Weekend Edition

Fallen Mossman soldier remembered in moving service

After a horrific Vietnam War booby-trap-mine explosion which killed seven soldiers and wounded 13 in the notorious Long Hai Hills on February 28, 1970, JJ Barrett was the most senior soldier left standing.

Cultural monitors appointed to protect millions of dollars worth of disaster-recovery projects

Delays in carrying out more than $165m worth of disaster-recovery projects have been avoided after Douglas Shire Council last week voted to appoint a Traditional Owner monitoring group to oversee the works.

JUNGLE DRUM: Is revegetation really a good thing?

In the 1980s we revegetated a lot of grassland. We were doing it well before it was trendy.

Opening date set for new splash park

The time has come for lovers of water parks to unite - the opening date for the Port Douglas Splash Park has been announced.

A big noise over a big build for Port Douglas

Noise is being made in Port Douglas tourist accommodation circles about noise being made by construction works, Silkari Pavilions raising issues with tradesmen for Northern Building and Construction pushing their patience and allegedly operating outside of permitted guidelines on their Warner Street project.

Taco Tuesdays hit Port Douglas as the ultimate midweek treat

Tacos, tunes, cocktails and plenty of good vibes. Welcome to Taco Tuesdays at 3Sixteen Bar and Bistro, the lively new weekly tradition at Ramada Resort Port Douglas.

New festival invites people to get together without alcohol or distractions

A new kind of festival arrived in the Far North this month, swapping alcohol, drugs, and loud noise for a day of mindful connection. 

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Upcoming Events

Positions Vacant

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT

• Casual: Monday & Tuesday 9am – 3pm (negotiable)

• Award Wage

• Experience with accounting software preferred (e.g. Xero)

• Computer skills essential

• Mechanical knowledge will be taught

Duties & Expectations:

• Daily invoicing and quotes

• Phone and in person customer service for bookings & queries

• Managing payments

• Stock control; ordering, receiving, returns and coordinating with suppliers

• Administration assistance to daily operation of mechanical workshop and staff

• Occasionally required to run the reception independently

• Complete basic cleaning duties

• All the above is managed electronically, hence computer skills essential

Attitude & Skills:

• Willing to learn and follow instructions, regardless of experience

• Able to handle working within a fast-paced working environment

• Ability to show initiative; working well unsupervised and as a member of the team.

• Must demonstrate attention to detail and organisational skills

• Strong customer service skills

• Can be flexible and handle disruptions to routine

If you believe you have the right attitude and the required skills to be part of our team, please contact Ryan & Jamie McPaul with your expression of interest and a resume.

• Email: [email protected]

CASUAL OPERATIONAL SERVICES OFFICER – MOSSMAN HOSPITAL $39.05 - $41.66 per hour https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-CAH655963 Closing date: Monday, 8th September 2025 Enquires: 07 4084 1236

Your opportunity To provide an effective and efficient support service to clients and personnel of the Mossman Multipurpose Health Service 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.

• Provide efficient Laundry services following all Workplace Health and Safety guidelines.

• Assist in the distribution of all patient food service requirements in accordance with Mossman Multipurpose Health Service Food Safety Program and legislation.

• Provide non-clinical support to clinicians through porterage services such as patient handling and patient transportation following all Workplace Health and Safety guidelines.

• Provide non-clinical support through stores requisitioning and courier services.

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

• Perform other duties as directed by Line management.

While not mandatory, a relevant qualification (i.e. Certificate in Food Handling or equivalent) or willingness to work towards a relevant qualification would be well regarded. Potential applicants are advised that Section 63-1A of the Aged Care Act 1997 requires Queensland Health to seek a criminal conviction record report from the Australian Federal Police; conduct a search of bankruptcy records; and conduct previous employment and referee checks.

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 catering, laundry and 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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