in September, Douglas Shire Council has advised.

Canadian rider killed in Cape York crash

A man has died following a fatal single-vehicle crash at Lakefield, Cape York, on Friday, August 29.

PHOTO GALLERY: Colour and energy of multicultural festival wow crowds

Thousands of enthusiastic onlookers and performers flocked to Arnold Park on Saturday for the annual Mareeba Multicultural Festival.

Jungle Fowl in elite company after national accolade

Thai restaurant Jungle Fowl has been named in the Gourmet Traveller top 100 restaurants in Australia for the second time in three years.

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ELECTRICIAN – FULL TIME

Lighthouse Electrical Solutions Pay: $40–$45 per hour (based on experience) Lighthouse Electrical Solutions is seeking a qualified Electrician with a minimum of 3 years' experience to join our growing team. We're a reliable and professional outfit known for high-quality work and a strong team culture.

What we’re Looking For: Fully qualified electrician with at least 3 years of on-the-job experience Strong work ethic and the ability to work independently or as part of a team Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude A team player who takes pride in their work Experience with commercial appliances is highly regarded but not essential

What We Offer: Full-time role Competitive hourly rate: $40–$45/hour, depending on experience Supportive and professional team environment Opportunities to expand your skills across varied projects

How to Apply: If you're ready to take the next step in your electrical career with a team that values quality and reliability, we'd love to hear from you. Send your resume and a brief cover letter to [email protected] or call 0455 375 460 for a confidential chat.

OPERATIONAL SERVICES OFFICER - Cow Bay

Temporary Contract 48 hours per week – Monday, Wednesday and Friday 0800 - 1630 $31.24 - $33.33 per hour

https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-CAH657538 Applications Close: Monday, 15 September 2025 Enquiries: Narelle 4084 1236

Your opportunity To provide an effective and efficient support service to clients and personnel of the Cow Bay Primary Health Clinic through a high standard of work performance whilst adhering to and maintaining Queensland Health’s guidelines and standards; and complying with relevant legislation.

Your role

• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with CHHHS values as outlined above.

• Follow defined service quality standards, occupational health and work policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.

• Ensure the confidentiality of patient and facility information, by recognising the need for client/patient privacy to be respected at all times.

• Builds and maintains good working relationships by communicating openly and effectively with management, staff and clients.

• Participates within a team by effectively contributing to the Operational Service Department and the District’s quality activities and processes.

• With minimum supervision daily work routines are performed to a high standard by following the Work Task Instructions, maintaining full compliance to OH&S practices, Infection Control policy, Waste policy, District and Department policies and in accordance with the Queensland Health Catering, Cleaning, Laundry, Standards and Guidelines meeting required time frames.

• Maintain facility cleaning programme including routine basic maintenance of equipment not subject to trade qualifications. General internal and external cleaning duties which include light and heavy cleaning tasks such as cleaning high and lows, including walls and ceilings, cleaning of windows, security screens, furniture and fittings, sweeping of pathways, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping of floor surfaces associated with clinical and non-clinical areas. The collection and removal of all waste.

• Ensure safe practices in regard to manual handling, use of chemicals; and infection control by complying with all Qld. Health policies, procedures and relevant legislation.

• Perform other duties as directed by Line management.

Potential applicants are advised that the Aged care Act 1997 requires Queensland Health employees and volunteers of aged care services to have a current National Police Certificate. Queensland Health will facilitate the applicants obtaining the above check. This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this type of vehicle is required. Proof of this endorsement must be provided before commencement of duty.

You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following key capabilities, knowledge and experience. Within the context of the responsibilities described above under ‘Your role’, the ideal applicant will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated ability or ability to acquire skills in the area of cleaning services.

• Demonstrated communication skills, self-motivation and time management in day-to-day duties.

• Ability to work without supervision, follow instructions, set work priorities, demonstrated organisational skills and meet deadlines.

• An appreciation of the needs of clients, in particular maintaining confidentiality.

• Ability to actively participate in a working environment supporting quality human resource management practices including employment equity, anti-discrimination, occupational workplace health and safety and ethical behaviour.

• Ability to safely and correctly operate all equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions and local workplace health and safety guidelines.

• Basic computer skills.

Please provide the following information to the panel to assess your suitability:

• Your current CV or resume, including the names and contact details of two referees. Referees should have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years, and it is preferable to include your current/immediate/past supervisor.

• A short statement (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities and knowledge would enable you to achieve the key responsibilities and meet the key attributes.

How to apply

• Apply on-line for our vacancies through www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au.

• To do this, access the 'apply online' facility on the Smartjobs and careers website.

• You need to create a ‘My SmartJob’ account before submitting your online application. Details are available through the Queensland Government SmartJobs and Careers website at www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au.

Community Notices

MOSSMAN STATE HIGH SCHOOL P&C ASSOCIATION Presents a FUNDRAISING GALA

Saturday 13 September 2025 5pm til late Mossman Indoor Sports Centre

Tickets $100 includes Buffet Dinner, Bar, Live Band "Moss Vegas" and Comedian Hypnotist Andy Vening*

*Only those who volunteer to be Hypnotised will be selected

TICKETS https://www.trybooking.com/DEHYX

See Mossman State High School P&C Association on Facebook for further details [email protected]

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